Author & Illustrator Profile
Rosemary Wells
2 Books
Rosemary Wells is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's literature, best known for creating the beloved "Max and Ruby" picture book series. Over her extensive career, she has written and illustrated over a hundred books, including the "Voyage to the Bunny Planet" series and the "McDuff" books. Her charming animal characters and relatable stories have made her a staple in early childhood reading.
Books in "McDuff"
A little white terrier is wandering the streets on a dark and rainy night. He has no name, no home, and nobody to love him. While searching for food and a warm place to sleep, he is constantly chased away. Finally, he arrives at the doorstep of a kind young couple named Fred and Lucy. They bring the wet pup inside, give him a warm bath, and feed him a delicious bowl of vanilla rice pudding. You will feel your heart warm as the couple realizes they simply cannot take the sweet dog to the pound. This is a gentle and comforting story about a lonely animal finally finding a permanent home and a name of his own.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
McDuff is a spunky little terrier who loves his comfortable life with Fred and Lucy. But one day, he spots a rabbit in the neighbor's yard and simply cannot resist the urge to chase it. He runs far away from his safe garden and soon realizes he is completely lost. After wandering around, he is found by a kind woman named Mrs. Higgins who drives him into town in the sidecar of her motorcycle. You will be on the edge of your seat as McDuff sniffs the air, searching for the familiar smells and sounds of his own home. It is a thrilling and highly detailed adventure that perfectly captures a beloved dog's journey back to his family.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
