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When Billy Was a Dog

By Kirsty Murray
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When Billy Was a Dog by Kirsty Murray is a heartwarming children's story about a young boy named Billy who dreams of having his own dog. His determination and creativity shine through as he tries to convince his family by pretending to be a dog himself. It’s a delightful tale that captures the imaginative world of children and their earnest desires.
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When Billy Was a Dog

If you can't have a puppy, maybe the next best thing is to be a puppy.

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HONOUR BOOK: CBCA 2020 Awards, Book of the Year, Early Childhood

'Can I please, please, please have a dog?' asked Billy.
'Would you walk it every day and wash it if it got dirty?'
'I would, I promise!' said Billy.

Billy wants a dog. He really really really wants one.
Billy's parents aren't so sure. So one morning, Billy takes matters into his own paws.

A gloriously funny, warm and true story from the creators of Puddle Hunters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760631826

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 June 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Blair
  • Illustrated by Karen Blair

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kirsty Murray

About the Author

Kirsty Murray is a multi-award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults. Her works include eleven novels as well as non-fiction, junior fiction, historical fiction, speculative fiction and picture books. Kirsty is an ambassador and advocate for many reading and writing initiatives and has been a writer-in-residence in schools and universities around the world. She loves books, libraries, bookshops, readers, writers, puddles, puppies, and stories - especially stories about kids.

Karen Blair is an award-winning illustrator of twelve picture books. She has collaborated with some of Australia's leading children's authors. Karen is also a primary art teacher and her characters are often inspired by her students and her own two children. She loves to help tell stories that explore the joy of discovery and play in the outdoors and the special relationships in children's lives.

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