Discover a story of friendship with The Little Dog and the Lost Duck, a 24-page hardcover picture book written and designed by and the little dog laughed founder Kylie Platt. Its warm illustrations introduce a familiar family of characters through an adventure filled with loyalty, kindness and determination.
When Petunia Duck goes missing, Milo Bear, Percy Lion, Barnaby Elephant and Elliot Dog search high and low. Following clues and finding courage along the way, the friends work towards a clever rescue that shows how friendship can guide the way home.
Children who already know the brand’s soft toys can meet their favourite characters on the page, while new readers can discover the whole family together. The sturdy hardcover and thick pages are made for small hands and repeated reading, giving this gentle story a place on the everyday bookshelf.
Measuring 20 × 20cm, this Australian-designed children’s picture book is recommended for ages two and up. Choose it for a birthday or Christmas gift, or give it as a baby shower keepsake to enjoy as the child grows.
Key Features
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Illustrated 24-page picture book
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Written and designed by Kylie Platt
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Warm story of friendship, loyalty and kindness
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Features Petunia, Milo, Percy, Barnaby and Elliot
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Sturdy hardcover with thick pages
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Australian designed; recommended for ages 2+
Product Details
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Brand: and the little dog laughed
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Title: The Little Dog and the Lost Duck
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Writer and designer: Kylie Platt
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Format: Hardcover picture book
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Length: 24 pages
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Dimensions: 20 × 20cm
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Recommended age: Two years and upwards
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Design origin: Australia
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Includes: Book only
Why You’ll Love It
The familiar characters and gentle rescue story make this a lovely book to revisit together, with friendship at the heart of every adventure.
Reading & Gifting
Share the story aloud, follow the clues and talk about how the friends help one another. Pair it with a separately purchased character soft toy, or give it on its own as a birthday, Christmas or baby shower keepsake.
