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My ninth book for children, Letters to a Dog is out today!

It’s my debut novella with the wonderful Barrington Stoke, who specialise in accessible, inclusive, dyslexia friendly books for all children, and is gorgeously illustrated throughout by Alice McKinley.

Jamie is in hospital waiting for a life-changing operation on his heart. But if that wasn’t tough enough, he’s also fallen out with his dad Winston and refuses to speak to him. In fact, Jamie and his dad haven’t spoken properly since his mum died. To cheer him up, nurse Shirley suggests he writes a letter to the dog he desperately wants to adopt from the local dogs home. But imagine his surprise when Dog writes back…

Now available in all good bookshops and libraries near you!

BREAKING: I have a new book! I have long envied Barrington Stoke’s list of incredible books not just for their accessibility and concision but also their astonishing range of voices and stories.

So today, I am jumping up and wagging my tail to announce that I will be joining that list with

LETTERS TO A DOG in May 2025!

When I was little, I sometimes wrote postcards from holidays or birthday cards to my pets, but they never wrote back. What if one did?

This story follows Jamie, who begins writing to a longed-for pet while awaiting an operation.

“Piers Torday has delivered something uplifting, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny, which demonstrates his remarkable ability to weave storytelling magic!” – Ailsa Bathgate, Barrington Stoke.

I can’t wait to share this amazing story with you all! 🐶 The completely gorgeous artwork and interior illustrations are by Alice Mckinley.