{"product_id":"that-is-not-a-dog-9780593619605","title":"That Is Not a Dog!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cat who has always been told to stay away from dogs, keeps making new friends that are \u003ci\u003eabsolutely\u003c\/i\u003e not dogs (or are they?) in a hilarious story that shows the folly of making assumptions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOllie the cat has never met a dog, but he's heard they're terrifying with a loud bark, mean eyes, and giant teeth. Fortunately, as he takes a long stroll, he doesn't encounter any nasty dogs. Instead, he meets lots of new friends. There's Mildred--with her black and white fur and kind eyes, she's definitely a cow. Then he runs into Finchley--with his round snout, enormous size, and love of splashing in puddles, he's clearly a hippo! Ollie has the best walk as he keeps finding more and more new animal friends. No dogs in this crowd...or are there? Bea Birdsong's short, funny text and Charlie Alder's irresistible art will have kids laughing out loud as Ollie mistakenly accepts gossip as truth, leading him to make far-fetched false assumptions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of barking good fun, kids will enjoy spotting all the dogs on every page as Ollie embraces his newfound fur-ever friendships!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bea Birdsong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Paulsen Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593619605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBea Birdsong is the author of \u003ci\u003eI Will Be Fierce!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSam's First Word\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Spot a Best Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoop!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoat Is the G.O.A.T.\u003c\/i\u003e (2025), \u003ci\u003eHow to Grow a Family Tree\u003c\/i\u003e (2025), \u003ci\u003eThat Is Not a Dog!\u003c\/i\u003e (2026), and other forthcoming books for children. Bea is also a former teacher who believes in the awesome power of books to educate, entertain, and empower. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharlie Alder has written and illustrated many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eDaredevil Duck\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChicken Break! \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in Devon, England, with her husband and son. When not drawing chickens, Charlie can be found in her studio drinking coffee, arranging her crayons, and inventing more accidental animal heroes.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Bea Birdsong \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47809131053213,"sku":"9780593619605","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_27f200bb-bc42-4573-a360-f33682f0c694.jpg?v=1775557015","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/that-is-not-a-dog-9780593619605","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}