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Scotty and the Scotties

By Gabriel Evans
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Nothing is as it seems in Scotty and the Scotties, a delightfully funny read-aloud picture book about a family of scottie dogs, from beloved Australian picture-book star Gabriel Evans. In Scotty's family, a scottie is a scottie, no matter what you look like. But when everyone... Read More
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A delightful picture book about being your own scotty, from beloved Australian author-illustrator Gabriel Evans.

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Nothing is as it seems in Scotty and the Scotties, a delightfully funny read-aloud picture book about a family of scottie dogs, from beloved Australian picture-book star Gabriel Evans.

In Scotty's family, a scottie is a scottie, no matter what you look like. But when everyone looks the same, acts the same, and does all the same things, can you ever truly be your own scottie, too?

Packed full of surprises and plenty of heart, Scotty and the Scotties isn't just an irresistible story about loyalty, love and being yourself – it's also a cheeky search-and-find. Everyone will enjoy poring over the story to find the 'real' Scotty on every page, making this an instant modern classic and a sure favourite for all families, no matter how alike or different they are.

‘Brilliantly clever, surprising, and with a great message too… This is a book that we have read over and over again since we received it.’ – GET KIDS BOOKED

Perfect for:

  • Toddlers and pre-schoolers who love dogs and search-and-find books
  • Fans of Jon Klassen's We Found a Hat; Oh no, George! by Chris Haughton; and David Melling's Ruffles books
  • Gift-givers wanting an instant family favourite
  • Parents and educators looking to explore individuality and acceptance through a light-hearted narrative

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761214929

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Hare

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gabriel Evans

About the Author

Gabriel Evans is a picture book author and illustrator who tells stories with a brush and a pencil. He has written and illustrated seven picture books, and illustrated many more for publishers such as Penguin, Walker Books and Hardie Grant Children's Publishing. Gabriel's books have been described as humorous, heartfelt and visual delights. They have been published in fifteen countries, shortlisted in several national awards including the CBCA Picture Book of the Year, read on ABC's Play School and reviewed in the New York Times. Gabriel lives with his wife and baby boy in the home they built in an old apricot orchard on a hill in Western Australia.

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