Follow the “The Detective Dog” trail, beautifully crafted by the dyad of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie.
Detective Dog Nell, famous for his skills in solving ‘crime after crime’, resides in a house with six-year-old Peter, who has the habit of misplacing his clothing and toys. Thanks to Nell, everything is discovered. The dog detects six days a week, but Mondays are her treat. She follows Peter to school to sniff the mixture in the air, but the joy is listening to the children reading various books.
Until one Monday, the school is different, the pupils are sad, and the teacher is upset. The books from the school disappeared. The detective dog Nell comes to the rescue, leading the pupils through different settings in the surrounding area to reach a wooden gate behind the man who steals their books. Unexpected tears from the thief, who admits he wants to read and return the books to school. What solution will Ned and his team find for the thief?
“ The Detective Dog” is a lengthy, dynamic rhyme story that takes an unusual approach and introduces young readers to detective fiction. The book will complement every early-year setting, showing the children how to open a library card and borrow books for free. The beautiful illustrations make it easy for non and emerging readers to follow the plot and participate in drama activities.
An excellent addition to any children’s library!
The Stats:
- Title: The Detective Dog
- Author and Illustrator: Julia Donaldson & Sara Ogilvie
- ISBN-10: 9781509801602
- Publication Date: 2017
- Page Count: 32
- Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
- Recommended age: 4-8
- Categories/Topic: Mystery, Library, Animals
Further Information:
If you loved The Detective Dog, check out more information about its author and illustrator:
- Visit Julia Donaldson’s website
- Watch reading the story from the author and drawing of the dog by Sara Ogilvie
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