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Paying attention to an animal’s cues can help a child understand what the animal is “saying” and what an appropriate response might be. That’s part of what this book is about. This book is also about showing children how to love pets gently. A section for adults includes ideas for teaching kindness …

Tails Are Not for Pulling Board Book

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  • Board Book

    24 pages

  • Release Date

    14 September 2005

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Summary

Pets may not have words, but they do communicate. Paying attention to an animal’s cues -a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail - can help a child understand what the animal is “saying” and what an appropriate response might be. That’s part of what this book is about. But mostly it’s about showing children how to love pets gently - because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn’t nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone else’s pet, there’s one important rule you should know: Ask the owner first! A special section for adults includes ideas for teaching kindness to animals, activities, and discussion starters.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781575421803
ISBN-10:1575421801
Author:Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen
Publisher:Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Imprint:Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Format:Board Book
Number of Pages:24
Release Date:14 September 2005
Weight:249g
Dimensions:14mm x 178mm x 178mm
Series:Best Behavior®
Audience Age:1-4
A-Format
Tails Are Not for Pulling Board Book by Elizabeth Verdick - ISBN: 9781575421803
178 × 178 mm
B-Format
C-Format
A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, Winner


Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Socially Responsible Products, Winner


iParenting Media Awards Greatest Products, Winner


Dr. Toy’s Best Children’s Products, Winner


“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 *
“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 her to help you…” * Baby Let’s Shop blog. *

About The Author

Elizabeth Verdick

Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.

These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby® series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth’s Toddler Tools® series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior® series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.

Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn® series, which helps kids ages 8–13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they’re developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. She’s also coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.

Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.


Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

She launched her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior® and Toddler Tools® series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.

She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.

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