Bitza is a bit lost. He’s had so much fun in the park with his ball, but another dog has grabbed it in his mouth. Bitza doesn’t know what else to do but follow the dog to try and get it back.

The dog, small like himself knows the ball isn’t his, but no matter how hard Bitza waits for him to drop it… he doesn’t. The girl with the other dog leads him to a white fence and lets him into a yard. She shuts the gate behind him.

Bitza learns that the dog is called Freddy, and he appeals for his ball back again. But Freddy won’t listen and Bitsa’s ball disappears through a front door along with Freddy. Sigh.

The girl, takes Bitza home, where Bitza‘s day gets even more interesting.

A fun, sweet story told through the eyes of Bitza. Part labrador, part poodle, part this and part that, Bitza is small, friendly and smart. His adventure starts with the loss of a beloved ball, and meeting a young dog walker.

This is the first book in this junior chapter book series, where the reader sees just what Bitza is thinking as he smells new smells, meets new people and tastes new things.

The second book in the series – Bitza – Rules? What Rules?

Perfect for early readers, animal lovers and children who love a great series.

Author – Andrew Daddo

Illustrator – Stephen Michael King

Age – 6+

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