I Don't Want a Posh Dog - Tapa dura

With a lively rhyming text that trots along nicely and expressive illustrations to match, this is a dog-lover's book that's definitely not just for Christmas (Junior)

With bouncing text and illustrations that bound off the page, this should win every award going (The Sunday Telegraph)

Excellent rhyming text and anarchic illustrations make this a book that will be enjoyed by people who love dogs and even those who don't (The Bookbag)

This is a fun and witty tale...It has great bouncy, rhyiming text that is perfect for reading aloud and is accompanied by quirky and lively illustrations (Family Interest Magazine)

The lively rhyming text has an irresistably jaunty quality which conveys a deep appreciation of all dogs -- even those summarily rejected (The Guardian)

This humorous book for young dog lovers could help bring about a love of words too (The Irish Times)

Emma Dodd wields words as creatively as she does her paintbrush in I Don't Want a Posh Dog (Orchard, £10.99). 'I don't want a patterned dog. A jump-up-and-flatten dog/ I don't want a handbag dog. A tail-not-meant-to-wag dog.' With bouncing text and illustrations that bound off the page, this should win every award going. Ages 2-5. (The Telegraph)

. . . children will love imagining what makes the perfect dog - and what doesn't! With a bouncy, rhyming text that's perfect for reading aloud and witty, vibrant artwork from an award-winning, popular artist this exciting picture book will delight dog lovers young and old, and anyone who wants a pet or loves animals.