Sleepy Pendoodle

The little girl of this story finds a funny lost little pup, with flippy-floppy ears and a fluffy little tail, so she takes him home with her and feeds him with a bottle. But after a week, he still hasn't opened his eyes. So she runs to ask her Uncle Hughie, and he tells her exactly what to do. But will she remember exactly what he's told her when she gets home? This funny, sweet story is full of lyrical, nonsense variations on the words Sleepy Pendoodle. that children will delight in - and features the most adorable puppy ever put to paper!

About The Author

Malachy Doyle was brought up in Northern Ireland and moved to England at the age of eighteen to study psychology at the Bolton Institute of Technology. After obtaining his BA he did a variety of jobs before deciding to become a full-time writer. He has produced numerous books for children, including the Walker Read and Wonder title Jody's Beans, illustrated by Judith Allibone and The Bold Boy, illustrated by Jane Ray. Malachy lives on the west coast of Wales with his family. Julie Vivas is one of the most acclaimed illustrators of children's books in her native Australia. She trained at the National Art School in Sydney, and has since received numerous awards and commendations for her work, including the prestigious Dromkeen Medal in 1992 for her contribution to the appreciation and development of children's literature. Her titles include the bestselling Possum Magic, awarded an IBBY Diploma for Illustration; The Tram to Bondi Beach, Highly Commended in Children's Book Council of Australia's Picture Book of the Year Award; and The Very Best of Friends, CBC Picture Book of the Year.