A Child's Book of Dog Body Language with Pictures: Help Keep Children Safe - Couverture souple

Richards, Amber

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ISBN 10 : 150335363X ISBN 13 : 9781503353633

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

A Child's Book of Dog Body Language with Pictures

Help Keep Children Safe

Empower Kids with Confidence, Respect, and Safety Around Dogs

Every day, children encounter dogs—at home, on the street, or at the park. While most dogs are friendly and gentle, misunderstandings can happen when kids (and even adults) don’t recognize the signals dogs use to communicate. What if there was a simple, engaging way to teach children how to read a dog’s feelings—and respond in a way that builds trust rather than fear? Yet, also helps them reconize when some are aggressive or dangerous.

This beautifully illustrated book turns real-life photos into a learning adventure. Read together, page by page, and discover how dogs “talk” with their bodies:

• Happy and relaxed

• Unsure or nervous

• Overwhelmed or stressed

• Warning signs

By recognizing these cues, children learn when it’s safe to approach, how to offer a gentle greeting, and when to give a dog space. Rather than “rules” alone, this book equips kids with real skills—so they can build positive, respectful relationships with dogs throughout their lives.

Why Families Love This Book

• Builds Empathy and Respect
  Kids discover that dogs have feelings just like they do—and learn to honor those feelings through kind actions.

• Prevents Misunderstandings
  Early education reduces the chance of accidental scares or bites, turning potential “uh-oh” moments into more positive experiences.

• Flexible for Every Child
  Parents and caregivers choose which sections suit their child’s age and experience—whether they’re shy around dogs or love to hug every furry friend they meet.

• Engaging, Photo-Rich Format
  Lively photographs and bite-sized captions keep young readers interested and make each lesson memorable.

• Positive Tone, Lasting Confidence
  Rather than instilling fear, the focus is on understanding, cooperation, and positivel connections.

How to Use This Book

1. Read Together – Share stories and ask questions: “What do you think this dog is feeling?”

2. Practice Outdoors – Look for real dogs at a distance, identify their signals, and discuss what action to take.

3. Celebrate Success – The final pages feature playful photos of dogs and kids, reinforcing that learning about safety can be fun and lighthearted.

Whether your child is meeting a neighbor’s puppy, playing in the backyard, or visiting a dog park, this guide offers the tools they need to approach every canine encounter with kindness—and return home with a smile.

Give your child the gift of confident, respectful dog interactions.
Turn every “ruff” day into a safe, joyful adventure—one lesson at a time.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Born in the lush and beautiful state of Washington, author Amber Richards has always been surrounded by inspiration. She has been writing and creating for as long as she can remember and today still calls the Pacific Northwest home. Amber’s books span a multitude of topics, but all have one thing in common. Her love of nature, children and family are the basis of each, and her passion is apparent on every page. Most recently she has added watercolor artist to her catalogue of talents, and needs only to gaze out her window for daily motivation. When Amber isn’t breathing life into a new book or painting, she is surrounded by a loving family. She is the proud mother of two children and enjoys every moment she spends with her five grandchildren.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 150335363X
• ISBN 13: 9781503353633
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 54
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg