The Best Dog Ever by Smriti Halls (illustrator) and Chris Jevons (illustrator)

A charming picture book about accepting differences and loving what makes us unique – filled with super cute dogs!
I wish I were a DIFFERENT dog,
the quick and clever sort.
Perhaps a spotty, dotty dog
with hair all trim and short.

Max wishes he was A DIFFERENT DOG. His fur isn’t FLUFFY enough to win Best In Show. His bark isn’t LOUD enough to scare away danger. He doesn’t sit . . . or heel . . . or fetch . . . or come back when you call, either.

But Max’s owner thinks he’s PERFECT! Can Max learn that he’s perfect, too?

“A gentle introduction to ideas of self-confidence and embracing our differences.” – Toddle About

Smriti Hall’s bouncing rhyming story about a perfectly imperfect pooch is great fun to read aloud!

Chris Jevons’ bright and bold illustrations of Max and all his furry friends bring the text to life with colour and humour

A gentle introduction to ideas of self-confidence and embracing our differences

If you like this, why not try Bun On The Run, also by Smriti Halls and Chris Jevons!

Product Details

Catalogue number

199 in SCB Offer July 2026

ISBN

9780702346095

Date published

March 12th, 2026

Other details

32 pages

Condition

New

Available in these packs

Summer Term 2026 Early Years Foundation Box

New

gbp prices

Offer price: £200.00

RRP: £261.67

Not available to buy with Rewards
Summer Term 2026 KS1 Box

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gbp prices

Offer price: £200.00

RRP: £273.65

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