Dogs Don't Read
The magical journey of reading
Will be published approx. on 22. October 2026
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4449-8639-6 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful celebration of the joy and magic of reading from bestselling children's author Piers Torday.
"Perhaps the greatest gift is reading itself."
Join Girl, her loyal companion Dog, and new arrival Baby Brother on a magical journey to discover books. Together, they explore the manifold joys of reading: for happiness, adventure, empathy, and even future success. From the quiet magic of libraries to the warmth of sharing stories at home, their world, reflections, adventures and questions celebrate the beauty of a childhood shaped by books.
But when the world feels full of distractions and the magic of books starts to fade, the arrival of the Story Owl reminds them - and us all - of the extraordinary power of reading. . .
The acclaimed, award-winning Piers Torday combines lyrical storytelling with real insights into the benefits of reading, beautifully brought to life with Tim Smart's illustrations in this heartfelt celebration for readers aged 5 to 105.
The perfect gift for every child, parent, and book lover.
"Perhaps the greatest gift is reading itself."
Join Girl, her loyal companion Dog, and new arrival Baby Brother on a magical journey to discover books. Together, they explore the manifold joys of reading: for happiness, adventure, empathy, and even future success. From the quiet magic of libraries to the warmth of sharing stories at home, their world, reflections, adventures and questions celebrate the beauty of a childhood shaped by books.
But when the world feels full of distractions and the magic of books starts to fade, the arrival of the Story Owl reminds them - and us all - of the extraordinary power of reading. . .
The acclaimed, award-winning Piers Torday combines lyrical storytelling with real insights into the benefits of reading, beautifully brought to life with Tim Smart's illustrations in this heartfelt celebration for readers aged 5 to 105.
The perfect gift for every child, parent, and book lover.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 193 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-8639-6 (9781444986396)
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E-Book
approx. 10/2026
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€10.99
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Person
Piers Torday began his career in theatre and then television as a producer and writer. His first book for children, The Last Wild, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and is being adapted for the stage by the Unicorn and National Theatre. His second book, The Dark Wild, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Other titles include There May Be A Castle (People's Book Award finalist), which was adapted for the stage by the Little Angel Theatre, The Lost Magician (Teach Primary Book Award) and Midnight Treasure, the New Statesman Children's Book of the Year. He recently adapted The Box of Delights for the RSC. Other stage adaptations include Christmas Carol and The Wind in the Willows (Wilton's Music Hall).