Murphy's Safety Songs [Hardcover]

Tim Young (Author), Tom Price (Illustrator)

Book Description

A fun-filled children's book/audio CD that teaches canine care and safety through music.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book should be mandatory reading for anyone adopting a dog, and never before has mandatory reading been so fun... -- Heather Froeschl, Bookideas.com, February 18, 2004

About the Author

Tim Young was raised in North Conway, NH and moved to Los Angeles in 1984. He has worked in the entertainment business for the past decade. A musician since he was old enough to hold a drum stick and a dog fanatic since he could crawl, this project marries his talent and passion to create a heartfelt gift to children, parents and four-legged friends.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Murphy's Bone Publishing; 2nd edition (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974822604
• ISBN-13: 978-0974822600
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,033,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars learning about doggie behavior, May 4, 2007

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Heather Froeschl (Callaway, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murphy's Safety Songs (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful tool for families who have dogs or are considering getting one. Tim Young offers advice, instruction and good doggie fun in this book and accompanying CD. His "Tuneful Tips for Tots and 'Spots'" will surely be a hit with the younger set, and entertaining for any dog lover.

In eleven original songs, and narration by "Murphy", a Boston Terrier with an English accent, the CD captures the listener's attention with lighthearted humor and toe tapping music, while enlightening on such topics as: What to do about strange dogs, hot and cold weather, traveling pups, chow time and trips to the vet. The colorful, high quality book offers the lyrics to the songs in order for young readers to learn them well, and a section in the back for parents with tips regarding each of the song's topics, fun facts, warnings and statistics, and a health record. At the end of the CD there is a brief "quiz" regarding the important information. If your kids aren't screaming out the answers, they are instructed to listen to the music again.

This book should be mandatory reading for anyone adopting a dog, and never before has mandatory reading been so fun. Kids, ages 3 - 10 will enjoy learning about doggie behavior with this book almost as much as playing with the puppy itself. Teachers, day care providers and library story time tellers will love this book and CD, and so will dogs everywhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, April 26, 2004

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Terri Munro (Roslindale, ma United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murphy's Safety Songs (Hardcover)

This is a great book for my kids because they are afraid of dags. This has helped ease their fear. I am just waiting for another safety book for the kids.... The music makes it...Lets have another book, Tim...

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, April 22, 2004

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Tiffany Sidoti (Memphis, Tenn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murphy's Safety Songs (Hardcover)

We listen to this cd all the time. We listen to it in the car as well. It is so easy for the kids to remember the words and learn something important as well. I love it because it is so positive and uplifting and sometimes my kids and I will spontaneously break out into one of the songs and we have so much fun. I highly recommend this to all my friends and hope everyone will get this wonderful book for their kids.