Bruno and Titch

By Sheena Dempsey

Meet Bruno, a wildly inventive boy, and his new pet, Titch, a neurotic, slightly melodramatic guinea pig. Can they get past their differences?

In this tale of a boy and his guinea pig, author-illustrator Sheena Dempsey offers a contemporary and comical take on new pets and new friends. As the only guinea pig left in Mrs Pinkerley’s pet shop, Titch is getting lonely and anxious. All he wants is his very own Big Person. Then one day fate collides – a boy named Bruno comes into the shop looking for the perfect pet... Their eyes meet, and – HOORAY! – Titch has a home at last! There’s just one problem: Bruno loves to play and invent wild games and make big messes (and eat sticky pancakes). As for Titch, well, he prefers the quiet life – a nice nap, a plate of salad leaves. Will they find a way to make their friendship work, or will Titch end up back where he started, in the pet shop?

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 3+

Publication details:
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781406336160
Published: 07 Aug 2014
Price: £11.99

Size: 245 x 215 mm
Pages: 32

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'Pre-schoolers will love it' Babybuzz Magazine

'A sweet story about finding a friend' Sunday Express

'Dempsey’s drawings… are busy and endearing.' The Times

'An unusual and original tale of friendship with delightful illustrations which are full of gentle humour.' Parents in Touch

'Provides further exploration of the developing bond between animal and human. . . . presented by Titch’s perspective, is chartered humorously and sympathetically in text and illustration.' Irish Times

'A wonderful, engaging tale of friendship . . . humorously and poignantly told . . . a warm and inviting tale' The School Librarian

'A sweet, comic story about friendships and making things work out even though Bruno and Titch like different things! The fact that it is told from the guinea pig’s point of view adds to the humour and the detailed illustrations promise entertainment for multiple readings.' Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read

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