
Written & illustrated by Alison Murray
A dog sneaks into school, causing chaos and fun.
Zack's school day takes an unexpected turn when his loyal dog, Rufus, secretly tags along. From painting to lunchtime, Rufus dives into every activity, leaving a trail of delightful chaos. As the day unfolds, will Zack manage to keep Rufus's presence a secret, or will the mischievous pup's antics be discovered? With charming illustrations and a playful twist on a classic nursery rhyme, this story captures the joy and unpredictability of a child's day, complete with a surprise canine companion.
Charming illustrations highlight a child’s day at school – with a surprise canine visitor – in this twist on a nursery rhyme about the hours of the day. Hickory, dickory, dare, Dogs aren’t allowed in there. A sneaky peek through . . . Then a hullabaloo! Hickory, dickory, dare. Zack and his dog, Rufus, are best friends. So when Zack goes to school, Rufus follows along. And once he’s there, Rufus joins right in with painting, lunchtime, and even garden time – which makes for one messy pup when it’s time to go home! Engaging illustrations capture the people and playthings of a child’s day, with an array of analog clocks sprinkled throughout for good measure.
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