Catherine Jacob 
Lulu’s Big Surprise 

Jaya and her friends are desperate for a puppy of their own. They’ve even created Puppy Club to find out all they need to know. When the time comes they’ll be the perfect owners!Jaya, Willow, Harper and Elsa all dream of having a dog. So when Jaya’s aunt, who runs Underdogs Rescue Centre, tells Jaya that new dog Lulu is expecting puppies it feels like the girls’ best chance to get their parents to agree. It’s time for Operation Paw-fect Puppy!Along with new Puppy Club members, Arlo and Daniel, the children set about trying to prove to their parents what responsible owners they’d be. But will it be enough to persuade them?The first in a gorgeous new series for young,  animal-loving readers, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Helen Peters.

About the author

From a young age Rachael Saunders has always loved to draw, so she feels extremely blessed to now have her hobby become a career. With a strong interest in the rich printed aesthetic of 1960’s children’s books, her work explores colour, shape and texture in a vibrant and humorous manner. Rachael is based in Hampshire, UK.