Billy Dog's Bad Day
By Richard Scarry
Is Billy Dog really a bully, or has Huckle made a very wrong assumption?
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What is Billy Dog's Bad Day about?
When a new pupil called Billy Dog arrives at school, Huckle Cat hears his name as “Bully Dog” and expects trouble. Billy’s gruff voice and serious expression only make Huckle more nervous. After a series of misunderstandings, Huckle begins to wonder whether Billy is really mean—or whether he has been unfair. As the two get to know each other, Huckle discovers that Billy is friendly and kind. A difficult day turns into a valuable lesson about kindness, assumptions and making new friends.
About the author
Richard Scarry was a much-loved author and illustrator from America, famous for creating lively books about Busytown. His stories are full of friendly animal characters who go on fun adventures and learn about the world around them. Children enjoy exploring his colourful illustrations and discovering all the little details hidden on every page.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
1995
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