Weight | 0.452 kg |
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Dimensions | 232 × 191 × 18 mm |
ISBN | 9781908786005 |
Cover | Hardback |
Publication Year | 2012 |
Publisher | Far Far Away Books |
£5.99
Sad Tales for Me
These canine POV tales of life as the most misunderstood member of the family will resonate with adults and children alike James Barklee, the author and illustrator of this book, is an ordinary small dog living an ordinary life. But James is frustrated. His size makes him feel overlooked and he is also told off–a lot. His heart-warming story will resonate with readers, who identify with many of the feelings James shares. Thankfully, his sad tales end happily, as he realizes the most important thing of all: his family loves him, faults and all, just as he loves them.
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