To Dogs, with Love
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See moreGive thanks to every human's best friend, in this sweet and inclusive ode to dogs of all kinds - with an emphasis on service dogs - written by animal expert Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by new talent Ishaa Lobo.
Give thanks to every human's best friend, in this sweet and inclusive ode to dogs of all kinds with an emphasis on service dogs written by animal expert Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by new talent Ishaa Lobo.
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A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.
Dear Dogs,
Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble.
Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile.
Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides.
This is our love letter to you!
Give thanks to every human's best friend, in this sweet and inclusive ode to dogs of all kinds - with an emphasis on service dogs - written by animal expert Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Ishaa Lobo.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250244949
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: Full color illustrations throughout.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ishaa Lobo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 166.0mm
Height: 162.0mm
Weight: 435g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Maria Gianferrari is a picture book reading/writing, tea-drinking, dog-loving resident of Massachusetts. She lives with her scientist husband in a house encircled by trees. Maria writes books that honour our bonds with creatures both domestic and wild. mariagianferrari.com Ishaa Lobo is a children's book illustrator based in London. Her illustrations follow themes of nature, comfort, and snippets of everyday life. She loves exploring new cities, going on nice walks, and watching her favourite movies over and over again. ishaalobo.com
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