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Friends Fur-ever: Smarty Pup 1

By Anh Do
Series: Smarty Pup
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Friends Fur-ever: Smarty Pup 1 by Anh Do is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a clever and endearing dog named Smarty. This charming tale explores the bond between Smarty and his young owner, and how they navigate everyday challenges together, showcasing the power of friendship and a little canine genius. Ideal for young readers, it offers a heartwarming mix of fun, mischief, and loyalty.
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you love stories about clever animals and heartwarming friendships. With its fun and engaging adventure led by an intelligent pup, it's perfect for young readers who appreciate humour and the ups and downs of a special human-animal bond.

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The first ever full-colour adventure from mega-bestselling author Anh Do. Smarty Pup is PAWSOME!

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Hi! My name is Lily.

Nothing exciting ever happens to me.

Right now, I have a potato in my schoolbag because it was the most interesting thing I could find for show-and-tell.

But all that's going to change now that we are getting a dog...

Lily's new pup JJ is kind of clumsy, but something about his smiley face makes her really happy inside. So you can imagine Lily's surprise when she wakes up to discover that JJ can TALK and is SUPER SMART. In fact, he might have the smartest brain in the whole wide world!

A PAWS-itively brilliant new series from much-loved author Anh Do.

Featuring an amazing lenticular animated cover and bonus stickers!

Series: Smarty Pup

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  • Friends Fur-ever: Smarty Pup 1
    Hi! My name is Lily. Nothing exciting ever happens to me. Right now, I have a potato in my schoolbag because it was the most interesting thing I could find for show-and-tell. But all that's going to change now that we are getting a dog... Lily's new pup JJ is kind of clumsy, but something about his smiley face makes...
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  • JJ and the Giant Panther: Smarty Pup 2
    'Okay, okay!' said Mr Hosking. 'Fine, JJ can come on school camp. But he has to be on his absolute best behaviour!' 'Deal!' promised JJ. JJ the genius pup has Lily and her teammates rolling around with laughter at his antics, until glowing eyes start appearing in the shadows... Could it be the legendary GIANT PANTHER? A PAWS-itively brilliant new...
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  • Talent Quest: Smarty Pup 4
    'I'm so sorry, Lily. I can't go to the dentist . . . and I don't want to sing in the Talent Quest either!'Lily and JJ want to give Dad the perfect birthday present, but they don't have enough money. When their school puts on a talent quest with a big cash prize, Lily and JJ enter as a singing...
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  • Time to Fly: Smarty Pup 5
    'Are you alright, JJ?' Miss Anne asked kindly. JJ started trembling. 'I can't do it ... I don't want to fall again.' When Miss Anne announces the whole class will be dancing at the Awesome Schools Concert, everyone's excited! But the amazing routine finishes in a pyramid ... with JJ at the very top.JJ would love to be a su-PAW-star!...
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  • To the Rescue: Smarty Pup 3
    'I've decided what to be when I grow up!' announced JJ. 'I want to be a firedog!'Lily and JJ the genius pup are thrilled when Chief Firefighter Do and his son Weirdo visit their school. JJ would love to be a firedog! But when fire threatens to burn down a local building, they realise there's more to firefighting than just...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526399

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anton Emdin
  • Illustrated by Anton Emdin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 160

Collections

Anh Do Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Smarty Pup Young Adult

About the Author

Anh Do is one of Australia's best-loved storytellers. His series, including Wolf Girl, E-Boy and WeirDo, are adored by millions of kids around the country.

Anton Emdin is an illustrator, designer and art director living and working in Sydney. His books include the Ninja Kid series by Anh Do.

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