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Black Dog: English and Arabic

By Pamela Allen
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Black Dog: English and Arabic by Pamela Allen explores the enduring friendship between Black Dog and Christina, who live together in a little house near a forest. Their friendship is put to the test one winter when Christina becomes obsessed with a bird. Read More
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Pamela Allen's classic picture book Black Dog retold in a English/Arabic bilingual edition

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Black Dog: English and Arabic by Pamela Allen explores the enduring friendship between Black Dog and Christina, who live together in a little house near a forest. Their friendship is put to the test one winter when Christina becomes obsessed with a bird.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780995106666

Publisher: OneTree House Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: OneTree House Ltd

Illustration: 12 colour spreads

Audience: Children

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Weight: 300g

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