Hello, I'm Pie.
This is my doggie, Peggy.
She is a rescue dog and when we first got her she was scared...
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This is a book about a very real life, very naughty dog called Peggy. Peggy loves to leap on the bed in the morning, sticking her hairy bottom in Dad’s face. Peggy that loves to roll around on everything stinky and smelly she can find: stinky seaweed; soggy, washed-up old wellies; and worst of all? POOP! And that’s not even the naughtiest thing she does… Do you think her family loves her anyway? Well, look at that little face – how could they not? A happy, big-hearted celebration about our much-cherished dog members of the family, despite their messy, noisy and very (very) smelly flaws.
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This book is a funny and delightful picture book which pet loving adults and children alike will adore.
Having a puppy myself, I could readily identify with Peggy's antics. She is mischievous and full of life, and whilst she might sometimes try the patience of her owner, they love her just the same.
The illustrations complement the book very well. They mimic a child's drawing in style and are perfect for the text.
The book posses questions concerning love and acceptance and demonstrates that we do not have to be perfect to be loved.
I found this to be an utterly charming book and I highly recommend it for young children.
ISBN: 978 1529507133
Publisher: Walker Books
Formats: Hardcover
No. of Pages: 40
About the Author:
Helen graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1994.
She says she has no idea how to survive as an illustrator. Her father was a car salesman and he told her that if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. So she did just that. She started creating work and banging on doors. It was only later she was told there are particular rules around approaching publishers.
(book courtesy of Walker Books)
(media courtesy of the author's website https://www.helenstephens.)com/about)
(all opinions are my own)
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