Kindness to Animals | Tails Are Not for Pulling Board Book

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Tails Are Not for Pulling Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen

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If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe “Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!” Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

Part of the award-winning Best Behavior^™series.

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24 pages, illustrated, board book, full-color, 7" x 7", baby–preschool, ISBN 978-1-57542-180-3

F&P: Grade 1/Ages 0–4/F

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Awards


	Dr. Toy’s Best Children’s Products, Winner ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, Winner Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Socially Responsible Products, Winner iParenting Media Awards Greatest Products, Winner Read, America!, selected

Reviews


	Recommended by Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis, dog trainer, aggressive-dog expert, author, and host of the PBS television series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life.” "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is here to help you..." Click here to read this entire review from the Baby Let's Shop blog. “Teaching very young people that pets are living creatures and not toys is of utmost importance. Tails Are Not for Pulling is a fun book sure to be enjoyed by parents, their children—and their pets!” —Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo, Host, “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures” “Colorful, lively illustrations make Tails Are Not for Pulling stand out from the crowd, and the book's vocabulary will keep children up to age 3 interested and engaged.”—BookWire

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Tails Are Not for Pulling
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen

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What People Are Saying

"Each book is a perfect tool to help teach young children the importance of treating pets with kindness. I like the fact that there are suggestions for adults included at the end of each book, since learning about pet care SHOULD be a family affair. Thank you for creating two wonderful books that deserve a place on every humane educator's bookshelf!"—Barbara Wilson, Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs