The Biggest Dog in the Book

The Biggest Dog in the BookDogs of all shapes and sizes star this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but which of them is the BIGGEST dog in the book? With a gatefold that opens out to show

Dogs of all shapes and sizes star this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest?

From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but which of them is the BIGGEST dog in the book?

With a gatefold that opens out to show just how huge the biggest dog is, this gorgeous book compares lots of different dogs, showing how each is lovable in their own way, but only one of them can be the biggest.

Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prize-winning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to all kids who have a dog, any kid that wants a dog, and everyone who loves animals.

Author: Ben Lerwill
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 06/10/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 11.10h x 11.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593965405
Audience: Baby-Preschool


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2025 pg. 90

About the Author
Ben Lerwill is an award-winning travel writer and children's book author, living in a small village in England with his family and sporadically obedient dog. Many of his children's books echo his passion for globetrotting and his experience in his work as a travel writer. Wild Family was named Children's Book of the Week in the Sunday Times, and Around the World in 80 Trees was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize.

Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction, living in the French mountains with his partner and two dogs. Mark studied illustration at university and has illustrated books written by Kes Gray, Lucy Rowland, and Charlie Higson to name a few. His work was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013, and won the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Prize in the same year.