Dog Stayed - new children's book

Today is publication day for a new children's picture book that I've illustrated, called Dog Stayed. This book is beautifully written by Tammy Forster and published by Allen and Unwin.
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Dog Stayed is a tale of love, loyalty and the changing seasons of life. Mr Hindbottom does not want Dog, but Dog isn't going anywhere ... A heartwarming story about two grumpy but loveable characters and their journey of hope and renewal.
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'The lesson of this deceptively simple tale, beautifully illustrated with a lovely eye for detail, is of the endurance of love.' THE AGE

One morning, a man knocked on the door to sell something Mr Hindbottom did not need. Mr Hindbottom waved his cane, blew his nose, and slammed the door.
'And take your dirty, scruffy dog with you!' he yelled.
But the dog did not belong to the salesman, and the dog stayed.

When Dog turns up one day and stays – despite Mr Hindbottom's protests – they gradually find a comfortable way to get along. Life is good, but of course life doesn't stand still ...

When Mr Hindbottom is gone, can Dog ever love again?

A classic in the making, with echoes of beloved children's tales like Old Pig and John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat.

I loved creating the illustrations for this book and based Mr Hindbottom and his house, on my next door neighbour and his house. 

Dog Stayed is available in bookstores and online.