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How Long is that Dog?
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A witty and heartwarming story of one girl and a dog she really really wants from stellar picture book creator John Bond. John Bond, author of Much Too Busy and the Mini Rabbit series, returns with a delightfully funny tale of one little girl who is...
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A witty and heartwarming story of one girl and a dog she really really wants from stellar picture book creator John Bond.
A witty and heartwarming story of one girl and a dog she really really wants from stellar picture book creator John Bond.
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A witty and heartwarming story of one girl and a dog she really really wants from stellar picture book creator John Bond.
John Bond, author of Much Too Busy and the Mini Rabbit series, returns with a delightfully funny tale of one little girl who is desperate for the dog in the pet shop window to come home with her – if only she can guess his correct size. But can she reach the right answer before it’s too late?
Full of John’s classic wit and warmth, and with incredible illustrations throughout, this story of one little girl’s single-minded determination will bring a smile to the face of every little reader.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008506193
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 32
About the Author
John Bond studied Illustration at Kingston University and worked for 7 years at an award-winning creative agency before becoming a full-time illustrator and designer.John is married and has two young children. He lives and works in Worthing. John Bond studied Illustration at Kingston University and worked for 7 years at an award-winning creative agency before becoming a full-time illustrator and designer.John is married and has two young children. He lives and works in Worthing.
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