Black Dog

Only Small, the youngest of the Hopes, has the courage to face the Black Dog that appears outside the family's home. When it chases her through the forest she shows no fear, so it grows smaller and smaller.

Winner of the 2013 Greenaway Medal.

Winner of Kate Greenaway Medal 2011 (UK)

The underlying emotional message about confronting your fears is so skilfully and entertainingly conveyed that this stunningly illustrated book works on a very deep level as well as being a reassuring bedtime read. The Daily Mail
The illustrations in this book are incredible. Levi Pinfold plays with scale convincingly and creates atmospheric scenes that will pull your focus and grab you attention. Magpiethat
He manages to create a book both reassuring and fun for the very young, while also deep and provocative for the older ages. Book Trust

Levi Pinfoldhas worked as an author and illustrator since graduating from University College Falmouth. He paints with watercolour and gouache, creating imagery from imagination and memory. His debut book, The Django, won a Booktrust Early Years Award. Michael Foreman described it as, "A virtuoso display of real drawing."
Levi lives in Northern New South Wales, Australia.

Multi-award winning Levi Pinfold is known for his quirky designs, stylised realism and enigmatic storytelling. His distinctive, highly detailed artwork will appeal to both children and adults. Only Small, the youngest of the Hopes, has the courage to face the Black Dog that appears outside the family's home. When it chases her through the forest she shows no fear, so it grows smaller and smaller. Winner of the 2013 Greenaway Medal.

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