The scrapes that George gets into in the book are something that most young children would consider doing. Chris Haughton is the author-illustrator of Little Owl Lost , his debut picture book, which won the 2011 Marion Vannett Ridgway Award. Bérénice adore la drôle de dégaine de ce chien qui n'a, comme elle, pas beaucoup de contrôle sur ses pulsions.

I must say that before my little boy learnt to walk I couldn't understand how (spoiler alert) he would empathise with a dog's interest in rubbish and soil - little did I know little boys like soil and rubbish too. It resonates with anyone with blood pulsing through their veins--and especially with children, who are constantly being told what not to do. a fantastic adaptation which vividly brings the book to life and elevates it into something even more engaging. Recently went on holiday with friends with children and this was hit with all of them when we did the bedtime story together.Harry forgives George when he makes a mess at home, which I thought was very sweet; a lesson I need to be reminded of from time to time. In this hilarious read-aloud by the multiple award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Shh!

It's such a simple story and so funny, it's definitely one I can see kids wanting to have a look at again and again, and I'm sure other adults like me would just love the sense of humour in this story too!Oh No George' came out in March 2012 and has been nominated for 6 awards in 4 countries including the Roald Dahl Funny award. This could be a great starting point for a discussion with the class to find out what they think he might do. Haughton's digitally rendered illustrations have a modern-retro feel, and creative kids will enjoy seeing that the conventional color rules are missing; George is a fuchsia, red, and mulberry delight, while Harry is olive-green with navy blue and aqua hair. But that doesn't stop this from being a terrifficly adorable book on human nature and how and why we should behave and the results of giving in to what we want to do, when we shouldn't. Bold, hilarious artwork captures the innocent charm of affable George, a dog who is trying to be good — with disastrous results.

At three, children can often follow slightly longer stories but they'll still want to hear their old favourites again and again. He means well, but temptation keeps getting the best of him and before he knows it, the whole house is a mess! The high contrast illustrations make it good for very young children, while toddlers will enjoy the story and saying whether they think George will be naughty or good. Enjoy Chris Haughton's brilliant picture book about a dog who is trying to be good - really, really trying.the bright primary colors help to convey a sense of excitement and focus, as non-essential details are often white with only a small outline. George is like a toddler who's been left alone in a room for five minutes while you try to make a cup of tea/put the washing on/brush your hair/hide and eat a biscuit.

He then shows he has learned his lesson by abstaining from all of the temptation he meets on his daily walk, namely a cat and dirt and many of the same temptations he met previously. George said he'd be good and he wants to be good, but being good is tricky when there are so many fun temptations to be found when you're alone in the house. One of a child’s most important developmental tasks is moving from external regulation to self-regulation.Haughton's retro illustrations capture George's inner turmoil in both the position of his ears and the subtle shift of his eyeballs. My 3-year-old is never sure if George is going to be good at the end and that's what I love - that it makes him think about what might happen next and how it can change every time we read the story.