The Little Mistake

By Nicola Davies

Rosie is given a sheepdog puppy to rear who looks and behaves differently to the other sheepdogs on the farm and is too friendly to herd the sheep. When she overhears her parents referring to her as their 'little mistake', her puppy teaches her that not all mistakes are bad in this charming story about belonging and finding your place._x000D_
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The Little Mistake is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children's author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Graffeg
• Release date: May 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781913634612

Nicola Davies

Nicola Davies is a writer, producer and presenter of radio and television, including The Really Wild Show. Amongst her many acclaimed books for children are Big Blue Whale, One Tiny Turtle, and Poo which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award.

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Nicola Davies

The Little Mistake

Illustrations Cathy Fisher

The Little Mistake

Rose raced up the sloping yard to the farmhouse at top speed. She kicked off her wellingtons, ran down the hall, and skidded into the kitchen door with a bang.

‘People usually open doors first, Rose,’ said Dad through a mouthful of chips.

‘She’s probably lost her teddy,’ added Robert, and they both laughed. Sometimes Rose didn’t like her dad and her big brother at all, and she was just about to tell them so when she felt a hand on her shoulder; it was Mum.

‘What’s the rush, Rosie Posie?’ she said. ‘I saw you tearing up the yard like a rabbit.’

Mum’s face was a whole nest of wrinkles, but her dark eyes were as bright and alive as a robin’s.

‘Trixie’s in the barn,’ Rose told her, ‘I think she’s having her puppies!’

‘Is she now!’ Mum grinned. Trixie’s pups were famous for miles around as the best sheepdogs in the county, and Mum was just as excited as Rose was about the new litter. ‘Well, we’d better go an check on her!’ said Mum.

‘Can we have your chips then?’ Dad and Robert called after them. Mum rolled her eyes.

‘Those boys!’ she said. ‘What are they like?’

Mum collected the puppy bag from the hall cupboard. Inside was a lantern in case the birth lasted