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Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)
Series: Dave Pigeon
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The fifth book in the best selling Dave Pigeon series. A guaranteed laugh on every page!
Dave and Skipper have a problem: Mean Cat has multiplied! Kittens = more cats = more pigeon problems. But when the kittens are threatened only Dave and Skipper can save the day . . . Over 350,000 Swapna and Sheena books sold!
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The fifth book in the best selling Dave Pigeon series. A guaranteed laugh on every page!
Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely... And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh. But then the kittens come under threat... Are Dave and Skipper coldhearted enough to leave them defenceless? Especially when one looks a teeny, tiny little bit like Dave?
Packed full of funny black and white illustrations, perfect for emerging readers.
Series: Dave Pigeon
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Dave Pigeon (Zombies!)
Help! There are zombie animals in the garden! Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.) But a cookie's a cookie, and Dave can't resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to turn into a zombie? Or are those animals actually just in...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)
The fifth book in the best selling Dave Pigeon series. A guaranteed laugh on every page! Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely... And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh. But then...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!)
Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!) follows Dave Pigeon and his best friend, Skipper, as they take in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace in search of high-brow snacks, they encounter Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts. Raju, tired of royal life, longs to see beyond the palace...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-orderDave Pigeon (Dave vs Dave!)
What on Earth? The Human Lady has brought home another injured pigeon... and the imposter looks a little bit like Dave! When fierce competition erupts between the two birds, it's up to Skipper to find a way to prove who is more Dave, once and for all! With black and white illustrations throughout, bringing this hilarious story to life, Dave...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableOut 18 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!)
This book is in Pigeonese. The following words are a test: cats smell of farts and cabbage. Could you read all the words? Are you sure? Do you want to try that fourth word again? If you managed to read ALL those words, you may turn the page... Dave Pigeon is BACK! And so is his side-kick Skipper. But trouble...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Dave Pigeon (Racer!)
Have you ever sat in a shoebox? Of course you have. But have you ever sat in one when your best friend Dave has spread his feathery self out so wide that his cheesy feet are right up your beak and there also happens to be an old banana in the corner taking up the rest of the space? I...PaperbackSold Out -
Dave Pigeon
If you can read this, you obviously understand Pigeonese. You may read my book. If you're a cat and you've learnt Pigeonese... (HA HA HA! As if a cat would be smart enough to learn Pigeonese). This must mean if you are a cat and you are able to read this, you have taken a pigeon hostage so that you...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Dave Pigeon series, which includes Dave Pigeon (Kittens!) by Swapna Haddow, has received praise for its humour and engaging storytelling. Described as "pigeontastic" by the Guardian and "super-funny" by the Bookseller, the series is noted for its fun and entertaining appeal for children.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780571380190
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sheena Dempsey
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 125g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Swapna Haddow is the award-winning author of the Dave Pigeon books. 'Dave Pigeon' was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2016, selected for the Tom Fletcher Book Club, winner of the North Somerset Teacher's Book Award Read Aloud Category 2016, winner of the Surrey Libraries Children's Book Award 2017 and a Fantastic Book Awards 2018 winner. Swapna loves writing about boisterous animals and madcap adventures. She lives in New Zealand with her husband, son and their dog, Archie.swapnahaddow.co.uk@swapnahaddow
Sheena Dempsey is a children's author and illustrator. She loves to draw animals, from dirty rats to mean cats and heroic pigeons. She has worked with various publishers in Ireland and the UK including Walker, Templar, Hachette, Little Island and Faber. She lives in Kent with her partner, Mick, and their greyhound Sandy.sheenadempsey.com@sheenadempsey
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