Inspired by his real‐life animal experiences, Mr Dog is a brilliant series of books by epic explorer Ben Fogle that are full of furry fun. If an animal’s in trouble, you can always count on Mr Dog to help!

The new book Mr Dog and the Seal Deal sees Mr Dog spending some time out at sea with his fishermen friends. But when a local seal goes missing, Mr Dog sets out to solve the mystery! Anchors aweigh!


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Listen to Ben read an extract from the book!





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Author Answers

We asked YOU to send in questions in for Ben online. Here’s what he had to say!

Ben is one of the UK’s leading explorers, adventurers and broadcasters.
He’s presented programmes like Animal Park, Countryfile and
Wild in Africa. He’s also and Ambassador for the
World Wildlife Fund and Tusk, and has also been appointed United Nations’ Patron
for the Wilderness.



Amber, 7: Why is your character called ‘Mr Dog’?
Ben: I once met a street dog in India that the locals called Mr Dog. He was a scraggy mutt but I loved the fact the locals called him Mr!


Igor, 9, and Max, 6: Who was the first person to read Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit?
Ben: My son Ludo and my daughter Iona. They read it at the same time. I was more nervous about them reading the book than anyone else! 


Sophia, 5: Which big animal do you think would be the cutest if it was the same size as a mouse?
Ben: I LOVE this question! I think a miniature elephant would be amazing. Imagine a tiny little elephant with its trunk and tusks!


George, 8: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
Ben: I’d be a whale! Imagine having the ocean as your home and being able to travel thousands of miles in any direction!


Joshua, 8: If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
Ben: I’d quite like to leave the world! Space exploration is the next frontier (along with deep sea exploration). I hope I get to travel into space one day!


George, 8: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
Ben: I’d be a whale! Imagine having the ocean as your home and being able to travel thousands of miles in any direction!


Joshua, 8: If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
Ben: I’d quite like to leave the world! Space exploration is the next frontier (along with deep sea exploration). I hope I get to travel into space one day!


Max, 5: What’s the funniest animal you’ve ever seen?
Ben: I think the naked mole rat is pretty weird. They are what I would describe as beautifully ugly!


Finn, 9: How have your travel adventures influenced your books?
Ben: Throughout my adventures I’ve collected so many amazing tales about animals. I’ve tried to bring them to life in the Mr Dog adventures!

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Competition

We’re giving away both books in the Mr Dog series – Mr Dog and the Seal Deal and Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit. Click here to find out how to enter!


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Mr Dog and the Seal Deal and Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit are out now – available wherever good books are sold!

Illustrations © Nikolas Ilic.























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