Tails Are Not for Pulling (Best Behavior)

Verdick, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 0606316604 ISBN 13: 9780606316606

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2005

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This book is about showing children how to love pets gently--because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone else's pet, there's one important rule you should follow: Ask the owner first!

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About the Author

Elizabeth Verdick is a children's book writer and editor. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and their two children.
Marieka Heinlen launched her career as a children's book illustrator with the award-winning "Hands Are Not for Hitting." As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

From School Library Journal

PreS–This board book can be used to teach preschoolers the proper way to interact with pets. They will learn that it's OK to scratch, nuzzle, or cuddle an animal, but not to squeeze, tease, or pull tails. The book also advises them to watch and listen for warning signals when an animal might be saying, Hands off. The text is brief and to the point. The broad illustrations use a thick black outline to create characters that are friendly and expressive. Two concluding pages offer further tips for caregivers on how to share the book and encourage children to treat animals kindly.–Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
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Edition details

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0606316604
• ISBN 13: 9780606316606
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Heinlen Marieka