Shirley Hughes, Dogger

Red Fox, 9780099927907 | Suggested age range: 3-5

The overwhelming importance of one soft toy is captured to perfection in this classic picture book. Dave takes Dogger everywhere but one day he mysteriously goes missing. Everyone searches high and low but Dogger is nowhere to be found. At the school fête the next day Dave cannot join in the fun because he is missing Dogger too much. When Dogger turns up on the old toy stall all looks like ending well, but someone else wants Dogger too and it takes Dave's big sister Bella's generous intervention to get his beloved dog back. Every picture is a feast of busy detail while the drama captures the emotions of a young child.