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The Summer Puppy

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“Born at the very start of the summer, so small she could rest easily in the cupped hands of a child …”

From a little furry bundle, Rosie the puppy grows, learns, and explores her world – rose petals, spiders and butterflies in the garden, the jungle of long summer grass, the fields where a fox calls, the beach where she chases waves and digs deep in the sand.

Warmly and lovingly, Rosie’s first summer is recreated in Jackie Morris’s poetic words and Cathy Fisher’s unforgettable images.

Rich in the sense of discovery, rich too in the love between puppy and child, here is a timeless country idyll for all ages.

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The story offers a calm, nature‑centred reading experience that encourages children to slow down, observe and connect with the world around them. Rosie’s journey mirrors a child’s own developmental arc of curiosity, exploration, risk‑taking and forming bonds. The illustrations deepen this sense of wonder, making it ideal for shared reading at home or in the classroom.

The Summer Puppy is a beautifully crafted picture book that blends poetic language with evocative illustrations. It supports curriculum learning while nurturing empathy, observation skills, and a love of nature. It’s a strong choice for whole‑class reading, small‑group discussion or quiet bedtime sharing.

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