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Written by Nathan Luff, illustrated by James Foley
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Published by Walker Books Australia, April 2026
ISBN: 9781760658892 (paperback)
The fourth book in the Paw Prints series – funny stories from your favourite funny people!
When Luca’s mum and dad give him a special present for his birthday, he hopes it’s the pet dog he’s been waiting for. Instead, he gets Fuzzball.
But a guinea pig can’t play fetch, go for walks or learn fun tricks like a dog can. Just when Luca is ready to give up on Fuzzball, he finds something that Fuzzball CAN do …
Reviews
“Such a fun, relatable little read for kids who are in their “I want a pet” era!”
– @vanesajosevski.author via instagram
“the relatable scenario of ‘Can I get a dog?’ is the focus of this dramatic and humorous tale … the pacing is excellent … the illustrations are elite!”
@idreamofallthebooks via instagram
“… guaranteed to have everyone laughing.”
Forest Hill College Library via instagram (@fhclibrary)
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