Dog Beach
Julie Murphy, Annie White (illus.)
Dog Beach
Julie Murphy, Annie White (illus.)
Look who's at the dog beach!
Strong dogs, long dogs,
Playing dogs, staying dogs,
Black dogs, brown dogs, go-to-town dogs,
Bit-of-a-clown dogs, upside-down dogs,
Mopey dogs, dopey dogs,
Shaggy dogs, waggy dogs ...
Going to the beach is a big part of Australian culture and, for many people, so are dogs! This book doubles the fun, celebrating all of the different types of dogs that Australians love, from working dogs to lap dogs. Follow them as they run amuck along the sunny shores of Australia.
With bright and dreamy illustrations by Annie White, this short, rhythmic story will capture the attention of all beach and dog loving children, and even their parents!
Educational backmatter closes the book, with sections on huskies in Antarctica, guide dogs, farm dogs, and more. Accompanying this text are images of both fun and wacky, and serious and strong dogs found in the National Library of Australia's pictures collections.
Review
Lili Reus-Smit
As a dog lover, this picture book quite simply brought a smile to my face. Featuring dogs of all shapes and sizes, from little Chihuahuas to big Great Danes, there isn’t a dog you won’t find in Julie Murphy and Annie White’s Dog Beach. From little dogs splashing in the shallows to big, mopey dogs basking in the sun, I can say that these wonderfully playful illustrations perfectly capture the many dogs you will find at the beach. With bright, colourful pictures that reflect each dog’s energy and dynamic movement, every page makes it easy to imagine that you too are at the beach. Paired with simple but rhythmic text, this picture book is perfect for any young dog lover aged 1+.
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