The Bookshop Dog

(Paperback)

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Scamper the dog loves living at the bookshop with Paige. Not just the store, but the whole neighbourhood feels like home. There's Miss Castellano, who lives in the huge house on the corner and is always happy to dog-sit; Mr Ackermann with his delicious homemade treats; and Huan, who gives the best belly rubs.

When Scamper takes a leaf out of his owner's book and starts picking out page-turners for his friends, there's only one problem. What can he choose for Paige, who seems to have read everything imaginable already

A story about books, belonging and a dogged determination to help others.

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A wonderful celebration of the power of books, reading and doggy companionship! Perfect for book lovers of all ages this heartwarming story shows how books can bring a community together. * Story Snug *

Author Bio

Harriet Evans works in children's publishing and spends her days researching cool animal facts, imagining awesome adventures and drinking copious amounts of tea.

Claire Shorrock is a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated from UWE, Bristol in 2011 with a BA (Hons) in Illustration. In 2011 she won the Bristol Short Story Prize cover competition, as well as Receiving 'Highly Commended' in the Macmillan Prize for her picture book, 'Magnus' (2015). She has gone on to work with a variety of clients and publishers, with narrative and character being her main focus.

Claire lives in the Forest of Dean with her family and two lively dogs, Marge and Ponyo.