# War Dog: Illustrated WWII Picture Book

WWII: War Dog is an illustrated picture book about Judy, a dog serving as a mascot aboard HMS Grasshopper during the Second World War. Its 32-page story follows Judy through separation from her crew and includes a non-fiction spread about animals in conflict.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.99 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 25%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:40:16.894Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 53

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## At a glance

- Follows Judy, a ship’s dog who catches rats, watches for danger and brings comfort to her crew.
- The listing describes the story as based on Judy’s real wartime experience.
- Illustrations are credited to Carolina Rabei, with a non-fiction spread about animals involved in conflict.

## Pros

- Combines an illustrated narrative with factual material at the back, giving the book both story and learning content.
- The wartime story centres on loyalty, resilience and an animal companion, with a stated reading age of 4–8 years.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Publication date: 14 Aug. 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years
- ISBN-10: 0702325945
- ISBN-13: 978-0702325946
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 24.6 x 0.6 x 27.6 cm
- Weight listed: 150 g

## Before you buy

- The account includes separation from Judy’s crew and beloved Frank. Consider this wartime subject matter when choosing a book for a young reader.

## A good fit for

- Children aged 4–8 interested in dogs, illustrated stories or World War II history.
- Adults looking for a picture book that pairs a historical story with a short factual section.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking an older-child chapter book or a light, contemporary animal story.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story and content positively and says the book works well for children across a wide age group. That feedback is relevant if you want an illustrated read-aloud or early independent read, while the listed 32-page length and wartime subject give a clearer guide to format and theme than ratings alone.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story and content positively.
- Positive themes: Customers say the book appeals to a wide age group.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is War Dog about?
It follows Judy, a dog serving aboard HMS Grasshopper, through wartime duties and separation from her crew.
### Does the book include factual information?
Yes. The listing says there is a non-fiction spread at the back about animals involved in conflict.
### What age is the book listed for?
The stated reading age is 4 - 8 years.

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## Images

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