Simp is a small, fat, ugly dog. Nobody loves her and she hasn't got a home, so she sets out in search of a friend and finds a family -and some hidden talents that make her rather special...

About the Author
John Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.

Reviews
Sprightly illustrations provide a sophisticated and refreshing accompaniment to an entertaining story * School Library Journal *
He is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
The language of children is Burningham's * TES *



Book Information
ISBN 9780099400776
Author John Burningham
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 184g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 216mm * 4mm