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Name: Hunter and his dog
Author: Brian Wildsmith

In Brian Wildsmith’s children’s picture story, a hunting dog trained to retrieve birds finds that his compassionate nature conflicts with the hard work expected of him. Set against the backdrop of wildlife and the theater of hunting, the tale explores themes of kindness, conservation, and the bond between human and animal.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Brian Wildsmith

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