Precious Dog/Tricky Dog (Kennedy, Flora. Tales for Dogs.) [Board book]

Flora Kennedy (Author), Fiona Kennedy (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004 | Series: Tales for Dogs

We dog companions are lucky people, aren't we? Not only do we get all this love & loyalty, fun & games, we get to see and do things dog-less people can't imagine. Our world is better, our lives happier, thanks to our dogs.

Now you can share a new experience with your dog. Everyone likes talking to their dog, but sometimes you run out of things to say--or you feel a bit shy. So make it easy--read your dog a story written just for them, complete with their own name and favorite words. Each story ends with a treat, game or other fun activity.

You'll find settling down together to read a Tales for Dogs story is rewarding for you and your dog. Make it part of your daily routine and be prepared for head tilting, questioning looks, smiles, kisses and great memories in the making.

Before you begin - please take a moment to personalize this story for your dog. Write his (or her) name in the spaces left open so that your dog knows you're talking to him (or her).
If you don't stop for tummy tickles or cuddles, this story will take around 5 to 10 minutes to read.

Remember, dogs tune in to our tone of voice, so they'll love it even more if you read to them in an animated way.

These and all Tales for Dogs stories have been tested and approved by Piper dog.

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About the Author

Flora Kennedy has 18 years' experience as an advertising copywriter working on blue chip accounts in Scotland, England, Australia, and New Zealand

Fiona Kennedy is an illustrator, designer, art director, creative director, and co-owner with her husband at Kennedy Design.

Flora and Fiona met 10 years ago and became an award-winning freelance creative team in the direct marketing industry. They live in New Zealand.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Hey!

It's story time!

Do you want a story?

Are you ready? This is a story about a precious dog. Yes, PRECIOUS, just like you! Now, this other precious dog lived in a luxurious apartment in New York City.

What kind of dog was he?

He was not just precious, he was a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are very small dogs
who have no idea how small they are.

And they have big, brave hearts. Do you want to know the kind of life this precious dog had?

Well, let me tell you.

His routine was this: he'd wake his person (a woman who smelled real good) whenever he felt like it in the morning by covering her face in in kisses.

She liked that.

Do you like kisses?

They would have big kisses and cuddles for a long time before they got out of bed. Eventually, when this precious dog felt like it, he'd just look his person in the eye and she would know it was time he had something yum-yum to eat.

He ate the finest steak, the bestest fish, fancy treats from the pet store, bones-- lots of bones--which he liked to pick at, and YOUR favorite.

His person would tuck him under her arm and take him everywhere she went--theatres, supermarkets, the movies, malls, parks, even on dates--everywhere!

He loved it.

Would you like that? Yes, you would!

One day this precious dog became even more precious to his person (I know you might think that's impossible).

They were walking down Fifth Avenue when suddenly, just as Precious Dog was kissing his person's cheek and smiling, a bad man grabbed his person's purse and ran off. Well, Precious

qlDog was not happy!

Product Details

• Board book: 32 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579549225
• ISBN-13: 978-1579549220
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,872,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dog Gone -- I love this series of stories!, January 24, 2005

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Mary Robbins (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Precious Dog/Tricky Dog (Kennedy, Flora. Tales for Dogs.) (Board book)

This little series of "Tales for Dogs" is precious. I read my first on a whim, my second for fun, my third 'cause I couldn't stop .... and you get my point. These gently humourous, attractively designed and uniquely printed books are well worth burying your nose in. They fit no genre really. They are children's stories (to read with your dog by your side), they are adult tales (to read with your dog in mind) and yes, they are Dog's Tales -- another way to keep your dog entertained! I have now given several of these books (good value as each contains two stories) as gifts to dog-loving friends and family. No need to dig deep in your wallet either -- very affordable. If you love dogs, you'll love Flora Kennedy's Tales.