About This Book
A parent might reach for this book to celebrate the joyful, sometimes slobbery, bond between a child and their dog. It's a perfect read-aloud for a toddler who is fascinated by the family pet or who is just learning about how animals show affection. In classic Todd Parr style, the book uses simple language and vibrant, bold illustrations to showcase all the different kinds of "doggy kisses" a pet might give, from hello kisses to stinky kisses, and reinforces that they all mean "I love you." This book is a wonderful tool for nurturing empathy towards animals and provides a comforting, happy reading experience that's all about love and joy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is uniformly positive and gentle.
Ideal Reader
A child aged 1-4 who has or loves dogs. It's especially good for a toddler who is learning to interact with a family pet and needs help interpreting the dog's behavior (like licking) as a sign of affection. Also excellent for any young child who simply delights in animals and bright, cheerful books.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book's message is simple, direct, and can be read cold. Parents can be ready to talk about their own pet's behaviors and how they show love. The parent sees their child get a big, slobbery lick from the family dog and either squeals with delight or seems a bit unsure. The parent might also want a book to help explain how pets show love after the child asks, "Does our doggy love me?"
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