Pet That Dog!: A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends
- Subject
- Animals - Dogs
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Quirk Books
- Size
- 15.0 cm × 20.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9781683692294
A guide for young readers to befriend and care for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities from the dog-loving kid behind the viral Twitter account I've Pet That Dog!
Pet That Dog! A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends is an illustrated guide to meeting, petting, and caring for dogs by Gideon and his mom, Rachel Braunigan.
This fact-filled and fun guide features:
• Helpful instructions on how to pet that dog. Step one: Ask the caregiver!
• Tips for reading dog body language—how do you tell when a puppy wants to play?
• Fascinating facts and stories of amazing dogs from history. Did you know dogs poop in alignment with the north-south axis of the Earth’s magnetic field?
• A dog personality quiz and your very own Dog Tracker to record all the dogs you meet!
This kid-friendly handbook pairs joyful illustrations with an interactive format. With step-by-step guides, fascinating stories, and helpful tips, Pet That Dog! makes a perfect gift for dog-curious kids and dog lovers of all ages.
And for feline fans, check out Pet That Cat! A Handbook for Making Feline Friends.
Pet That Dog! A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends is an illustrated guide to meeting, petting, and caring for dogs by Gideon and his mom, Rachel Braunigan.
This fact-filled and fun guide features:
• Helpful instructions on how to pet that dog. Step one: Ask the caregiver!
• Tips for reading dog body language—how do you tell when a puppy wants to play?
• Fascinating facts and stories of amazing dogs from history. Did you know dogs poop in alignment with the north-south axis of the Earth’s magnetic field?
• A dog personality quiz and your very own Dog Tracker to record all the dogs you meet!
This kid-friendly handbook pairs joyful illustrations with an interactive format. With step-by-step guides, fascinating stories, and helpful tips, Pet That Dog! makes a perfect gift for dog-curious kids and dog lovers of all ages.
And for feline fans, check out Pet That Cat! A Handbook for Making Feline Friends.
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What reviewers said
“A positive, practical guide for young people who want to make canine friends.”
“Cheerful, humorous, full-color illustrations and background art add visual interest and feature ethnically diverse humans. Gideon's infectious enthusiasm for his subject shines out from the engaging and chatty text...Fact-filled fun for any child drawn to canines.”
“A fun book for dog lovers or those hoping to love a dog soon.”
“A fun read…[and] a terrific present for a young dog lover in your life.”
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