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OUR BOOKS

Inspiring kind and responsible care of pets

Every retail purchase puts a free book in the hands of a child. Humane educators and elementary school teachers, please email lisa@tailsthatteach.org to inquire about our NO COST donation program.

With every book sold, one is donated to an elementary school or animal organization.

Testimonials

“One of the Best Books for Kids Who Love Animals...A Must-Read Compassionate Book”
— PETA
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“We are retired kindergarten teachers turned children’s bookstore owners. We don’t accept many new books, but Love Me Gently is so well written with its kind messages and sweet illustrations. Our customers love it!”
— Island Tales Children's Book Store, Balboa Island, CA
“Love Me Gently is exactly what every parent should share with their children. It is a fun yet very important book that teaches compassion which is critical to helping animals and children! Children who are taught how to love a pet have a better chance to understand their own emotions as well as those of their pet. These pets are loved more and less likely to end up harmed or back in our nation’s shelters.

Love Me Gently gives us tools to share with our children to make the world a better place for both animals and humans. Please share it with everyone you know!”
— Robert Cabral, Bound Angels / Founder - Executive Director
“Highly useful for the kids. Thanks for helping us keep our perspectives as adults too.”
— David Price, Parent
“It was wonderful to have Lisa read her book to the children! The story gave many examples of how we can be kind, respectful, compassionate, and loving to all our furry friends. Our children went home eagerly sharing what they learned and our parents were grateful for the valuable lessons demonstrated in the story.”
— Kristin Marie Kintanar, Primary Head Teacher, LePort Schools, Irvine Orchard Hills
“Gray Whiskers is a perfect idea and perfect presentation.”
— Kelly Ingram, Teacher
“Thank you so much for the beautiful book! The kids loved it and they absolutely love the illustrations.”
— Nekane Erro, Parent
“Readers will be drawn to learn about puppies’ needs in this friendly, lessons-sharing book recounted through the eyes of a child-peer. Henry is a helpful friend, sharing information and learning alongside both his delightful puppy and the curious-minded reader! Highly recommended for any family who has a new dog or is considering getting a dog. This is a book that can—and likely will—be read many times, and it is one that will support new owners’ understanding, patience, and love for their pet.
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— Children's Literature Book Review
“Many, many thanks for the wonderful books for our Shelter Buddy Reading Program!! We LOVE ‘Love Me Gently’!! We are certain that the children reading these books to our homeless animals will be given a real gift in the process…the beautiful messages of respect and responsibility to all living creatures. I love the values you instill in this beautiful story of patience and love between Cooper and Henry.”
— Sue Gassner, Director of Education, Humane Society of Missouri
“The children love the book. It so lovingly demonstrates how to care for a dog and teaches empathy.”
— Pam Gaber, CEO and Founder, Gabriel's Angels
“Gray Whiskers is a perfect book for kids to read because it can open up some hard conversations about the truths of aging and help children how to better care and understand their grandparents’ struggles too. ”
— Coral Amayi, Longmont Humane Society