No Roses For Harry

Name: No Roses For Harry
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780099978800
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Gene Zion

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No Roses for Harry by Gene Zion is a delightful children's story about Harry, a dog who is unimpressed by the rose-patterned sweater he receives as a gift. As Harry attempts to rid himself of the sweater, his escapades lead to unexpected adventures and charming resolutions. The tale blends humour and heart, making it an endearing read for young audiences.
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NO ROSES FOR HARRY Everyone thinks Harry looks lovely in his new knitted jacket covered in roses- except Harry! So Harry is on a mission to rid his back of those ridiculous roses!

A funny tale about picky dog which all children can relate to.

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A funny tale about a picky dog which all children can relate to.

No Roses For Harry

Everyone thinks Harry looks lovely in his new knitted jacket covered in roses—except Harry! So, Harry is on a mission to rid his back of those ridiculous roses!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099978800

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox

Illustration: 1

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gene Zion Penguin Books

About the Author

Born on October 5, in 1913, Gene Zion attended the New School of Social Research and the Pratt Institute. In 1948, he married artist Margaret Bloy Graham, who then collaborated with him on all his picture books. When their marriage ended in 1968, Zion also ended his career as an author. Zion is best known for his creation of the rascally dog, Harry, who appears in such books as HARRY THE DIRTY DOG and HARRY BY THE SEA. He died in 1975.

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