Ella Farmoodle by Jill Noble

This is a fun book for any dog lover. Ella Farmoodle is a poodle with a difference.  She has her very own farm and she looks after all of the animals on her farm.  She spends her day doing jobs around the farm, making sure that all of the animals have food and water.  She also ensures that all of the animals are safe.

One terrible day the wind blows the gate open and the sheep are nowhere to be seen.  Ella quickly leaps into action and goes looking for her precious sheep.  She finally finds them and brings them back to the farm safe and sound.

At the end of the day all of the animals gather together so Ella can do her most important job of the day, protecting all of the animals from the fox. Ella and her animals are happy together on their farm. 

This is a lovely story, with the illustrations beautifully supporting the narrative.  It captures the hard work that is required on the farm with the friendship that Ella has with the animals.

 I highly recommend this book.

Themes: Dogs, Farms.

Karen Colliver