The endearing story of how Dave's beloved Dogger was lost and found, "Dogger "won the Kate Greenaway Medal when it was first published. This is a timeless classic which, in simple words and detailed pictures, shows the distress the loss of a toy causes a child, as well as the reality of family life. Filled with humor and Shirley Hughes' artful touch, this is a book for young readers to tackle by themselves, as well as a delight to read aloud.