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Introducing Mr Walker – a hotel dog with a nose for adventure!
On a brilliant autumn’s day, Mr Walker arrives at the grandest hotel in town. While things get off to a wobbly start, this charming labrador is determined to put his best paw forward. And it’s just as well because the most unexpected adventures await . . . The Tales of Mr Walker contains four delightful stories inspired by the real-life Mr Walker, a Guide Dog Ambassador who now calls Park Hyatt Melbourne home. Written by Jess Black Illustrated by Sara Acton Penguin Books Australia, 2018 Royalties from sales of this book go to Guide Dogs Victoria. |
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Australian Book Industry Awards
2019 Longlisted Book of the Year for Younger Children CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2019 Notable Book Younger Readers Indie Book Awards 2019 Longlisted Children’s Books |
Reviews
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“This book consists of four stories of Mr Walker after his arrival at his new home and I do hope there will be more as they are charming and heart-warming. Beautifully illustrated the stories follow Mr Walker’s experiences as he learns to interact with both his new family and the various guests he encounters. Royalties from this book go to support the Guide Dogs of Victoria which is a truly lovely bonus.”
SUE WARREN, JUST SO STORIES BLOG “This is an absolutely beautiful book for ages 7 and up. Once trained to be a guide dog, Mr Walker finds himself as an ambassador at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. He is an endearing dog, with likeable traits who soon finds himself popular with the guests. The book contains four heart warming stories that are beautifully illustrated.” KATHRYN SCHUMACHER, READPLUS |
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VIDEO LINKS
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Join children’s author and illustrator Sara Acton and the Central Coast Library Service for stories, drawing and activities. Discover the techniques and materials used to create the loveable canine character in the chapter book, The Tales of Mr Walker, and learn how to create expressive characters.
Available on the CoastConnect YouTube channel Click here to view 
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