A Dog Called Rod

By Tim Hopgood

Elsa wants a dog. Dad says that dogs are noisy, messy and expensive, and that you can't have a dog if you live in a big block of flats. But then Dad hasn't met Rod! Rod may be a dog, but he's very tidy. He likes modern art, bicycle rides and broccoli - and he even remembers to flush the toilet. Perhaps Rod is just too good to be true . . .

A warm and original story about family life and imaginary friends, featuring stunning artwork with a retro charm and added sparkle that will appeal to all ages.

A Dog Called Rod is a fresh and funny book from Tim Hogood, the award-winning author-illustrator, of WOW! Said the Owl.

The perfect book for any child who has ever wanted a pet - and for any parent who has had to say no.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Release date: Oct 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781447264156

Tim Hopgood

Tim Hopgood is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. His first book, Our Big Blue Sofa, published by Macmillan, won the Cambridgeshire Read it Again! award for best debut picture book. In 2008, he won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator, with the hugely successful WOW! Said the Owl. His books for Macmillan include A Dog Called Rod, Here Comes Frankie and his acclaimed preschool titles, TIP TAP! Went the Crab, HOORAY! for Hoppy and WHOOSH! Walter's Wonderful Web. Tim's favourite colour is blue, and one of his favourite albums to work to is A Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis. Tim has two children and lives with his wife in York.

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