My Godson and his family came to visit on Sunday, and we did the Natural History museum, see the dinosaurs etc. When we got back I gave him a copy of Bad Dog, signed to him, cause I'm a cool God Mum, and asked him what he thought of the cover. His comment was it's awesome, how good is that? The best.
'Right answer junior'. It is only recently that I have come to really appreciate the significance of a gifted book that has been signed - but one by the author, even better. Nice touch.
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Wonderful artwork on you cover.
ReplyDeleteMy Godson and his family came to visit on Sunday, and we did the Natural History museum, see the dinosaurs etc. When we got back I gave him a copy of Bad Dog, signed to him, cause I'm a cool God Mum, and asked him what he thought of the cover. His comment was it's awesome, how good is that? The best.
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