The Biggest Dog in the Book
Published on 5. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-241-69587-6 (ISBN)
Description
Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? It's up to you to decide...
Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book.
From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book.
This picture book for children offers:
A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book.
Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers.
A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book.
This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.
Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book.
From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book.
This picture book for children offers:
A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book.
Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers.
A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book.
This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 273 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-69587-6 (9780241695876)
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Ben Lerwill is an award-winning travel writer and children's book author, living in a small village in England with his family and sporadically obedient dog. Many of his children's books echo his passion for globetrotting and his experience in his work as a travel writer. Wild Family was named Children's Book of the Week in the Sunday Times, and Around the World in 80 Trees was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize.
Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction, living in the French mountains with his partner and two dogs. Mark studied illustration at university and has illustrated books written by Kes Gray, Lucy Rowland, and Charlie Higson to name a few. His work was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013, and won the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Prize in the same year.
Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction, living in the French mountains with his partner and two dogs. Mark studied illustration at university and has illustrated books written by Kes Gray, Lucy Rowland, and Charlie Higson to name a few. His work was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013, and won the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Prize in the same year.