too many cheeky dogs
'On Monday I went to my auntie's house and guess what I saw? One yellow cheeky dog sleeping on the floor.'
So begins this cheeky story set in a remote Aboriginal community, romping through numbers, colours and days of the week to the hilarious finale.
'A fun way of helping young readers learn their colours and days of the week ... a wonderful glimpse into life in a remote outback town.' Kids' Book Review.
‘A cheeky, cheerful, charming story about naughty camp dogs that is also perfect for literacy development.’ Goodreads
‘The rhythm of the tale is infectious and will invite children to predict next words and read along with the narrator.’ ReadPlus
Credits
Illustrator : Dion Beasley
Publisher : Allen & Unwin Design: Ruth Gruener
Released : 2014
Awards
2020 Koala Hall of fame
2016 Young Australians Best Book Awards - Picture Story Books (Shortlisted)
2014 / 2016 Koala (NSW), YABBA (VIC), KROC Awards (NT) (Shortlisted)
2014 Territory Read Award (shortlisted)
Praise
‘Just perfect for younger listeners … colours, numbers, and days of the week … effortlessly integrated into a fun and quirky story about those pesky dogs.’ My Book Corner.
Translations
Kriol: Bigismob Jigiwan Dog (translated by Meigim strongbala kriol)
Pitinjatjara: Papa Mawal-mawalpa Tjuta (translated by SA Department for Education)
Resources
Read more about Johanna and Dion
Read about Johanna and Dion’s creative collaboration in this online story by the ABC
Listen to Johanna Bell on ABC Local Radio about how cheeky camp dogs are a vehicle for addressing literacy gaps
Watch an animated Auslan version of Too Many Cheeky Dogs produced by the Songroom for Arts:LIVE
Ask us a question via our Too Many Cheeky Dogs Facebook page
