Bob-Tail Pup
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A charming tale of childhood friendship and animal adventure, Bob-Tail Pup whisks young readers into a warm and pastoral world where the bonds between children and their beloved animals take centre stage. Written by the celebrated duo Vernon Stokes and Cynthia Harnett — Stokes renowned for his tender illustrations of animals and Harnett for her vivid, accessible storytelling — the book chronicles the endearing journey of a bobtail puppy and the young companions who care for him, set against an idyllic countryside backdrop that brims with innocence and charm. Harnett's gentle yet purposeful narrative voice pairs beautifully with Stokes's warm, detailed illustrations to create a richly immersive experience that speaks directly to a child's sense of wonder and empathy. The story presents timeless themes of responsibility, kindness, and the unspoken language between humans and animals, all rendered with a delightful lightness that makes the pages seem to turn themselves. A treasured classic of mid-twentieth-century children's literature, Bob-Tail Pup remains a rare and collectible gem — one that will leave even the most seasoned reader quietly wondering what became of that shaggy, lovable little dog.
Author: Vernon Stokes & Cynthia Harnett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1944, Collins.
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A charming tale of childhood friendship and animal adventure, Bob-Tail Pup whisks young readers into a warm and pastoral world where the bonds between children and their beloved animals take centre stage. Written by the celebrated duo Vernon Stokes and Cynthia Harnett — Stokes renowned for his tender illustrations of animals and Harnett for her vivid, accessible storytelling — the book chronicles the endearing journey of a bobtail puppy and the young companions who care for him, set against an idyllic countryside backdrop that brims with innocence and charm. Harnett's gentle yet purposeful narrative voice pairs beautifully with Stokes's warm, detailed illustrations to create a richly immersive experience that speaks directly to a child's sense of wonder and empathy. The story presents timeless themes of responsibility, kindness, and the unspoken language between humans and animals, all rendered with a delightful lightness that makes the pages seem to turn themselves. A treasured classic of mid-twentieth-century children's literature, Bob-Tail Pup remains a rare and collectible gem — one that will leave even the most seasoned reader quietly wondering what became of that shaggy, lovable little dog.