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In *Looking for Rex*, Jan Ormerod tells the heartwarming tale of children who believe that their grandpa will never feel lonely if he has a dog of his own. They decide the dog should be named Rex, but what will he look like? Playful adventures and imaginative sightings lead them to “see” a dog, only to find that it never quite matches their expectations. The story explores themes of loneliness, human–animal relationships, and the affection that can grow between family members and their imagined companions.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jan Ormerod
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