My Dog!: A Kids' Guide to Keeping a Happy and Healthy Pet

A primer, an owner's manual, a field guide, and more, <i>My Dog!</i> is the complete book for every child who has a dog -- whether it's a brand-new puppy or adopted mutt, or a beloved pooch who's been in the family for years. And it couldn't be more kid-friendly, with its customizable cover (paste in a picture of your dog) , tabbed chapters, and a pull-out dry-erase dog care chart.<br><br>Written by Michael J Rosen, author of <i>Kids' Best Dog Book</i>, and dubbed a &quot;fidosopher&quot; by <i>The Washington Post</i>, <i>My Dog!</i> covers everything from the basics of handling, feeding, and grooming to history, lore, and the kinds of fun facts kids will always remember (dogs have a sense of smell a million times better than ours; the oldest dog on record, Bluey, lived to be 29) . It tells kids how to train their dogs, with illustrations -- including action commands like <i>Sit</i>, <i>Stay</i>, <i>Come</i>, and <i>Go to Your Place</i>, and behavioral commands like <i>Speak</i> and <i>Thank-You</i>. There are the simple health checks kids can do. A How to Speak Dog section to insure that kids and dogs remain best friends -- including why a raised, wagging tail doesn't always mean <i>&quot;I'm happy,&quot;</i> and the important difference between a <i>Yelp!</i> and a <i>Yowl!</i> Even a recipe for Carob &quot;Cocoa&quot; for kids and dogs to bond over after a brisk winter walk. <br><br>Included with the book is a field guide to 75 breeds of the most popular and family-friendly dogs kids are likely to meet -- each illustrated with a gorgeous full-color photograph and profiled with essential facts, including behavioral insights that make it an invaluable guide to choosing a family pet. <br>