Rusty Rumble and His Smelly Socks by Dianne Ellis

This rhyming text picture book captures the comical story of a dear little dog, Rusty, who waits anxiously in the dog shelter for someone to give him a good home.

The Rumble family are on a drive one day when Summer sees the sign pointing to the dog pound and asks her father if she could look for a little spotty dog. Summer instantly falls in love with Rusty so they take him home and give him good food, walks, bubble baths and lots of love. Rusty is in heaven.

But, on Monday morning when they all leave the house, he feels alone and sad and can’t wait for their return. That night, while contentedly lying by their sweet-smelling feet, Rusty has a great idea. So, he secretly collects a smelly sock from each family member and hides them in his little bed so he’ll never feel lonely again.

Author: Dianne Ellis

As a child, Dianne Ellis wrote poems and has continued to do so throughout her life, inspired by people and experiences. Several of her poems have been acknowledged in poetry competitions and published. Dianne was awarded 1st prize in the 11th Kathleen Julia Bates Memorial Writing Competition with her poem "The Family Cat" in April 2014. In 2000, after gaining her Diploma of Professional Children's Writing, Dianne hasn't stopped writing, particularly about one of her favourite book characters: Rusty Rumble.

Rusty Rumble and His Smelly Socks is available from Xlibris. You can also order an autographed copy from the author's official website.

Posted on December 05, 2012