Little Dog and the Summer Holiday

A charmingly illustrated book and a delightful story about a much loved Little Dog and his family. – Australian Dog Lover * Australian Dog Lover *
This is an affectionate look at family holidays in the past, brim full of touches of the 1960’s – Read Plus * Read Plus *
This gorgeous, nostalgic story of an Australian holiday from the summer of 1957⁄58 is a must for all families. * Liz Derouet *

Corinne Fenton is the author of 25 books for children, with a particular passion for picture books about social history. Her classic picture book Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, was an Honour Book in the 2007 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards. The Dog on the Tuckerbox, also illustrated by Gouldthorpe, was named a Notable Book in two categories of the 2009 CBCA Awards. Flame Stands Waiting, illustrated by Sebastian Ciaffaglione, was on the 2011 Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge. Corinne has also published many educational books, some of which have been translated into other languages.

Robin Cowcher is a freelance illustrator and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. She studied at RMIT and worked for many years at The Age as an art director, illustrator, and designer. Little Dog and the Christmas Wish (written by Corinne Fenton) was her first title with Black Dog Books. Her second picture book with Walker, Reflection, was written by Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg.

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