Book Spotlight (and an Excerpt!): A First Guide to Dogs by Dr. John Bradshaw

A FIRST GUIDE TO DOGS: Understanding Your Very Best Friend AUTHOR: Dr. John Bradshaw
ILLUSTRATOR: Claire Elsom
GENRE: Children’s Non-Fiction / Pets
PUBLISHER: Penguin Workshop
RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023
PAGES: 128

“Perceptive and engaging—essential reading for anyone seeking greater understanding of their four-legged best friends.”—Kirkus, starred review.

Featuring fun illustrations and easy how-tos from animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw!

Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closest companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the Terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be.

Through Rusty, kids will learn how to understand a dog’s behavioral cues, like how a wagging tail signals Rusty is happy and a tail tucked between the legs means he is scared. But most importantly, after a day with Rusty, kids will know how to care for their own canine companion and how to be their dog’s very best friend in return.

Excerpted from A First Guide to Dogs by Dr. John Bradshaw
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Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be.

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Dr. John Bradshaw is an anthrozoologist, animal welfare scientist, and Director of the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Bristol. He is also a New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Dr. Bradshaw on Twitter.

Clare Elsom is an illustrator and author, and the creator of the Harriet & Horace series. She has illustrated dozens of children’s books and has been a guest at multiple literary festivals. Connect with Clare at her website.

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