by Addy Farmer
Then Bella did something very kind.
'Would you swap this Teddy for my brother's dog then?' she asked.
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| Just look at Dave - heartbreaking. Shirley Hughes' illustrations perfectly match the tone of the text |
What is it about this bit of Dogger by the genius Shirley Hughes that moves me so much? What is it that makes my voice wobble? First of all, there's Bella's kindness towards her brother, Dave (for me kindness is an under-rated quality).
