Description

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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.

About the Author

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Maria Gianferrari lives in Massachusetts with her scientist husband, artist daughter, and rescue pets, Becca the dog and Lucia the rat. She has written several books for Roaring Brook Press, including You and the Bowerbird, Bobcat Prowling, Hawk Rising, and Hello Goodbye Dog.

Ishaa Lobo is a children’s book illustrator based in London. Her art follows themes of nature, comfort, and snippets of everyday life, often drawing inspiration from her childhood. She loves exploring new cities, going on walks, and watching her favorite movies over and over again.

Praise For…

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"Pleasingly complex...High fives for this tribute to helper dogs." - Kirkus Reviews

"With emphasis on service and therapy dogs, this ode to all kinds of dogs and all kinds of humans who love them will delight dog-lovers and readers in equal portion." - School Library Journal

"This wholehearted shout-out to our canine companions...explicates the concept of gratitude in action." - Horn Book Magazine