Ten Little Dogs

Ruth BrownClick here for biography

An adorable count-down book by household name, Ruth Brown

'Ten little dogs, sitting in a line,
One chased a butterfly And then there were…. nine'

Then 8, then 7 and so on, until only one little dog remains. Will there be none? Turn the page for the exuberant denouement with all 10 irresistible pups.

• Combines the basic skill of counting (backwards!) with hugely appealing artwork
• Subtly introduces the concept of subtraction
• Clever use of rhyme and page turn to create a fun, guessing element
• Children will love to identify each dog on each page and remember which one has left after the page turn.

Praise for this book:

'Enchanting, visually stunning picture book … with an unexpected and exuberant twist in its tail, Ten Little Dogs is guaranteed to bring a smile to everybody's face!' Lancashire Evening Post

'A treat for dog lovers of all ages, this.' Red Reading Hub

'Included in their feature on books for bedtime ‘A fun counting story … There’s a satisfying and happy ending which makes this book a good bedtime read.' School Reading List

'With illustrations I would happily have on my walls, this is bound to become a favourite. I know it would have been read on repeat when my son was little. Definitely one to get your paws on!' Miss Cleveland is Reading

'Ten Little Dogs is that stand out book. Artistic, colourful and full of adorable dogs- what more do you need?' My Shelves are Full Blog

'The illustrations are delightful – Ruth Brown is an incredible illustrator! … Ten Little Dogs is an adorable picture book which would be a welcome addition to any pre-schooler’s bookshelf.' Get Kids into Books

'The humour and the movement are elements that really stand out and make this a book that will become a favourite in years to come; both for reading to groups and as a book to enjoy with a child or grandchild.' Margaret's Reading Shelf

'This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect read for any young child beginning to understand simple counting & numbers through the clever use of rhyme … For any little dog or animal lovers & keen counters, or those of you who like a little interactive fun when reading then this book is for you.' This Mummy's Style

 

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