Dogs Are Great But - (It's Great to Have a Pet) by Stepanka Sekaninova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Featuring funny illustrations and real-life situations, this guide introduces kids to the pros and cons of dog care via an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.

This delightful primer immerses young readers in the ins and outs of dog ownership, introducing them to the joys and responsibilities that come with it. By exploring relatable situations and imparting valuable lessons by way of amusing illustrations, this book navigates potential challenges, highlighting how the sheer delight of having a pet dog can help children overcome obstacles.

Dogs are Great BUT is tailored for children ages 6-9, offering parents and educators an invaluable tool to instill responsibility and empathy in kids, all while ensuring that a lot of fun is had along the way. With charming illustrations and relatable situations, it's an educational resource and a heartwarming adventure all rolled into one, promising to leave a lasting impression on young hearts. This book is not just a purchase; it's an investment in a child's love for animals and their personal growth, encouraging them to embrace the world of dogs with open arms and compassionate hearts, all while having a blast.

Review Quotes

"A wonderful introductory guide to dog ownership that is educational and heartwarming. The fun comic-style illustrations support a question and answer format, filled with lots of great information on the pros and cons of dog care for young children. Every kid who has wanted a dog will connect with this story and that is how it begins. End pages include funny detailed illustrations on canine communication that are sure to be read over and over." --Julie Durmis, Youth Services Book Review

"This helpful book takes a realistic look at all of the different chores and problems that a pet can create, but offers constructive information. The book doesn't dissuade young readers, but rather prepares them for the reality of taking care of a dog. The pictures are amusing but also realistic, and are particularly helpful when showing games that you can play with your pet (like encouraging the idea of object permanence by hiding an object under a blanket), and demonstrating how to walk with your dog on a leash. This is a fantastic book to have for elementary readers who really want to adopt a dog, and is a great companion to Sekaninova and Wolf's Cats Are Great BUT." --Karen Yingling, YA Books Central

"Ah. File these two little books into the Why Didn't I Think of That? category. These books are all about what taking care of a pet entails. The various responsibilities are the name of the game, covering the bad, sure, but also the good. The message they're drilling into young readers? Taking care of a pet isn't always easy. Nonfiction like this is such a good idea. I tip my hat to the creators." --A fuse 8 production

"A wonderful introduction to dog ownership that is written in a way children will understand. Dogs are wonderful faaaamily member that like humans have their own personalities. Wonderful teaching tool to read as a family." --NetGalley-Educator

"Are you wanting to own a dog? For kids, its a great way to learn responsibility, but it often comes with a time commitment that many are not willing to put in. Here, in this book, you can get a look at the ups and downs of dog ownership and what to expect. Different breeds have various needs, so depending on what you are looking for, you might want to research what type of breed best fits your lifestyle. Fun read, and full of great information." --Rebecca Hill, Blogger

About the Author

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Adam Wolf is a self-taught artist with a wide range of artistic skills including analog and digital photography, tattooing, digital and classical illustration, and canvas painting. Having been interested in various creative activities since his early years, he studied photography at the Prague School of Photography, and these days he enjoys illustrating children's books. He was born in Pardubice, Czech Republic in 1981.