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Ten Little Dogs

By Ruth Brown
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Ten Little Dogs by Ruth Brown is a charming children's book that follows a playful countdown as ten lovable dogs each find unique reasons to scamper off on their own adventures. With engaging illustrations and rhythmic text, the story captivates young readers while teaching basic counting in an entertaining way.
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You might enjoy this delightful book if your child loves counting and charming stories with engaging illustrations. This playful tale not only captures the imagination with its rhythmic storytelling but also offers an opportunity to learn numbers in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for bedtime reading, it combines humour and creativity to keep young ones entertained and eager to turn the page.

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An adorable count-down book with rhyme, now in a mini hardback edition with card pages. Shortlisted for both the Picture Book and Early Exploration categories of the Teach Early Years Awards 2021 Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022

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Shortlisted for both the Picture Book and Early Exploration categories of the Teach Early Years Awards 2021

Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022

Age range 3 to 6

Ten little dogs, sitting in a line,

One chased a butterfly

And then there were.... nine

Then 8, then 7 and so on. Continue the countdown fun until only one little dog remains. Will there be none? Turn the final page to find out.

'A treat for dog lovers of all ages, this.' - Red Reading Hub

'A feast for the eyes...an extremely enjoyable and satisfying reading experience for both adult and child.' - Books for Keeps

'I love this delightful counting picture book.' - School Librarian

'Gorgeous illustrations and a rhyming narrative bring the bouncing dogs to life.' - Book Activist

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Ten Little Dogs by Ruth Brown is praised for its appeal to dog lovers, with its delightful combination of illustration and rhyme. It provides an enjoyable reading experience, capturing the interest of both adults and children through vibrant artwork and engaging narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912650927

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 28

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ruth Brown

About the Author

Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent. Ruth's books are translated in many languages around the world, and she has won the Earthworm Award, the English Association Award, the Prix Sorciere and been shortlisted 3 times for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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