My Dog , Hen
BOOK
Hardcover , 32 pages , RRP £ 11.99 Published by Prestel : October 13 2022
BRIMMING WITH THE LIVELY ARTWORK AND WAGGISH HUMOR THAT MAKE HIS BOOKS A JOY FOR KIDS AND PARENTS ALIKE , DAVID MACKINTOSH ’ S NEWEST BOOK EXPLORES FINDING VALUE IN THE UNWANTED AND OBSOLETE , THROUGH THE PLEASURES AND PERILS OF ADOPTING A RESCUE PUPPY
Why should we get a brand-new dog when Hen is as good as new to us ?” asks the boy at the centre of this story . Hen the dog is brought home in a cardboard box , given numerous toys and food — and proceeds to enthusiastically eat up his loving home . When nothing can be done ( and all the pocket money has been spent on new toys ) the solution to the problem comes from an unexpected source . Readers of all ages will laugh at Hen ’ s boundless energy and parents especially will identify with the challenges of training a headstrong dog . Any family that has ever adopted a rescue pet will appreciate this story ’ s gentle lesson about fnding value in our less-than- perfect belongings and loved ones . David says : “ These days it ’ s common to have lots of ‘ stuf ’ in our life . Whether we get the stuf online or at a local shop , it ’ s easy to accumulate it without a second thought . I wanted to write a book about fnding the worth in something that wasn ’ t box fresh , and still has its own story to tell .”
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