I Don't Want a Posh Dog - Couverture rigide

With a lively rhyming text that trots along nicely and expressive illustrations to match, this is a dog-lover's book that's definitely not just for Christmas (Junior 2008-12-01)

With bouncing text and illustrations that bound off the page, this should win every award going (The Sunday Telegraph 2008-07-27)

Excellent rhyming text and anarchic illustrations make this a book that will be enjoyed by people who love dogs and even those who don't (The Bookbag 2008-04-08)

This is a fun and witty tale...It has great bouncy, rhyiming text that is perfect for reading aloud and is accompanied by quirky and lively illustrations (Family Interest Magazine 2008-05-01)

The lively rhyming text has an irresistably jaunty quality which conveys a deep appreciation of all dogs -- even those summarily rejected (The Guardian 2008-03-22)

Emma Dodd wields words as creatively as she does her paintbrush in I Don't Want a Posh Dog (Orchard, £10.99). 'I don't want a patterned dog. A jump-up-and-flatten dog/ I don't want a handbag dog. A tail-not-meant-to-wag dog.' With bouncing text and illustrations that bound off the page, this should win every award going. Ages 2-5. (The Telegraph)

This humorous book for young dog lovers could help bring about a love of words too (The Irish Times 2008-05-31)

I don't want a handbag dog.
A tail-not-meant-to-wag dog.

I just want a silly dog.
A sweet willy nilly dog.

A dog I can call MY DOG!

While posh puppies may be all the rage, there's nothing better than a silly, sweet dog that you can call your very own. In this charming picture book, one little girl sets off in search of her perfect pup. Along the way she meets dogs of every shape and size, but ultimately, she knows when she's found the one that's just right for her. This heartwarming story celebrates in a playful and humorous way the special bond we share with our beloved canine companions.