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The Inside Dog
Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs - a charming story about being brave and trying new experiences by award-winning children's author Pip Harry with illustrations by Carolyn Davis
Cuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs. Will this inside dog ever be ready for outside adventures?
A charming book about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things from CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry, with illustrations by Carolyn Davis.
Cuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs. Will this inside dog ever be ready for outside adventures?
A charming book about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things from CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry, with illustrations by Carolyn Davis.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2025
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About the author
Pip Harry
13 books112 followersPip Harry is an Australian children’s author and journalist. Her middle grade novel, The Little Wave, won the CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Award and the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year. It was shortlisted for the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards – Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature.
Her young adult novels include I’ll Tell You Mine, Head of the River, and Because of You, shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Victorian Premier's Literary Award and Queensland Literary Awards.
Are You There, Buddha? is a 2022 CBCA Notable book and was nominated for the Ethel Turner prize.
Pip’s latest middle grade novel, August & Jones is out now.
Her young adult novels include I’ll Tell You Mine, Head of the River, and Because of You, shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Victorian Premier's Literary Award and Queensland Literary Awards.
Are You There, Buddha? is a 2022 CBCA Notable book and was nominated for the Ethel Turner prize.
Pip’s latest middle grade novel, August & Jones is out now.
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January 12, 2026
We love this book, it reminds us of our dog Ockie 🐾
February 3, 2025
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The Inside Dog by Pip Harry & Carolyn Davis is just the cutest picture book!
It tells the story of Cuddles, who is very much an inside dog, as he goes with his family on a farm holiday. So suddenly Cuddles, who is the kind of dog that hides the lead when it’s time for a walk so he doesn’t have to go, finds himself on a farm with outdoor dogs who NEVER EVER go inside. Now he must be brave and face the outdoors.
It’s a cute story about stepping outside one’s comfort zone, even when it’s scary, and trying new things and making new friends. The illustrations are gorgeous, Cuddles looks so adorable!
I recommend this for early childhood and early primary school aged children. I think kids who love puppies will love this book!
Thank you Hachette Australia for sending me this #gifted copy.
The Inside Dog by Pip Harry & Carolyn Davis is just the cutest picture book!
It tells the story of Cuddles, who is very much an inside dog, as he goes with his family on a farm holiday. So suddenly Cuddles, who is the kind of dog that hides the lead when it’s time for a walk so he doesn’t have to go, finds himself on a farm with outdoor dogs who NEVER EVER go inside. Now he must be brave and face the outdoors.
It’s a cute story about stepping outside one’s comfort zone, even when it’s scary, and trying new things and making new friends. The illustrations are gorgeous, Cuddles looks so adorable!
I recommend this for early childhood and early primary school aged children. I think kids who love puppies will love this book!
Thank you Hachette Australia for sending me this #gifted copy.
April 3, 2025
“I LOVED it!” says Mstr A (7yrs), after asking it to be read 3 times in a row. This is such a beautiful story of Cuddles adventuring out of his comfort zone, sharing new experiences with new friends and the outcome wasn’t as bad he expected. This book opened up conversations with Mstr A about bravery and trying new things.
April 5, 2025
5 ⭐️
Such a cute story about a dog who doesn’t like to do outdoor activities (very relatable haha 😂).
This is another book I read for uni and I would definitely read this with a primary school class in the younger years. The illustrations are fantastic and I love the colour palette.
Again, I didn’t think I’d add this to my goodreads lol but I wanted to give it an official review.
Such a cute story about a dog who doesn’t like to do outdoor activities (very relatable haha 😂).
This is another book I read for uni and I would definitely read this with a primary school class in the younger years. The illustrations are fantastic and I love the colour palette.
Again, I didn’t think I’d add this to my goodreads lol but I wanted to give it an official review.
November 8, 2025
I just loved this simple little story about a sweet little indoor dog.
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