Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog; Terrie Chilvers, illustrated by Tim Budgen

Little dog goes in search of big dreams in sweet canine caper.

Michael the sausage dog is by far the most talented pooch in Snuffles-by-Sea. No other dog has the paw-er to read minds. Teaming up with Stanley Big Dog, the local talent competition is the paw-fect opportunity to show the world his amazing ability. He’s got the sequinned waistcoat and the glittery bowtie; nail the act and Hollywoof awaits. But cracking into show business is no walkies in the park and it’ll take more than just mind-reading to go from underdog to top pup…

​Bursting with pork chops, an adorable cast of dogs and plenty of attitude (from big-headed Michael and his nemesis, Susan the peanut-balancing Chocolate Labrador), Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog is deserving of a hearty round of apawse. Told through the voice of a very endearing and egotistical sausage dog who is determined to crack his way into show business and become the most famous canine in the world, the witty and lively story will have everyone howling with laughter.

Packed with doggie puns, pup-tastic artwork and important messages around perseverance, chasing your dreams, valuing others and not being self-absorbed, it has all the ingredients to entertain the whole family and will have everyone feeling those positive vibes.

Fun, heartwarming, feel-good reading. Four paws up from me!

Recommended for 7+.

With huge thanks to Firefly Press for the copy I received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.