Mr Scruff

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The humorous story of a little boy and a dog who are destined to be together!

Polly belongs with Molly, Eric belongs with Derek, Perry belongs with Terry everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in their own unique way. But for Poor Mr Scruff, alone in the dogs' home, there's no one that is until a very special little boy arrives looking for a friend...

A wonderful, witty and warm story about the true nature of friendship from award-winning author-illustrator Simon James.

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There's a gently inclusive message here to look past your preferences, and outside your bubble, and welcome all kinds of different people in your life. People come in all shapes and sizes and everyone deserves love and kindnessIt's a snuggly, cuddly sort of book that inspires a real sense of belonging and home, as well as appealing to all young animal lovers. * BookTrust *
This is a lovely picture book, and one that's sure to become a family or classroom favourite. * The School Librarian *

Author Bio

Simon James is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books for children. His critically acclaimed titles include The Boy from Mars, Rex, Frog and Beaver, George Flies South, the Baby Brains series, Dear Greenpeace, The Wild Woods, The Day Jake Vacuumed and Leon and Bob, which won the Smarties Book Prize Silver Medal and was nominated as the New York Times' Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Simon lives in Plymouth, Devon.