Tim’s birthday is around the corner and he knows exactly what he wants … a dog! Unfortunately, his parents have other ideas. They think dogs are noisy, messy and lots of work. What will Tim ask for, for his birthday? An electric guitar? A pet python? A motorbike? Or maybe he can come up with a plan to make his parents change their minds…Tim’s birthday wishes will have toddlers – and their parents – in stitches!
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
No one has written a review for 'As long as it's not a dog'
Why not be the first to share your opinion?
Jaco Jacobs is the most popular and prolific children's book author in Afrikaans. He has published more than 140 books and over a million copies have been sold. Jaco is also a well-known columnist, blogger, freelance journalist and translator. He lives in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Kobus Geldenhuys is an award-winning translator of children and young adu
Alex Latimer is a hugely successful children's book author, whose books include The Boy Who Cried Ninja. He lives in Cape Town, South Africa. In this book he collaborates for the first time with his illustrator brother, Patrick Latimer.
Patrick Latimer is a South African illustrator and cartoonist. After several years working as an art director, he made t
