Dogs: A Kid's Book of DOG BREEDS

ISBN-13: 9780983149934 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 52 str.

Eve Heidi Bine-Stock; Jean Batzell Fitzgerald

Opis

WINNER of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award(R).WINNER of the 2016 International Book Awards in the category "Animals/Pets.""The writing was captivating and made learning fun while the illustrations were creative, artistic, and beautiful. This combination will surely spark more interest in children while creating a lifetime memory." - Jordan P., Princeton, NJEach dog breed profile has all the elements of a good story: memorable characters, excitement, cliff-hangers, humor and a satisfying ending.Readers learn not only about the dog breed and whether it's right for their family, they also absorb history, geography and popular culture.

• Unique Illustrations

The book is beautifully illustrated with photos of each breed on a different, painted background. A real treat for the eyes that complements the text. No other dog book has pictures like these.

• A Book for All Ages

This book is just right for age 9 and up to read by themselves; or younger kids to be read to. You and your own parents will also love this book. A guide to pronunciation is given for the more difficult breed names.

• The Most Recognizable and Popular Dog Breeds

This book profiles 20 of the most recognizable and popular dog breeds today, discussing

• their behavior...
• their size...
• whether or not they are good with children...
• how the breed helps people...
• heroic deeds of the various breeds...
• famous dogs of a particular breed...
• famous people (such as Presidents) who owned the breed...
• and the origin of each breed.

Here is the list of dog breeds covered:

• Beagle
• Bloodhound
• Boxer
• Chihuahua
• Cocker Spaniel
• Collie
• Corgi
• Dachshund
• Dalmatian
• German Shepherd
• Golden Retriever
• Great Dane
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Labrador Retriever
• Poodle
• Saint Bernard
• Schnauzer
• Siberian Husky
• West Highland White Terrier (Westie)
• Yorkshire Terrier

• Designed for Browsing

The book is designed for browsing; that is, the breeds are not in alphabetical order, but ordered to highlight the differences among the breeds. A table of contents and an alphabetical index are provided, if you want to go straight to a particular breed.

• Jobs with Dogs

There is also a section, "Jobs with dogs," for the young person who would like to work with dogs when he/she grows up. Some jobs you can even do as a teenager

• The Author and Illustrator

The author, Eve Heidi Bine-Stock, wrote the three-volume series, "How to Write a Children's Picture Book." The illustrator, Jean Batzell Fitzgerald, is well-known for her unique dog art.

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