Spot the Dog is a series of books by Eric Hill , which were later made into a popular children's animation for BBC television by David McKee's King Rollo Films .

First published in 1980, Where's Spot was inspired by the reaction of Eric's 2-year-old son to an advert in which lifting the flap revealed a funny picture. On publication, however, it became tremendously successful and a string of further books featuring the character were commissioned.

Later, an animated version was produced, along with translations into more than 60 languages. The character has also starred in interactive CD-ROMs and musical videos, as well as appearing "in person" at events throughout the world.

The books are much praised by librarians and teachers for encouraging very young children to start reading, and have even been used to teach literacy to adults.

External link

• Official site