Join Tako on an adventure as he makes a brave choice and proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes
When little Ricky Lee finds a puppy on the side of the road, he takes him home and names him Tako. Ricky’s parents say that they will allow Tako to stay only if he is a good dog and follows the rules—or it’s off to the pound he goes!
Tako wants more than anything to be a good dog and stay with Ricky, but when greedy Mr. Prichard hatches a plan to put the Lee family’s bakery out of business, Tako has to break the rules to protect his new family. Will he be able to spoil Mr. Prichard’s plan and be a hero, or will he end up in the pound?
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" As parents, it s our responsibility to lay down rules for our children, but there s no rule that fits every situation. We must discover a deeper responsibility to nurture our children s own instincts for truth and fairness. "The Good Dog "is an outstanding story that instills children with a sense of their own inner capacity for smart decision making. Barry Michels, MSW, co-author, "The Tools"
" This heroic canine adventure is a powerful testament to the incredible human-animal bond. Readers of all ages will delight in discovering the tale of Tako and Ricky and will find themselves inspired by their triumphant friendship. Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D., President and CEO, American Humane Association""
""Children and adults alike will enjoy cheering for little Tako, a dog who reminds us that sometimes the bad dogs turn out to be the best if we believe in them and listen closely." Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO, RedRover""
This heroic canine adventure is a powerful testament to the incredible human-animal bond. Readers of all ages will delight in discovering the tale of Tako and Ricky and will find themselves inspired by their triumphant friendship. Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D., President and CEO, American Humane Association"
"Children and adults alike will enjoy cheering for little Tako, a dog who reminds us that sometimes the bad dogs turn out to be the best if we believe in them and listen closely." Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO, RedRover"
The mantra among today s major publishers is that picture books should be no more than 500-700 words. Why do content providers have such a persistently low expectation of young children? Have they forgotten their own childhoods, when they loved longer books such as Dr. Seuss The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who (both, like The Good Dog, more than 2,000 words)? Todd Kessler, author, from his USA Today Op-Ed entitled Parents, Don't Buy Myth of Short Attention Span"
As parents, it s our responsibility to lay down rules for our children, but there s no rule that fits every situation. We must discover a deeper responsibility to nurture our children s own instincts for truth and fairness. The Good Dog is an outstanding story that instills children with a sense of their own inner capacity for smart decision making. Barry Michels, MSW, coauthor, The Tools"
Todd Kessler is the co-creator and show runner of the highly successful children’s television series “Blue’s Clues.” A signature of Todd’s work is it always developed with the input of actual children (and sometimes dogs and cats too). His artistic and innovative creations have garnered him the prestigious Peabody Award, seven Emmy nominations, two Television Critics Association awards, five Parent’s Choice awards, first place in the children’s division of the Toronto International Film Festival, and a New York Film Festival Cine Golden Eagle. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife.
Jennifer Gray Olson is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Southern California. Her love of creating entertaining characters and the worlds in which they live led her into illustrating. Her work is created through a combination of ink and watercolor. She lives in Corona, CA with her husband, three children, two cats and one very good dog.
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