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The Detective Dog

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The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson follows a clever dog named Nell, who has a talent for sniffing out clues and solving mysteries. When a theft occurs at a local school, Nell and her owner Peter embark on a thrilling investigation to uncover the culprit. With catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this delightful story captivates young readers as they accompany Nell on her detective adventures.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming tales featuring a clever canine with a remarkable sense of smell. The story is full of warmth, adventure, and a strong emphasis on the joys of reading and discovery, making it a hit for young readers and their parents.

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Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books in The Detective Dog, now in board book format.

Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books in The Detective Dog, now in board book format.

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There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job . . . and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and printmaker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries, and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog. Now available in a cased board book format, perfect for introducing Detective Nell to younger children!

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Readers praise The Detective Dog as a delightful read aloud, celebrating books, libraries, and friendship. Julia Donaldson's poetic storytelling is complemented by Sara Ogilvie's vibrant illustrations, making it a satisfying and heartwarming tale that resonates with both children and parents.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509862542

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 448g

Pages: 30

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, Tyrannosaurus Drip and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker who won the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. In addition to working on her picture books, Sara lectures in Illustration and Graphic Design at Northumbria University and continues to create work that is exhibited worldwide.

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