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Picking Pickle Polly Faber

Picking Pickle By Polly Faber

Picking Pickle by Polly Faber

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Summary

It can be a pickle to pick the right dog. Take a guided tour of the dogs' home with one characterful canine - he's been there the longest and knows everyone, so he'll make sure you bring home the perfect companion.

With gorgeous illustrations and laugh-out-loud text this book is guaranteed to be your favourite, whichever dog you choose!

Picking Pickle Summary

Picking Pickle: Which dog will you choose? by Polly Faber

From the star writer and illustrator team of the Mango & Bambang series comes a funny, heartwarming picture book all about choosing the right dog.

It can be a pickle to pick the right dog. Take a guided tour of the dogs' home with one characterful canine - he's been there the longest and knows everyone, so he'll make sure you bring home the perfect companion.

Will it be hungry Harvey, who eats everything? Or clever Dumpling, who can chew through the crossword in record time? Or sporty Boo-Boo, as bouncy as a ball? How about Poochy Petunia Wuffles-Winstanley, the poshest pet in the pound? Oh it's so hard to choose. What a pickle!

With gorgeous illustrations from Clara Vulliamy, and laugh-out-loud text from Polly Faber, this book is guaranteed to be your favourite, whichever dog you choose!

Picking Pickle Reviews

'What a gorgeous picture book - any child who has or who longs for a dog will love this story and there is also a beautiful message for young children about appreciating the skills in others but also valuing one's own uniqueness ... Highly recommended.'

* Reading Zone *

'We absolutely love the way that Picking Pickle is such an interactive reading experience. [It] would be a fabulous book to use in an Early Years classroom.'

* The Story Snug *

'A captivating, clever caper... A book to be read again and again!'

* INIS 2018-19 Reading Guide *

'This is a totally glorious story about choosing pets. It is full of humour, real information and even an element of pathos. ... a joy to read out loud. The illustrations are truly gorgeous....This is a must for nursery and reception, as well as anyone contemplating getting a dog for a young person.'

* Armadillo *

'Vulliamy's strokeable illustrations, with their dewy black eyes, well-bread hauteur and extravagant eyebrow tufts, couple to great effect with Faber's direct, endearingly manic dog-script.'

* Times Literary Supplement *

'Polly Faber's fun text is brought to life by Clara Vulliamy's playful illustrations in a touching story with a surprise ending.'

* Nursery World Magazine *

'Polly Faber's sparkling text is brought to life by Clara Vulliamy's enchanting illustrations.'

* Daily Express *

'Has there ever been a book with a more adorable cast of characters? Polly Faber's text is a joy to read aloud and Clara Vulliamy's illustrations are brim-full of canine charm. This book will steal your heart, just like Pickle!'

* Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

'Cute and funny, Picking Pickle will leave everyone desperate for a Pickle of their own.'

* Sunday Express *

About Polly Faber

As well as being the author of renowned children's series Mango and Bambang, Polly Faber is a children's book blogger and volunteer reading helper through the charity Beanstalk. With her family, she looks after her very own tiny free library outside their house in North London. Clara started off her artistic career studying at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin in Oxford, and The Royal Academy. She has illustrated over 35 children's books and has been published by HarperCollins, Orchard Books, Random House, Walker Books, Egmont and Kingfisher. She is the daughter of author and illustrator Shirley Hughes, with whom she created the Dixie O'Day series. Clara lives in Twickenham with her husband and two grown-up children.

Additional information

GOR009641980
9781843653776
184365377X
Picking Pickle: Which dog will you choose? by Polly Faber
Polly Faber
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pavilion Books
20180607
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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