What a lovely little story. I've juts read it with my nearly 4yr old who looked very sad at the start of the story and asked if the dog was OK when no one wanted him. She was very pleased with the ending. The dog in the book reminds us of our little doggy. Lovely illustrations and a lovely story

How could this beautiful book be anything but 5 stars? Rosemary Wells' story is heartwarming and the illustrations by Susan Jeffers are so beautifully drawn and evocative of its 1930's setting.

McDuff isn't McDuff to start with, instead he is an escapee from the dog catcher's truck. As he searches for a home, the wonderful drawings and kind words show a bygone era beginning in quiet streets and ending in a house so richly imagined and realistic it felt like that of an old friend.

As I share life with my Westie, Jess, and rescue dog, Alfie, I hoped this book would be one I could read with my young grandchildren and I absolutely plan to do so as soon as possible, maybe all snuggled up with a bowl of rice pudding each made from the recipe at the back of the book.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone who remembers the original, likes beautifully illustrated work, or is a dog lover, in fact everyone who wants a little hug of a book to make you feel good.  Highly recommended.