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Children encounter dogs wherever they go in the park on the sidewalk at their friends homes Sometimes its love at first sight on both sidesbut not always The right way for a child to approach a dog to ensure that the first connection is a complete success begins with this question to the owner May I pet your dog Using Harry the dachshund as a gentle guide Stephanie Calmenson addresses this valuable yet overlooked topic with care and precision and Jan Ormerods warm illustrations portray a wide variety of breeds and personalities and depict situations that are realistic but never scary Unique and straightforward this is the essential guide to bringing children and dogs togetherfor kids and parents alike
About the Author
Stephanie Calmenson's many popular titles include concept books, funny school stories, poetry collections, books about dogs and, with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole, anthologies and beginning reader chapter books. Stephanie's books have been called "marvelous" (PW) , "lyrical" (SLJ) , "hilarious" (SLJ) , "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist) . Before turning to writing, Stephanie was a teacher, a children's book editor, and Editorial Director of Parents Magazine's Read-Aloud Book Club. Website:
