Description
Book SynopsisA guide for young readers to befriend and care for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities from eleven-year-old dog-loving Gideon Kidd of 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.
Trade Review“A positive, practical guide for young people who want to make canine friends.”—
Virginian-Pilot“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.”—
Kirkus Reviews
“A fun book for dog lovers or those hoping to love a dog soon.”
—School Library Journal
“A fun read…[and] a terrific present for a young dog lover in your life.”—
DogODay
