The Hospital Dog
Julia Donaldson, Sara Ogilvie
Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog.
Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,
Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!
After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!
A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog – winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers’ Award.
Reviews
I didn’t know dogs could swim in the sea!
Professor Cornelius Pineapple 14.09.2025
I liked how Dot helps everyone if they are grumpy, sad or scared or shy. She is a good dog!
Countess Pinky Custard 31.08.2025
We loved this book because the dog made everyone so happy, and in the end the people help the dog like he helped them when they were poorly.
General Mandrake Owl 31.08.2025
One of my favourites, I like the end when they all visit Dot
Princess Sapphire Bertrand 17.08.2025
I like the dog called Dot and she likes to swim in the sea and she makes all the poorly children feel better. I would recommend it
Captain Chip Menace 11.08.2025
It is funny
Nurse Fandango Banana 05.08.2025
I want to read it again and again!
Chief Pongo Waterfall 03.08.2025
I like this book because its about a dalmatian named Dot who saves a boy that is deaf and she visits poorly people. I would recommend this book because its about being nice to other people.
Major Slide Custard 30.07.2025
Star Reviewer
SPOILER: I liked it because it had a dog in it, but it was sad when the dog hurt herself.
Countess Aspidistra Frankfurter 29.07.2025
It was really good because I liked the dog.
Sir Natty Chipperfield 29.07.2025
Good book
Viscountess Majorca Mildew 25.07.2025
I like this book because the Hospital dog helps people. There was a boy who was deaf and he walked into the street and then the Hospital dog passed him back, but he hurt himself but all of the children came to visit him.
Dona Ursula Hoverboard 23.07.2025
Star Reviewer
I liked Dot the hospital dog because she had millions of spots! Would you recommend it to someone else? Yeah!
Coach Tuesday O’Doughnut 17.07.2025
I liked Dot the most because she is a caring dog and she saved Joe's life. I would recommend it because it's a nice book.
Nurse Rose Sudoku 16.07.2025
I like that it shows kindness to others throughout
Empress Iggy Waxwork 14.07.2025
I was scared when Dot got hit by the car but I liked it when she got lots of cuddles from the children that me to visit her
Empress Kangaroo O’Doughnut 06.07.2025
I like this book because the dog was helpful and saved a boy from a car. When dog’s leg was broken all came and cheered him up. I recommend this book to all kids.
Don Sandwich Fink 17.01.2025
Love this story Love the rhyming
Baroness Rapunzel Buffalo 02.09.2024
Good drawings. Fun story. Reminds me of my cat.
Senor Flash Tinkle 30.08.2024
The best bit was when Dot got lots of presents!!
Viscount Jazzy Buffalo 29.08.2024
