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The Biggest Dog in the Book

Illustrated by Mark Chambers
Hardcover
11"W x 11"H | 20 oz | 1 per carton
On sale Jun 10, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9780593965405
Age 3-5 years
Dogs of all shapes and sizes star this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest?

From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but which of them is the BIGGEST dog in the book?

With a gatefold that opens out to show just how huge the biggest dog is, this gorgeous book compares lots of different dogs, showing how each is lovable in their own way, but only one of them can be the biggest.

Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prize-winning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to all kids who have a dog, any kid that wants a dog, and everyone who loves animals.
Ben Lerwill is a multiple award-winning writer. His work has appeared in a host of publications including National Geographic Traveller, Time Out, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. Over the past decade he's won four British Guild of Travel Writers' Awards, and often focuses on wildlife, rail journeys and the outdoors. Best of all, he writes fascinating, magical non-fiction stories that will amaze and inspire - just like the ones in this book.

Beatrice Blue is an author-illustrator and Art Director working both in publishing and in animation. She has worked with companies like Harper Collins, Hachette, Quarto, Nickelodeon, Apple TV+, Dreamworks TV, Hasbro, Square-Enix and Lonely Planet among many others.

Her debut picture book "Once Upon a Unicorn Horn" has been translated into more than 10 languages and was nominated for the Waterstones Children's book prize 2020.

View titles by Ben Lerwill
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About

Dogs of all shapes and sizes star this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest?

From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but which of them is the BIGGEST dog in the book?

With a gatefold that opens out to show just how huge the biggest dog is, this gorgeous book compares lots of different dogs, showing how each is lovable in their own way, but only one of them can be the biggest.

Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prize-winning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to all kids who have a dog, any kid that wants a dog, and everyone who loves animals.

Creators

Ben Lerwill is a multiple award-winning writer. His work has appeared in a host of publications including National Geographic Traveller, Time Out, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. Over the past decade he's won four British Guild of Travel Writers' Awards, and often focuses on wildlife, rail journeys and the outdoors. Best of all, he writes fascinating, magical non-fiction stories that will amaze and inspire - just like the ones in this book.

Beatrice Blue is an author-illustrator and Art Director working both in publishing and in animation. She has worked with companies like Harper Collins, Hachette, Quarto, Nickelodeon, Apple TV+, Dreamworks TV, Hasbro, Square-Enix and Lonely Planet among many others.

Her debut picture book "Once Upon a Unicorn Horn" has been translated into more than 10 languages and was nominated for the Waterstones Children's book prize 2020.

View titles by Ben Lerwill

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