Shirley Hughes’s Dogger became a classic 43 years ago. Now she has written a magical festive sequel 

The position of the left ear, cocked in a pose of perpetual curiosity, is instantly familiar.  The brown fur remains ever-so-slightly threadbare, testament to the affections of one very devoted owner. More than 40 years have passed since a stuffed toy dog named Dogger and his doting, but occasionally careless, owner Dave first captured the … Read more