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The Hospital Dog

From the creators of Gozzle
By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
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The Hospital Dog is a heartwarming children's story by Julia Donaldson about Dot, a compassionate hospital therapy dog, who brings comfort and joy to young patients. With her kind eyes and wagging tail, Dot visits different wards, providing love and a healing presence to those in need. The book beautifully depicts the special bond between animals and humans, highlighting the remarkable impact of kindness and companionship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you love heartwarming stories about friendship and kindness, you'll enjoy this delightful tale about a dog who brings comfort and joy to those in need. With vibrant illustrations and rhyming text, it’s a perfect choice for children who appreciate stories with empathy and warmth.

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Dot the hospital dog is everyone's favourite visitor in this story of bravery and friendship from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie – the creators of Gozzle and the Number 1 bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog.

Dot the hospital dog is everyone's favourite visitor in this story of bravery and friendship from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie - the creators of the Number 1 bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog.

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Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot. Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE'S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn't stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it's up to Dot to save the day! Winner of the Indie Book Awards 2021 this fantastic rhyming story comes from the bestselling partnership behind The Detective Dog.

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The Hospital Dog by Julia Donaldson is praised for its engaging rhymes and delightful storytelling, which are perfectly complemented by Sara Ogilvie's humorous and expressive illustrations. The tale resonates with warmth and inclusivity, featuring diverse characters and vibrant images that captivate both children and parents, making it a joy to read repeatedly. It offers a heartwarming nod to both the NHS and our beloved canine companions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509868322

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julia Donaldson

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker who won the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. The first picture book that she illustrated, Dogs Don't Do Ballet, was also shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

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