What’s the book about?
In this fun, canine adventure, Boofa Boy Jones and Skippy Gillespie must learn the importance of sharing.
When Boofa Boy Jones steals Skippy Gillespie’s very big bone, a marvellous doggy race ensues. All through the night the pair run through the suburban streets from the doggy dump to the dog park and home again. But who will win the mighty bone, and will they feast all alone?
Award-winning First Nations author Sally Morgan and CBCA award-winning illustrator Karen Blair have created a playful, rhyming adventure that’s perfect for younger readers who love dogs.
Recommended for:
Ages 2+
Three reasons to read it:
- With 32 pages, easy-to-follow language, and bright, expressive illustrations, The Midnight Chew is made for preschoolers and early primary kids to enjoy. Whether you’re reading it at bedtime, in a classroom, or during storytime, it’s a book that keeps the energy up and little eyes wide open.
Blair’s artwork brings each scene to life with movement, colour, and charm. You can almost feel the wind in your fur as the dogs sprint through all types of scenery. The characters’ facial expressions are full of energy and feeling, helping young readers understand emotions like excitement, jealousy, and joy without needing a lot of words.
Boofa Boy Jones and Skippy Gillespie race through the city streets after one of them steals a very big bone, setting off a wild chase filled with twists and turns. The playful rhyming text gives the story a fast, bouncy rhythm that’s perfect for reading aloud and will have kids giggling with every page.
Buy a copy of The Midnight Chew here.
About the author:
Sally Morgan was born in Perth, in 1951. She has published books for both adults and children, including her acclaimed autobiography, My Place. She has also established a national reputation as an artist and has works in many private and public collections.
Karen Blair is an award-winning Western Australian author and illustrator of nearly 20 children’s books. Her books have been published in eight countries, and she has illustrated for some of Australia’s most acclaimed authors. She has worked as a primary art teacher and creates books from her home studio in Fremantle where she lives with her husband, two children and small dog.
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