The Dog Patrol

Name: The Dog Patrol
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781772781038
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Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them

By Rob Laidlaw

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Summary

The Dog Patrol by Rob Laidlaw follows the story of kids who set out on a mission to help their neighbourhood dogs have better lives. With determination and compassion, they uncover the challenges and joys of taking care of dogs, learning valuable lessons about responsibility and empathy along the way. This engaging children's book highlights the importance of being good pet stewards in a fun and compelling narrative.
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Format: Hardback

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This children's book may appeal to young animal enthusiasts who enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship and adventure. It's perfect for kids interested in animals, teamwork, and making a difference in their community, all while discovering the joys of canine companionship.

The Dog Patrol

In a full-color dog book unlike any other, acclaimed children's nonfiction author Rob Laidlaw delves into the history and evolution of dogs as human companions, and empowers young readers to promote the health and happiness of dogs in their own lives and beyond.

-7,000-copy print run -Featured at PLA, TLA, NCSS, and ALA Midwinter with the Publisher Spotlight booth -Pitch to major review media, including The New York Times, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, and Foreword Reviews -Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors -Classroom guide for educators -Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest -Speaking engagements by an author who is a tireless promoter -Promotion through the author’s website at http://roblaidlawbooks.com/ -E-newsletter promotion

Description

From the award-winning author of No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs and Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night comes an immersive compendium about dogs and dog guardianship. In The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them, celebrated animal activist and biologist Rob Laidlaw details both the joys and responsibilities of dog guardianship, from choosing where to get a new puppy to making sure your dog's social and physical needs are being met. Along the way, tens of thousands of years of history between humans and dogs come to life. Highlighted throughout the text are profiles of kids who have gone above and beyond to help canines in need. With informational sidebars, full-color photographs, a glossary and index, and a list of further resources, The Dog Patrol is the quintessential handbook for young readers inspired to improve dog welfare at home and beyond.

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The Dog Patrol is praised for its engaging and informative approach to teaching children about canine care and advocacy. Reviewers highlight the book's rich detail, extensive photography, and effective leadership training for young animal welfare advocates. It's considered an ideal resource for children interested in dog guardianship, featuring practical guides and inspiring stories about kids involved in protecting dogs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772781038

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 534g

Pages: 52

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rob Laidlaw

About the Author

Rob Laidlaw has devoted his life to protecting animals and empowering others to do the same. He is the founder of several animal protection organizations, including Zoocheck, and an author of excellent children’s books about animal welfare and activism. No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs won the OLA Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award and the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award; its companion book, Cat Champions: Caring for our Feline Friends, was nominated for the same awards. Rob lives in Toronto, Ontario.