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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019
The Little Mistake
By Nicola Davies, Cathy Fisher (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Country Tales series
A puppy teaches Rosie that not all mistakes are bad.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
36 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Rosie receives a sheepdog puppy that doesn't fit the farm's mold—too friendly to herd sheep. When she hears her parents call her their 'little mistake,' the puppy shows her that some mistakes lead to unexpected belonging. In this heartwarming tale, Rosie discovers that being different can be a gift, not a flaw. Will she find her place in a world that values conformity? This story explores identity and acceptance through the bond between a girl and her unique dog, set against the backdrop of rural life.
From the publisher
Rosie is given a sheepdog puppy to rear who looks and behaves differently to the other sheepdogs on the farm and is too friendly to herd the sheep. When she overhears her parents referring to her as their ‘little mistake’, her puppy teaches her that not all mistakes are bad in this charming story about belonging and finding your place.
The Little Mistake is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children’s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 36
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 4, 2018
- First published
- January 4, 2019
- Publisher
- Graffeg
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781912654086
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