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Little Dog and the Christmas Wish
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Little Dog and the Christmas Wish is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.
Little Dog and Jonathan are best friends. They do everything together. But on Christmas Eve, Little Dog finds himself lost and alone in a busy city.
How will he find his way home? Can Christmas wishes come true?
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Many reviewers consider Little Dog and the Christmas Wish a heart-warming tale perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren. With its charming 1950s setting and endearing illustrations, the book is praised for its visual appeal and engaging story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925126914
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Dog Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robin Cowcher
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 271.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Corinne Fenton is the author of 25 books for children but her passion is picture books about social history. Her classic picture book Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, was an Honour Book in the 2007 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards. The Dog on the Tuckerbox, also illustrated by Gouldthorpe, was named a Notable Book in two categories of the 2009 CBCA Awards. Flame Stands Waiting, illustrated by Sebastian Ciaffaglione, was on the 2011 Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge. Corinne has also published many educational books, some translated into other languages.
Robin Cowcher is a freelance illustrator and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. She studied at RMIT and worked for many years at The Age as an art director, illustrator and designer. Little Dog and the Christmas Wish (written by Corinne Fenton) was her first title with Walker Books Australia. Her second picture book, Reflection, written by Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg was published in April 2016.
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