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Mr Dog
Mr Dog and the Rabbit habit
A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences…
Co-written with best-selling children’s author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.
You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble…
When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter…
But someone wants rid of All the rabbits, not just this one, and time is running out for Mr Dog to save them…
Co-written with best-selling children’s author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.
You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble…
When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter…
But someone wants rid of All the rabbits, not just this one, and time is running out for Mr Dog to save them…
- GenresChildrens
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2019
3 people are currently reading
23 people want to read
About the author
Ben Fogle
39 books115 followersBen Fogle is a presenter, writer and adventurer. His achievements include racing 160 miles across the Sahara desert in the notorious Marathon Des Sables.
He has rowed the Atlantic Ocean in 49 days and crossed Antarctica in a foot race to the South Pole.
He has presented numerous programmes including BBC’s Animal Park, Wild In Africa, Countryfile, Crufts, One Man and His Dog and Extreme Dreams.
He writes regularly for the Sunday Telegraph and the Independent and has written four bestselling books. Ben’s latest book, The Accidental Adventurer will be published by Transworld in 2011.
He is an ambassador for WWF, Medecins Sans Frontier and Tusk, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the President of the Campaign for National Parks.
Ben is a special correspondent for NBC News in the United States, reporting from all over the world for Today, Dateline and MSNBC Nightly News.
http://www.benfogle.com/biography
He has rowed the Atlantic Ocean in 49 days and crossed Antarctica in a foot race to the South Pole.
He has presented numerous programmes including BBC’s Animal Park, Wild In Africa, Countryfile, Crufts, One Man and His Dog and Extreme Dreams.
He writes regularly for the Sunday Telegraph and the Independent and has written four bestselling books. Ben’s latest book, The Accidental Adventurer will be published by Transworld in 2011.
He is an ambassador for WWF, Medecins Sans Frontier and Tusk, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the President of the Campaign for National Parks.
Ben is a special correspondent for NBC News in the United States, reporting from all over the world for Today, Dateline and MSNBC Nightly News.
http://www.benfogle.com/biography
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July 4, 2019
“Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit” is the tale (or tail if you want a dog pun) “about a brave, scraggy mutt with a good heart and a marvellous mind, who ran headlong into adventure, helping others along the way.”
Mr Dog is a dog without a home. At the beginning of the story he is playing with Mother Rabbit. However not long afterwards Mother Rabbit gets caught in a (humane) Rabbit trap. “So many bunnies have gone missing from these fields ever since the Big New Fence went up. I thought they’d just hopped away. They must have been caught, like me!” Then she is taken away in the cage she is trapped inside by a human. “Oh, Mr Dog! What about my poor little bunnies, asleep in our burrow? They’re only two weeks old! What will become of them if I never come back?” The rest of the rabbits are also in danger with the exterminators due in a week’s time. It is up to Mr Dog to save Mother Rabbit, save her babies and save all the other rabbits too.
This is a book written by Ben Fogle (and Steve Cole in a smaller font size). Ben Fogle is well known for his TV work with his programmes covering outdoors-y things like adventure, nature and countryside. He is a good fit for a series of books that seem to be animal/outdoor focused. His little note at the end of the book is good too where he talks about his love of rabbits and about the first pet rabbit he had as a child. “I sobbed for a week when he died.” He also says, “I hope this tale will help a new generation of young readers to connect with our countryside and the riches of its flora and fauna.” I think that this book can definitely do that.
I loved the book. It has good characters. It has a lovely nature setting. It doesn’t (in the end) make humans out to be the bad guys instead promoting co-existence of humans and animals. And it has a good story with a good ending.
Mr Dog is a dog without a home. At the beginning of the story he is playing with Mother Rabbit. However not long afterwards Mother Rabbit gets caught in a (humane) Rabbit trap. “So many bunnies have gone missing from these fields ever since the Big New Fence went up. I thought they’d just hopped away. They must have been caught, like me!” Then she is taken away in the cage she is trapped inside by a human. “Oh, Mr Dog! What about my poor little bunnies, asleep in our burrow? They’re only two weeks old! What will become of them if I never come back?” The rest of the rabbits are also in danger with the exterminators due in a week’s time. It is up to Mr Dog to save Mother Rabbit, save her babies and save all the other rabbits too.
This is a book written by Ben Fogle (and Steve Cole in a smaller font size). Ben Fogle is well known for his TV work with his programmes covering outdoors-y things like adventure, nature and countryside. He is a good fit for a series of books that seem to be animal/outdoor focused. His little note at the end of the book is good too where he talks about his love of rabbits and about the first pet rabbit he had as a child. “I sobbed for a week when he died.” He also says, “I hope this tale will help a new generation of young readers to connect with our countryside and the riches of its flora and fauna.” I think that this book can definitely do that.
I loved the book. It has good characters. It has a lovely nature setting. It doesn’t (in the end) make humans out to be the bad guys instead promoting co-existence of humans and animals. And it has a good story with a good ending.
October 15, 2024
It was happenstance that I sent in my funny pet story to @Harper Collins UK in exchange for a chance to win this author signed copy. As luck would have it, I actually won and they shipped me what turned out to be this wonderful children's book - the first in a series of animal adventures, inspired by the author's real-life animal experiences.
Mr. Dog is always ready to help an animal in trouble. When a mother rabbit is captured in a rabbit trap, he immediately jumps to locate her children and ends up playing bunnysitter, while finding a way to rescue the mother. He soon realises that this isn't about one rabbit. Someone wants to get rid of all the rabbits and there is no time to lose if he wants to save them.
More than being an endearing children’s story, it is a valuable lesson about rabbits and their habitat, why they are important, and how we can protect and preserve them. Our adorable little furry friends need all the help they can get.
Mr. Dog is always ready to help an animal in trouble. When a mother rabbit is captured in a rabbit trap, he immediately jumps to locate her children and ends up playing bunnysitter, while finding a way to rescue the mother. He soon realises that this isn't about one rabbit. Someone wants to get rid of all the rabbits and there is no time to lose if he wants to save them.
More than being an endearing children’s story, it is a valuable lesson about rabbits and their habitat, why they are important, and how we can protect and preserve them. Our adorable little furry friends need all the help they can get.
July 9, 2019
Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit is a story written by the explorer Ben Fogle and children’s author Steve Cole.
You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble…
When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter…
But someone wants rid of All the rabbits, not just this one, and time is running out for Mr Dog to save them…
Personally I read and loved this story (without a kid beside me). I will be taking the book with me when I go visit my niece. I’m looking forward to reading it with her and experiencing it through her eyes.
Don’t forget to read the authors note at the end.
This is the first in a series and I’m looking forward to reading more from these authors.
You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble…
When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter…
But someone wants rid of All the rabbits, not just this one, and time is running out for Mr Dog to save them…
Personally I read and loved this story (without a kid beside me). I will be taking the book with me when I go visit my niece. I’m looking forward to reading it with her and experiencing it through her eyes.
Don’t forget to read the authors note at the end.
This is the first in a series and I’m looking forward to reading more from these authors.
September 16, 2020
This is the book that has finally got my 9 year old boy reading for pleasure.
It helps he loves Ben Fogle (animal park), so that was the hook to get him to start. Once he started he hasn’t stopped - he accidentally read 40pages last night. The sign of a good book is when you intend to read for 5 min and without realising 30min has passed.
He is on book 2 now and thoroughly enjoying.
It helps he loves Ben Fogle (animal park), so that was the hook to get him to start. Once he started he hasn’t stopped - he accidentally read 40pages last night. The sign of a good book is when you intend to read for 5 min and without realising 30min has passed.
He is on book 2 now and thoroughly enjoying.
December 11, 2022
This was a really good book - I like it when the bunny got splashed with water. I thought this was really funny!
May 21, 2024
5⭐️
I need the rest of this series immediately. It was so cute and heartfelt. I always have and always will love a good, happy ending
I need the rest of this series immediately. It was so cute and heartfelt. I always have and always will love a good, happy ending
March 24, 2019
A refreshingly different children’s illustrated story with wonderful relatable animal characters and an important message, delivered in easy to understand bite size pieces, about animal conservation and welfare. The fun illustrations reinforce the text and make this book suitable for younger children too.
This adventurous and fun story has believable characters with recognisable animal characteristics. It should be a favourite of both children and adults lucky enough to read this book too.
The plot although necessarily simple does have a couple of twists and doesn’t fall into the trap of becoming too sinister or cliche for the intended audience. It deals with contemporary animal husbandry and conservation issues in a readable and understandable way.
Mr Dog is the star, and he is an instant hit with me. Adventurous, clever, courageous, fun and kind, he has desirable personality traits that resonate with children and he makes a good role model.
An enjoyable read for children and their adults and the makings of an important, yet fun series.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins Children's Books via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
This adventurous and fun story has believable characters with recognisable animal characteristics. It should be a favourite of both children and adults lucky enough to read this book too.
The plot although necessarily simple does have a couple of twists and doesn’t fall into the trap of becoming too sinister or cliche for the intended audience. It deals with contemporary animal husbandry and conservation issues in a readable and understandable way.
Mr Dog is the star, and he is an instant hit with me. Adventurous, clever, courageous, fun and kind, he has desirable personality traits that resonate with children and he makes a good role model.
An enjoyable read for children and their adults and the makings of an important, yet fun series.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins Children's Books via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
July 27, 2019
Fun little read 😊 I certainly enjoyed it.
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