Harry and the Guinea Pig
By (Author) Gene Zion
Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
5th January 2021
7th January 2021
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
813.54
Paperback
32
Width 204mm, Height 276mm, Spine 3mm
173g
The beloved classic character, Harry the Dirty Dog, returns for a brand-new picture book adventure! Harry, the beloved white dog with black spots, loves being the centre of attention. But when the neighbour's guinea pig comes to stay, Harry feels quite left out! No matter what he tries, nobody seems to notice Harry anymore. But when Harry accidentally lets the guinea pig escape at school, it's a disaster! Can he use his best detective skills to save the day Created in the classic style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible story filled with humour - perfect for little animal lovers and big siblings alike!
Born on October 5, in 1913, Gene Zion attended the New School of Social Research and the Pratt Institute. In 1948, he married artist Margaret Bloy Graham, who then collaborated with him on all his picture books. When their marriage ended in 1968, Zion also ended his career as an author. Zion is best known for his creation of the rascally dog, Harry, who appears in such books as HARRY THE DIRTY DOG and HARRY BY THE SEA. He died in 1975.