One Dog, Two Dogs: A lift-the-flap, pop-up book with 20 dogs to count! by Jonathan Emmett ill. Rob Hodgson

ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 Aug 2026

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
ISBN: 9781805139171

Good to see a new title from Jonathan Emmett, who last featured on ACHUKA over a decade ago when he launched a discussion about gender bias in picture books…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 hilarious hounds in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the paw-fect book for dog lovers, young and old.

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Our #BookOfTheDay is a sturdy board book – and love letter to cats – that could help to support children's counting skills and language acquisition!

It's #OneCatTwoCats from Jonathan Emmett and Rob Hodgson:https://t.co/Gh0qHpj4Xl @NosyCrow pic.twitter.com/8tVO9H2oOz

— BookTrust (@Booktrust) September 30, 2025