Catherine Pickles: 5 books

This humorous book tells the story of Worzel, an enormous lurcher with “issues” and his newly adopted family told entirely from the dog's point of view. Adapted from Catherine Pickles highly acclaimed blog, a finalist in the UK Blog Awards 2015, this is a uniquely told story of family life with...

Children and dogs can be the best of friends, and good for each other in so many ways. Many adults will fondly remember a childhood dog who helped them through a hard time simply by being there as a constant companion they could confide in without being judged, or curl up with when they needed comfort....

Things look like they just might be settling down for Worzel. After a year in his forever home, he's come to an almost peaceful truce with most of the cats, persuaded his Mum and Dad that ‘sit’ isn't essential, and most importantly established his place in the middle of the bed.No longer a cautious...

Worzel is still an enormous Lurcher with ‘issues,’ but his issues are now predictable. Now in his fourth year with his forever family, life is changing. As the children grow up and begin to spread their wings, Worzel's world should be more peaceful. But as life rolls on, a changing of the guard...

Now in his third year with his forever family, Worzel's horizons are expanding. When the council try to take away his favourite beach, Worzel and his family march in to a campaign to save the beach; there's a foreign trip to plan for, a ball-obsessed Labrador to contend with, plus a foster brother who...