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What I Lick Before Your Face ... and Other Haikus By Dogs

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What I Lick Before Your Face ... and Other Haikus By Dogs by Jamie Coleman offers a delightful collection of haikus capturing the whimsical and humorous thoughts of dogs. This quirky exploration of canine perspectives reveals their insights on life, love, and the world around them, all with charming simplicity and playful humour. It's a perfect choice for dog lovers and poetry enthusiasts alike.
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If you're a dog lover with a penchant for humour and poetry, this delightful collection of haikus captures the quirky, heartfelt musings of our canine companions. Each poem offers a charming glimpse into the world as seen through the eyes of dogs, blending wit and warmth in a way that fans of both pets and clever verse are sure to enjoy.

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What I Lick Before Your Face ... and Other Haikus By Dogs

You may take my balls
But I will lick what remains
And then, dear, your face


Imagine if your dog could talk to you. from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls, no stone of a dog's life is left unturned.

With a delightful photo alongside every haiku, this is the perfect gift for any dog lover.

A hilarious collection of haikus by dogs that reflect what man's best friend really thinks of life - from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls.

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A hilarious collection of haikus by dogs that reflect what man's best friend really thinks of life - from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls. You may take my balls But I will lick what remains And then, dear, your face Imagine if your dog could talk to you. Better still, imagine if it could express its innermost feelings in poetic form. This hilarious, insightful book confirms what we've all long suspected - that inside every dog is the soul of a poet. From retrieving sticks to rivalry with cats; from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls, no stone of a dog's life is left unturned. With a delightful photo alongside every haiku, this is the perfect gift for any dog lover.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787631144

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Jamie Coleman has been looking deeply into the eyes of dogs for many years. He works in publishing and lives in south London with his wife, son and a lurcher called Scout. This is his first collection of poetry.

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