About this item
Meeting a new dog is exciting, but it can also be scary. This humorous how-to manual shows kids the best ways to interact with unfamiliar dogs, providing helpful tips about all sorts of dog behavior. Children often don't understand what dogs' actions mean and can misinterpret a threatening signal for a friendly one and vice versa. Kids and parents will return to Wendy Wahman's playful illustrations again and again for useful reminders: Slow Down. Stay very still. And remember, don't lick the dog!
About the Author
Former Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper artist, Wendy Wahman is the author/illustrator of "Don't Lick the Dog; Making Friends with Dogs," "A Cat Like That," "Rabbit Stew," "Pony in the City," "Nanny Paws," and the illustrator of "Snowboy 1, 2, 3," written by Joe Wahman. A new picture book, "Old Pearl" releases Fall 2021 from Atheneum. "Don't Lick the Dog" was selected as a 2010 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, starred for Outstanding Merit and accepted to the Society of Illustrators Original Art show. Wendy has received numerous grants for a work-in-progress, young adult graphic memoir titled, "Progress." Stay tuned!Wendy's editorial illustrations have appeared in major publications including Harper's Magazine, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Joe, and their kids - who look and act exactly like standard poodles.Website: http://www.wendywahman.comBehance: https://www.behance.net/wendywahmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendywahman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendywahmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendywahman9407Activity sheet downloads for each book are on the individual book pages: https://www.wendywahman.com/children-s-booksSHOPS:Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/wendywahman/portfolio/recent? asc=uCafe Press: https://www.cafepress.com/profile/109591016Zazzle: https://www.zazzle.com/wendyworld/products? pg=1&st=PopularitySpoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/wwahmanWendoodle's Calendar: https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Shop/wendywahmancalendarsBOOK TRAILERS:Don't Lick the Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=exoQtUxpHR8A Cat Like That http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=80WcGcwpvaISnowboy 1,2,3 http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dli9KQEkohgPony in the City https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=cXB8FEW390cRabbit Stew https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=q5IUwNq4hEM&feature=youtu.beNanny Paws https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=YBant4KRjAA&feature=youtu.be_________________________________________________________PRAISE FOR "Don't Lick the Dog""I'm passionate about helping children (and their parents) understand how best to safely interact with dogs, and this book perfectly encapsulates my philosophies on the matter in a really fun and engaging way." - Victoria Stilwell, host of It's Me or the Dog"In this vividly illustrated and smartly written tutorial, Wahman runs through a set of rhyming tips for any child encountering a potential four-legged friend... No matter the mood, the illustrations strike a perfect balance, using a spiky style reminiscent of papercraft atop bright, single-color backgrounds... Gentle self-defense suggestions close this unique offering." - Booklist"Outrageously bright and pointy, stylized illustrations and catchy how-to rhyme delive
