A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs [Paperback]

Lisa Rosenthal (Author), John Caruso (Foreword)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Owning a pet can teach a child responsibility, patience, confidence, and the satisfaction of a job well done—and best of all, it’s fun! Over 60 inventive activities and crafts such as Can Do Canine Show and Dog Day Story teach kids about taking care of their pooch pal while promoting a long-lasting relationship. Games such as musical chairs, burying bones together, and throwing a frisbee and flyball; fun things to make such as a rag rug, a pooch pillow, and a puppy bed; and yummy treats to cook such as crunchy dog biscuits and a dog food cake get kids involved with taking care of their dog’s needs while teaching healthy care-giving techniques and fostering a deep friendship. In addition, A Dog’s Best Friend includes information about dog obedience training; a reading list of children’s animal books; listings of Web sites, pet-care resources, and animal organizations and events; and amusing trivia for dog lovers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-This guidebook helps children establish friendships with their dogs and develop responsibility by caring for them. The introduction for parents discusses things to consider before bringing a dog home, how to choose the right one for your family, foster dog care as a preliminary tryout, and more. The main text covers puppy care, "creature comforts," safety, food, games, and projects. More than 60 activities including crafts, recipes, and games are suggested as are helpful hints to make vet visits and travel with pets easier. Concluding sections have an extensive reading list; resources including Web sites, organizations, and a list of hotels that welcome pets; and a bibliography. Scattered throughout the book are "Paws for Thought," boxed sections with factual tidbits about canine pets. A real treat for dogs and their kids.
Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"A must have book for young children and their four-legged friends." -- SmarterKids.com

"A wonderful guidebook to help children develop a friendship with their dog through participation and understanding." -- John Caruso, Director of Humane Education, The Anti-Cruelty Society

"Dogs deserve a lifelong commitment of responsible caring, and Rosenthal's book deserves praise for helping children play their part." -- The Humane Society of the United States

"Gives ideas for fun safe activities for you and your dog to do together." -- The Boston Globe

"Good basic advice, simply stated, is interspersed with enough fun projects to hold the attentions of youngsters both two-legged and four-legged." -- Betty White, actress and dog lover

"Kids' and parents' time will be well spent boning up with this informative book." -- Children's Literature

"Must-have for dog owners." -- Copley News Service

"Novel ideas to strengthen the canine/child connection." -- Dog World magazine

"Shares a wide variety of activities that provide countless hours of indoor entertainment for everyone." -- Dog World magazine

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556523629
• ISBN-13: 978-1556523625
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INFORMATIVE, FUN AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE BOOK!!, August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs (Paperback)

THIS IS A TERRFIIC BOOK FILLED WITH TIPS NOT ONLY ON FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG, BUT ALSO TIPS ON SELECTING A GREAT DOG, TRAINING, GROOMING, AND EVEN RECIPES TO BAKE FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE DARLING, AND THE TEXT IS FUN AND EASY TO READ FOR DOG LOVERS OF ANY AGE. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR 1ST TIME DOG OWNERS, OR SEASONED DOG LOVERS. GREAT ALL AROUND FUN AND INFORMATION ON TOPICS THAT ARE NOT ONLY HELPFUL BUT ENTERTAINING AS WELL!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle, respectful activities to enjoy with your dog pal., August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs (Paperback)

It's absolutely wonderful. This is a great book for persons of any age who want to learn how to treat their animal companions with gentle respect, and have great fun with them at the same time. It's clear, well-written, and well-organized, and I've learned a lot from it. The drawings are charming. It's a winner.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to welcome a dog into family life, August 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs (Paperback)

Kid-friendly illustrations and very simple, practical advice will enable families to welcome a dog or a puppy into their lives with love, understanding, and responsibility. This is the best book I've seen for parents and kids to comprehend their pet's needs. It should be offered to anyone wanting their children to develop the qualities of commitment and responsibility along with the sheer fun of sharing their lives with an animal. And the drawings and activities are very, very sweet.