by Sophie Placido (Author), Zoe Saunders (Illustrator)

The Happy Puppy loves to jump. In fact, the Happy Puppy wants to learn to jump just like a cat! But Mum and Dad have a very different idea of what dogs should do for fun.

On a journey of discovery, the Happy Puppy enjoys running over fields, swimming with swans and learning to play 'chase your tail'. But Pup still dreams of jumping. Can a chance meeting with a friendly, wise cat help show the Happy Puppy the importance of following your heart?

Written in rhyme, The Happy Puppy picture book is an amusing, heart-warming tale about acceptance, love and being true to yourself.

Aimed at children aged approximately 2-7 years old, The Happy Puppy is a fantastic, upbeat early-years book that children, parents and teachers can read together either at home or in school.

The vocabulary used is appropriate for young learners, but it also includes some words that children may not have encountered before, providing them with a safe space to learn new phrases and explore synonyms with the help of rhyme.