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Ruff

Name: Ruff
ISBN: 9781908973184

By Jane Hissey

A nameless woolly dog arrives—and Old Bear’s playroom becomes a week-long birthday mystery.

heartwarming charming beautifully illustrated

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Ruff about?

When a woolly dog without a name or home bounces into the playroom, Old Bear and his friends are eager to help. Discovering that the newcomer has never celebrated a birthday, the toys plan a week-long celebration filled with fun and surprises. Join them in this heartwarming tale of friendship and joy, beautifully illustrated by Jane Hissey.

About the author

Jane Hissey is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for her charming 'Old Bear' books. Her stories bring toys to life with beautiful drawings and gentle adventures. Jane’s wonderful characters, like Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, and Little Bear, have captured the imaginations of children all around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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