Dog in Boots

Philip the dachshund is in love with Penelope, but he is too tiny to kiss her. He needs a plan to make himself tall, but he needs to be himself. This picture book features an uplifting message about loving who you are and will leave children and dog lovers in fits of giggles.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 04 January 2018
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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From the acclaimed author and illustrator Paula Metcalf, comes a delightful and heartwarming story about embracing your true self. Meet Philip, the charming dachshund, who finds himself captivated by Penelope. Her kind eyes, wagging tail, and radiant smile captivate his heart. However, there's a slight obstacle in their love story. Penelope towers above Philip, making it impossible for him to kiss her without tiptoeing. Determined to overcome this physical difference, Philip concocts a grand plan to become taller. But as he delves deeper into his quest, he realizes that perhaps he doesn't need to change at all.

This captivating picture book is brought to life with delightful lift-the-flaps that will have children (and dog lovers) in fits of laughter. Through its witty narrative and charming illustrations, it conveys an uplifting message about embracing your unique qualities and loving who you are. Philip's journey teaches us that true love transcends physical appearances and that being true to oneself is the key to finding happiness and fulfillment.

Paula Metcalf's storytelling prowess and her ability to capture the essence of love and self-acceptance make this book a must-read for children and adults alike. It reminds us that everyone is special and deserves to be loved for who they are, no matter their size or shape.

\n Weight: 178g\n
Dimension: 230 x 270 x 3 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780192758842\n \n