Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow) which was both the Waterstones picture book of the month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Peter Bently is the award-winning bestselling picture book author of Shark in the Dark, Lark in the Ark, The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. Peter Bently’s fun adaptation of Dodie Smith’s original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steven Lenton.įan’s of Dodie Smith’s original story will love this new take on an old favourite – the perfect Christmas gift and classic bedtime story to enjoy together.ĭodie Smith was an English children’s novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956), which was adapted into a 1961 Disney animated movie version. This classic tale about a hundred and one spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a picture book. But can the Dalmatian parents rescue their precious pups in time? With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect … the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat! All its original charm and warmth are fully evident here in this full-cast dramatisation which stars Patricia Hodge as Cruella de Vil, along with Joan Sims, Brenda Blethyn, Nicky Henson and Polly James.A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up. Dodie Smith's canine classic brought pleasure to millions as a Disney film. And so the fearless pair set out on a bleak winter's journey into great dangers, helped along the way by the gallant Colonel, a sheepdog of the Old School.
Pongo, one of the keenest brains in Dogdom, quickly realises that he and Missis are the only hope for their youngsters' survival. But the mysterious disappearance of the puppies suddenly throws everything into turmoil. When his wife Missis produces a litter of 15 beautiful pups, life seems wonderfully complete.
Dearly in a large house in Regent's Park. Pongo lives happily with his human pets Mr.
Patricia Hodge stars as Cruella de Vil in this full-cast dramatisation of the much-loved story.
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