Dogs, Dogs, Dogs: A very silly book about dogs - Hardcover

Devolle, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782696040 ISBN 13: 9781782696049

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books, 2027

Synopsis

A delightfully silly, rhyming picture book for kids that celebrates all the different kinds of dogs, perfect for early readers aged 4+!

In this book there are all kinds of dogs. Tall dogs, short dogs, thin dogs and fat dogs. Dogs like this and dogs like that. Messy dogs, and dogs with fleas, and some that have ears down to their knees! So if you love dogs just as much as me, pick up this book and give it a read...

This riotously funny picture book is bursting with playful language, vibrant illustrations and laugh-out-loud fun. Written it an easy-to-read rhyming style, it is perfect for children aged 4+ and early readers learning to sound out words and recognise patterns in language. The cheerful verse makes it ideal for reading aloud, and each page is a delightful explosion of color and detail that readers can spend hours examining.

Featuring brightly illustrated pups of every kind, John Devolle’s newest picture book is sure to charm dog-lovers young and old—and leave every reader eager to turn the page and meet the next wagging tail!

About this title

About the Author

John Devolle studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster and has since run an art gallery in East London, been a graphic designer / art director, and, since 2010, worked as an illustrator on numerous children's books. John currently lives and works in Dublin.

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Dogs, dogs, dogs, everywhere!

Dogs up here!

Dogs down there!

Tall dogs, short dogs, thin and fat.

Dogs like this, dogs like that.

Messy dogs, dogs with fleas, dogs with ears down to their knees.

Dogs with long hair, dogs with none.

Dogs with haircuts like this one!

Young dogs, old dogs, dogs on wheels!

Dogs that want to eat your meals.

Snoozy dogs that sleep all day.

Dogs that want to play and play!

Dogs that always win the race.

Dogs that have been into space.

Dogs in cars, loving the ride, whizzing through the countryside.

Dogs all cosy in your bed.

Dogs that just want to be fed!

Dogs that smile, dogs that frown.

This dog’s sleeping upside down.

Dogs that want to have you near.

Dogs that help you see and hear.

Wrinkly dogs with squashed up faces.

Dogs that get in all the wrong places.

Dogs that drag you round the park.

Dogs that like to leave their mark.

Dogs at night, out on the prowl.

This dog’s growling at an owl.

Dogs in flats, dogs in houses.

Dogs in hats, dogs in trousers.

Packs of dogs that work together, out all day, in any weather.

Dogs on walks, out in the street.

Dogs that get under your feet.

Dogs in front of the telly.

Dogs with breath that’s very smelly.

Sniffer dogs, looking for clues.

Thieving dogs that steal your shoes.

Dogs enjoying lots of cuddles.

Dogs that drink from muddy puddles.

Dogs that are reaaaaaally reaaaaaally long.

Dogs that like to sing along!

Dogs, dogs, dogs, throughout the ages.

Dogs on bikes, and dogs on stages.

Dogs that curl up, in your spot.

Dogs that like to dig... a lot!

Bulldogs, whippets, hounds and mutts.

Dogs that sniff each other’s butts!

Dogs and dogs and dogs in clogs.

NO, NO, NO! Dogs don’t wear clogs!

Yeah, I like frogs, and I like camels, but I really love those canine mammals…

DOGS!

Edition details

• Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
• Publication date: 2027
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782696040
• ISBN 13: 9781782696049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Devolle John
• Number of pages: 32