The Puppy Book

Name: The Puppy Book
ISBN: 9781564022790

by Camilla Jessel

The Animal Book Collection by Camilla Jessel Series · Book 2 of 2

For the child who dreams of a new puppy, this book offers a loving, realistic look at what it's like to raise a furry friend from tiny pup to playful companion.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is dreaming of a puppy or when the family is preparing to welcome one home. It serves as a gentle, realistic guide to the first eight weeks of a puppy's life, using beautiful color photographs and simple text to chronicle a litter of Golden Retrievers as they grow. The book follows them from birth, showing them nursing, opening their eyes, learning to play, and finally, getting ready for their new families. It beautifully captures the joy and wonder of new life while subtly introducing the concept of responsibility and care. For a child ages 4 to 8, it's a perfect way to channel their excitement into a more informed understanding of what having a puppy truly means, balancing the cuteness with the commitment involved.

Love & Family Animals Dogs Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder First Day Empathy & Kindness Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Puppies are shown leaving their mother to go to new homes. This is framed as a happy, natural event.

Sensitive Topics

The book touches on the separation of puppies from their mother and siblings. This is handled in a direct, secular, and gentle manner. The event is framed as a natural and positive milestone, the next happy step in the puppies' lives. The resolution is entirely hopeful, emphasizing that each puppy is going to a loving new home.