Subtitle: Book 2
By: Andrew Daddo
Illustrated by: Stephen Michael King
Genre: YFP - Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Published by: Penguin Australia
Published: 17 Feb 2026
ISBN: 9781761355998

Description

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King!


I've found a new home!


It's the best.


I've got a new best friend. A new top dog. A new place to sleep - and lots and LOTS of new rules - they're probably more weird than good.


When Jassy and Dad leave me home alone, I forget the rules. I'm thinking more about digging for bones and remodeling. Backyard Bitza!


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Review

Jas and Bitza are settling into life together after recently finding each other.


Dad is keen to set the rules of the house in place, particularly around sitting on the couch, but Bitza has a way of seeing and understanding things differently. He thinks that Dad and Jas should be fully aware of his rules too!


When Bitza is left home alone for the first time, he encounters Freddy, the dog next door. What mischief and mayhem will these two get up to?


Told from the point of view of Bitza, this is the second story in this delightful series, that dog lovers in particular will thoroughly enjoy. It is best suited to those in the lower and middle primary years.


Teacher notes for Books 1 & 2 in this series, prepared by the publisher, are available on our website for this title.


Reviewed Sam