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Silly Doggy Paperback – January 1, 2013
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2013
- ISBN-10054551746X
- ISBN-13978-0545517461
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Product details
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 054551746X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0545517461
- Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
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About the author
Adam Stower is an award-winning author and illustrator who has been drawing pictures and making up stories for as long as he can remember. Adam was trained at the Norwich School of Art earning a first class Honours Degree in Illustration. He moved south to continue his studies at Brighton University and achieved a Masters degree in Narrative Illustration and Editorial Design.
Adam has been working as an illustrator for over 30 years and began writing his own books in 2004. His books have achieved acclaim and awards at home and abroad.
Adam lives in Brighton, UK
Adam is represented by Arena Illustration
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Customers find the story charming and heartwarming. They describe the book as a great kid's book for bedtime, with precious illustrations. Readers appreciate the simple story with few words that sparks imagination.
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Customers enjoy the story and pictures. They find the book delightful, sweet, and charming, with a simple yet heartwarming story. The illustrations are precious and the book is a must-have for any child.
"...This is a very cute story about a little girl named Lily who desperately wants a dog, and is thrilled when she finds one in her garden one morning...." Read more
"...Even with excessive repetition this book is still a delight. It is silly and charming. An absolute must have for any child. ❤️" Read more
"...Adam Stower tells a sweet story filled with optimism and one little girl's irrepressibly wonderful outlook on life...." Read more
"Silly Doggy is a delightful story. As a librarian and mom, I first read it to my kids without sharing the pictures. I told them to imagine the story...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's content. They find it a great bedtime read for kids, and say it's charming and an absolute must-have for any child.
"This book is by far and away my daughter’s favorite book. We have to read it before naptime and bed...." Read more
"...Kids love it." Read more
"This is a great book to read to the wee ones. Kids and adults alike will love the beautiful pictures and fun story with the amusing twist at the end." Read more
"My daughter loves this book. Definitely work picking up." Read more
Customers enjoy the illustrations and simple story. They find it adorable and one of their favorite children's books. The book encourages imagination and unexpected endings.
"...recommended for anyone who loves children, animals, happiness, imagination, unexpected endings, or life in general!" Read more
"Precious illustrations and great, simple story with just a few words so that young children love it too - as well as older ones." Read more
"...Kids and adults alike will love the beautiful pictures and fun story with the amusing twist at the end." Read more
"Absolutely adorable! It is one of my all time favorite children's books." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017My 3 year old daughter loves this book, and the one that came after it called Naughty Kitty. We have borrowed this from the library several times, and she never gets tired of it, so we ordered it to give her for Christmas. We have a niece who was just born who has the same name as the little girl in the story, so we bought a copy for her, too.
This is a very cute story about a little girl named Lily who desperately wants a dog, and is thrilled when she finds one in her garden one morning. Of course, the reader knows that Lily's doggy is really a bear, but Lily insists in taking him for walks, playing fetch, and trying to teach him tricks.The pictures and story are sweet and funny, and it holds up to numerous readings, which is always important from the parent side!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022This book is by far and away my daughter’s favorite book. We have to read it before naptime and bed. Honestly, we probably read it at least ten times a day. Even with excessive repetition this book is still a delight. It is silly and charming. An absolute must have for any child. ❤️
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013Every once in a while I come across a book that I go out and buy for every single one of my friends-with-young-children. This is one of those books. Lily is a little girl who wants a pet, and boy! does she find one in her backyard! A bear who escaped from the zoo becomes her "Silly Doggy!" He's terrible at tricks, doesn't listen, and refuses to eat the dog food that she puts out for him, but she clearly loves him and wants to keep him. Unfortunately, her mother says no, and a "found" poster leads to his return to the zoo. Not to worry, however, because the ending will cheer you up again!
Adam Stower tells a sweet story filled with optimism and one little girl's irrepressibly wonderful outlook on life. His illustrations -- particularly the faces of both Lily and her "silly Doggy" -- are impossibly heartwarming. HIGHLY recommended for anyone who loves children, animals, happiness, imagination, unexpected endings, or life in general!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015Silly Doggy is a delightful story. As a librarian and mom, I first read it to my kids without sharing the pictures. I told them to imagine the story. After I read it all, I reread it and allowed them to view the pictures. It's a game changer to see the "doggy" is not just a big, mischievous dog... Had a great discussion with kids on how sometimes books need words AND pictures to get their true meaning across. Kids love it.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2015Precious illustrations and great, simple story with just a few words so that young children love it too - as well as older ones.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2012This is a great book to read to the wee ones. Kids and adults alike will love the beautiful pictures and fun story with the amusing twist at the end.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017My daughter loves this book. Definitely work picking up.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017Absolutely adorable! It is one of my all time favorite children's books.
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on November 1, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
My granddaughter loved it!
- Sophie N.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars My toddler's favourite book
Silly Doggy is my 2 year old daughter's favourite book, we read it every night and have done since last xmas. It is now mid October and we are not bored of reading it to her as it is such an endearing story and it brings her so much joy every bedtime. I bought it as I was looking for stories for younger children with strong female protagonists who are not princesses, it would seem that there are very few books that fit this description. Silly Doggy's Lily is a courageous young girl who is not afraid to throw her scarf around the neck of a bear escaped from the zoo and look after him until his owners are found. It also addresses her feelings of loss after 'Doggy' is returned to the zoo. It is an important book to my child and to our family.
- Phineas SchwarzenbacherReviewed in Germany on July 30, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Kitty!
We bought the German translation because we instantly liked the book. As we also wanted to buy an English book, I suggested simply getting the same book, why take the chance? And I must say...the original is WAY better, the translation is a bit lackluster, doesn't stay true to the Original ("unless you ask him nicely" becomes "except in emergencies" and the translation for doggy has NOTHING to do with anything a German kid would call a dog).
So in conclusion: buy the original if you can, buy the translation if you need :)
(btw: the German version comes with a big poster, so there's that :=)
- MISS B L WEIGHReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Brilliant condition. Lovely book and excellent service.
- RobReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Charming
Just a fabulous children's book, beautifully illustrated and charming to read. One of my daughter's favourites and definitely one worth adding to the collection.