Shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 & the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012. Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good - with hilarious results! This is the second picture book from rapidly rising star Chris Haughton, whose bold art and psychedelic colour palette appeal to young children and parents alike. Chris was named as one of the Booktrust's Best New Illustrators 2011. A Bit Lostwas winner of the 2011 Ellis Dillon award and Bisto Children's Book of the Year Award.
It's hard work being good all the time. And it's especially hard for a dog like George! Harris is off to do some shopping. Will you be good, George? he asks. George hopes he can. He really wants to...but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat...What will George do now?
'With his strong vibrant colours, lively characters and distinctive writing style, Chris Haughton is quickly becoming one of our best new illustrators.' We Love This Book
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About Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator, and the acclaimed author of the picture books A Bit Lost, Oh No, George!, Shh!We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry, Little Crab and Maybe...
His books have won many prestigious prizes and awards across the world, from the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award to The Irish Children's Book of the Year, and have been published into thirty different languages.
He has also won the 2011 Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, Dutch Picture Book of the Year and was named one of the Booktrust's Best New Illustrators 2011. Originally from Dublin, Chris Haughton now lives in London.
