The Little Puppy - (My Little Animal Friend) by Nicola Killen (Hardcover)

About the Book

When a play date with Grandma's new puppy Milo does not go as planned, Ollie finds a way to still have fun.

Book Synopsis

From beloved author-illustrator Nicola Killen comes an adorable story about Valentine's Day and puppy love, tenderly told and illustrated in limited color with lovely red foil and interactive die cut pages.

When Grandma comes for a special Valentine's visit with her puppy, Milo, Ollie spends a special day playing with her new friend.

Review Quotes

"Accessible text with relatable, appealing characters helps the message of adaptability go down smoothly. The charming artwork features various shades of gray as well as pink and red spot color, often in heart shapes."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Nicola Killen has always loved drawing and still likes nothing better than taking her sketchbook to the zoo to draw her favorite animals: rhinos and penguins. She designed cards before starting an MA in children's book illustration at Cambridge School of Art, and since then she has been working on her own books, including The Little Kitten, The Little Bear, The Little Tiger, The Little Puppy, The Little Rabbit, and The Little Reindeer, which was called "an original and entertaining Christmas story with its own understated charm" in a starred review by Kirkus Reviews and "magical" by Publishers Weekly. Nicola Killen lives and works in Cambridge, England.