Description

A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can t Take an Elephant on a Bus.

Shortlisted for Oscar s Book Prize 2022

Digby David slammed the door,
and dumped his bag upon the floor.
Daddy! I DEMAND a pet,
Why have I not got one yet?

Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet – it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben s guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean s cat. Digby David s Daddy does what he s told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart… for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy s hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby s dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him… a gorilla!

A hilarious tale with a be careful what you wish for message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don t look after it properly.