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Keeping Up With the Dachshunds (Big Book Edition)

By Carla Fitzgerald
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Keeping Up With the Dachshunds (Big Book Edition) by Carla Fitzgerald follows the amusing adventure of young dachshund, Flick, who is determined to keep up with her speedy dachshund friends. As Flick navigates challenges, she discovers the value of individuality, friendship, and self-acceptance. This charming children's story is filled with delightful lessons and heartwarming illustrations.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love stories about friendship, competition, and the charm of playful dogs. This children's book offers a heartwarming narrative filled with colourful illustrations, making it a perfect read for young animal lovers and anyone who appreciates a fun, engaging story with furry companions at its centre.

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Keeping up is RUFF! As Jet the dog discovers in this hilarious parody. Jet only has three biscuits and a joke to tell. After trying unsuccessfully to keep up with the Dachshunds, she realises this is more than enough to make a true friend!

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Keeping Up With the Dachshunds (Big Book Edition) by Carla Fitzgerald is a delightful read where keeping up is RUFF! Jet the dog discovers this in a hilarious parody that will tickle the funny bones of both young readers and adults alike.

Jet only has three biscuits and a joke to tell. Despite her attempts to keep up with the Dachshunds, she realises that these simple offerings are more than enough to forge a genuine friendship.

This heartwarming story is a reminder of the true value of friendship and being yourself. Perfect for a light-hearted read with a meaningful message.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922503770

Publisher: Larrikin House

Format: Other book format

Date Published: 03 January 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Larrikin House

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rebel Challenger
  • Illustrated by Rebel Challenger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Carla Fitzgerald Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Carla is a children’s writer from Sydney, who lives with her husband and three small people who eat a lot of snacks. Before starting her career as a writer, Carla was a lawyer but she was hardly ever allowed to write about talking animals in her legal documents. Now she spends her days writing about all sorts of talking creatures (in between making snacks). Rebel is an artist and wildlife carer who lives on a leafy acreage property in QLD surrounded by chickens and ducks. As a working art director and graphic designer (and with a science degree from that time she dreamed of being a park ranger) most of Rebel’s artwork is inspired by the animals she cares for, the ones who visit her backyard and animals throughout the world she would love to meet one day.

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