Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?
  • Published: 1 September 2015
  • ISBN: 9781849419611
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $18.99

Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?

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From the creator of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE comes a tale about two kids learning to look after a puppy

For the first time in paperback comes this unique tale about children learning patience and care through looking after their new puppy.
  • Published: 1 September 2015
  • ISBN: 9781849419611
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $18.99
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About the author

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.

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Also by Maurice Sendak

Where the Wild Things Are
The Moon Jumpers
Outside Over There
Presto and Zesto in Limboland
Hector Protector
Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
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Praise for Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?

The perfect gift for any little person expecting a puppy and any bigger person expecting a child.

Alex O’Connell, The Times

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