Spotlight On... Spot The Dog

In this series, I take a look at the stories behind some our most-beloved classic characters. We love them like members of our own family, but how much do we really know about them?

First up… SPOT THE DOG

Spot the Dog was created by author-illustrator Eric Hill (1927 – 2014). His debut book Where’s Spot? (1980), featuring a simply-drawn mischievous dog, was an instant worldwide hit.

Find out some fascinating facts about our favourite puppy below!

Spot The Dog books are published by Penguin Books.

Cover of Spot The Dog book

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