When Dave loses his favorite toy, Dogger, he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up for sale at the neighborhood fair, everything seems all right—until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! This timeless classic uses simple words and detailed pictures to show the distress the loss of a toy can cause a child. Filled with humor and Shirley Hughes’s artful touch, this is a book for young readers to tackle by themselves, as well as a delight to read aloud.
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"This is Hughes' most heartwarming picture book ... Hughes has a kindly, inexhaustible eye - she misses nothing ... Her drawing is invariably superb and usually describes a reassuring world for children - sometimes happier-than-thou. She has illustrated more than 200 titles - she is a virtuoso" -- Kate Kellaway Observer 20101128 "Shirley Hughes is a national treasure" -- Philip Pullman "Delightful" Financial Times 20080105 "A heart-warming story ... Shirley Hughes' warm and deceptively simple story is a perennial favourite among children and experts alike" Psychologies Magazine "There are certain books that should be in every family's library and Dogger is certainly one of them" Books for Children
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Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters such as Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature. Kevin Whately is a noted actor.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By J. ARNDT
Format:Paperback
I have given over 15 copies of Dogger to friends and family when they have an arrival of a second child. Every one of them...every.one.of.them has loved it and weeks/months/years later, I still get glowing feedback on this book.
The way the older child (Bella) helps out her little brother (Dave) when he looses Dogger makes me and anyone I've ever given the story to sniffle at the beauty and kindness of text and illustrations.
Face it, when you were little and you miss placed your favorite toy/lovey, you basically went to DEFCON 5 alert status and nothing was right until your lovey was found. Now as a parent, you know if your child loses their lovey, nothing in your house will be settled until it is found and you would do anything ( beg, bribe and possibly liquidate your IRA to make your child happy (and sleep through the night) again. Bella is every mother's heroine.
She teaches the selfless act of helping and giving better than I ever could.
This book is getting harder to find, so buy it right now to help keep it in print. I need more copies for the next round of friends having children.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Kali
Format:Paperback
I read dogger to my friend's children many years ago. To this day it remains a firm favourite with me, I even bought a copy for my nephew before he was born ! The pictures are bright and colourful, the text easy for the children to follow but most of all it is fun to read.
Dogger is tops in my opinion, and I have to confess I read it myself whenever I am feeling down ! Shirley Hughes puts the child back in me and for that I thank her most heartedly.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By JessA
Format:Paperback
I love Shirley Hughes, her illustrations are realistic and detailed enough to allow plenty to pore over. But the story is what shines in this book. David loses his "dogger" and Bella, his sister, helps him get it back. Very few children books model the kind, caring side of a sibling relationship. This one shows kids how a good family can help each other out. I, too, get a tear in my eye every time I read it and my children ask for it again and again. It is in no way sappy or sentimental, it simply rings true. You will not go wrong with this book, and if you have more than one child--it's a must!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Favorite in our House
This book is a favorite in our house. It's a wonderful way to show children an example of generosity. I even bought my child a "Dogger" stuffed animal.
Published 2 months ago by H. Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars
A story about kindness
Can't say enough about this sweet story. We had this book for our children when they were small and now our grandchildren are enjoying it so much we got them their own copy with a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every child (and adult!) deserves this book.
This is another five-star favorite that I read to my children, and we all remember it fondly 20 years later. Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. H. Becker
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book! Especially for kids who have special "lovie"
My kids LOVE this book. They each have a favorite stuffed animal, so they can especially relate to Dave and his Dogger toy. The sister's act of kindness is so special too. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ithacanfamily
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely and Charming
A 1001 CBYMRBYGU. Dave mislays his old stuffed dog, but Dogger somehow finds his way back home. The story is lovely and the pictures are charming. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Debnance at Readerbuzz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly Shirley Hughes' best - and that's saying a lot.
Not sure how we ran across Shirley Hughes books first, but by the time our daughter was three, she knew where to go in the library to find these books under "H. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Meredith Willson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dogger, David and Dog
This product came in the same condition as advertised. I was spazzed to finally find it, and in good condition. Read more
Published on December 30, 2010 by Karissa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Children's Book ever
I have read this book to my kids over 50 times, probably! I ordered two more copies just to have on hand to give as gifts. Read more
Published on May 3, 2010 by A. Guyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Builds character
This is a great book for any age child. It teaches sacrifice, empathy and love for one another. Great illustrations, and a timeless lesson.
Published on March 6, 2010 by Amber Dnae Brumwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Well-Written, Warm-Hearted Story
Dave's favorite toy is a stuffed toy named Dogger. He carries him everywhere and depends on him to help him go to sleep. Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by Shanna A. Gonzalez
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