Dogger
(18 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Random House
Dogger is Dave’s special toy. He is soft, brown and worn in places, with one ear pointing up and the other flopping down. One day, after collecting his big sister Bella from school, watching the flags go up for the summer fair and enjoying ice-creams on the way home, Dave realises that Dogger is missing. The whole family searches for him, but Dogger is nowhere to be found. Dave is subdued when they visit the fair the following day, until remarkably he spots Dogger for sale on a toy stall. However, he is devasted when his beloved toy is sold to another child, but a selfless act of kindness from Bella ensures that all ends well.
This heart-warming picture book is a deserving winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration. The charming artwork beautifully captures a bygone era, while masterfully portraying childhood emotions and behaviours which are just as relevant today as when it was originally published in 1977. Exploring concepts of love, loss and kindness, this classic tale will be cherished by the entire family and will particularly appeal to any child who has a favourite toy.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Suzanne, 5 Mawrth 2019
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I like it.
Venessa, 31 Awst 2016
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Such a lovely story. Shirley Hughes books are always wonderful stories of everyday life which children can relate to.
darnhill library heywood, 10 Awst 2016
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Lovely story and great pictures
BettyBoo, 23 Mawrth 2016
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Dogger the book is so amazing. i loved it when i was a child and i still love it now. even now i nearly cry when am reading it....
Alexia, 21 Rhagfyr 2015
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We love Shirley Hughes books and this is a particular favourite of my my 4yr old daughters. A child's favourite toy going missing is something that all children can relate to. Just gorgeous
ClassicsClair, 20 Gorffennaf 2015
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I love this book!!! My favorite part of the book was when Dave found Dogger because i felt sorry for Dave.
Aya (6 years old), 1 Hydref 2014
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Love this story I used to work in a nursery, the children loved this book. The pictures are fantastic too a lot of detail. Going to collect the Shirley Hughes books for my daughter.
Lilly-Ella, 24 Medi 2014
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she love reading the book over and over again
luah, 30 Ebrill 2014
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I loved it as a child (still do) and my son loves it too!
VickyandTom, 19 Chwefror 2014
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I love this book, its awesome, I used to read this when I was young and now I am reading it to my kids. I would always read it with my dolly and when I got to the end I would squeeze her extra tight. Lovely book.
GGB's mum, 12 Chwefror 2014
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A truly outstanding story which I have shared with my own children, with many children I have taught , and now with my grandchildren. It has lost none of its appeal over the years but continues to delight.
kathleen, 31 Hydref 2013
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This book almost seems to transport you back to another time and yet my very modern children love this story and the pictures are fantastic
Rachael, 10 Hydref 2013
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A favorite of mine as a child and now loved by my son, shows the love between siblings.
Hannah&Sam, 17 Awst 2013
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So pleased to see this book on the list recommended by Julia Donaldson. My children loved this book when they were younger (now 17 and 21). I "taped" myself reading it so that they could listen to it when I couldnt be there at bedtime and they heard it over and over again. Its a great story of the selfless love that can exist within families. The illustrations are beautiful and Shirley Hughes is an incredible story teller. Her stories are timeless...
Paula, 2 Ebrill 2013
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My 3 year old daughter loves this book, she's chosen it from the library 4 times!!! I like the illustrations, the story, and the gentle introduction to generosity.
sonelle, 28 Medi 2012
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A fantastic book, I loved this story as a young child myself, i decided to buy it for my 3 year old daughter and she loves it! The illustrations are lovely, a perfect choice for any young child.
Rebecca_21, 1 Mawrth 2012
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I got this book for my two girls (aged 4 and 2) because it was one of my favourite books when i was little and needless to say they both love it too. We love that Dave's big sister comes to the rescue and saves Dogger.
bearbear, 14 Mehefin 2011
I was so happy to see this book on your 100 best books list. It was my favourite story as a child and I recently bought a new copy for my own children to enjoy. A tale of loss and also unexpected but pure sisterly love.