I Wish I Were A Dog by Lydia Monks is a picture book about a cat who reckons dogs get all the best breaks and needs affectionate coaxing in order to acknowledge that, actually, it’s fun being a feline, too. It’s a message that will have resonance for an older child feeling resentful of a pampered younger sibling.The illustrations are peppered with visual jokes and Monks’ style, which combines sophisticated collage and naive drawing, brings both Lauren Child and Sara Fanelli to mind. Tucked into the backcover is a bonus, a CD of the story read aloud by Jo Brand, plus music and songs.
