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Courtney

By John Burningham

Adjectives

heartwarming whimsical charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

When two children adopt Courtney, a scruffy old mongrel, their parents are unimpressed. However, Courtney surprises everyone with his extraordinary talents—cooking, juggling, and even playing the violin. Just as the family grows fond of him, Courtney mysteriously disappears, leaving them to discover the true depth of his loyalty and love.

About the author

John Burningham was a much-loved British author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for creating wonderful stories filled with imagination and humour. One of his most popular books is 'Mr Gumpy's Outing', where children and animals join Mr Gumpy on a fun boat trip. His colourful pictures and playful stories have delighted readers for years.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1996

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