OUR BOOKS
Inspiring kind and responsible care of pets
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Multi-award winning! Easy-to-read, colorful illustrations will surely captivate every child in this lesson-based story of boy and his rescue to teach responsible pet care, keep kids safe, and prevent animal cruelty. Kids learn simple lessons such as allowing the dog to eat and sleep uninterrupted, patience in training, gentle handling, and safety around the house for both child and animal. These lessons can be applied to animals of all types so young readers are empowered and encouraged to make good choices, be responsible for their actions, and respectfully care for pets. (Ages 3-8)
*Voted “Best Humane Education Book for Young Children”-Association of Humane Educators (2022)
*Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Book Award Winner (2021)
*Purple Dragonfly Book Award-1st Place Animals/Pets Category (2020)
*PETA approved as “One of the Best Books for Kids Who Love Animals” and “Must-Read Compassionate Books” (2019, 2020, 2021)
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Also available on Kindle at Amazon.com.
Genre: Non-fiction
Format: Paperback, 8.5 x 8.5, 24, full-color pages
Release Date: December 2012
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781481026642
For bulk orders of 10 or more: email info@tailsthatteach.org
SPANISH EDITION
Easy-to-read, colorful illustrations will surely captivate every child in this lesson-based story of boy and his rescue to teach responsible pet care, keep kids safe, and prevent animal cruelty. Kids learn simple lessons such as allowing the dog to eat and sleep uninterrupted, patience in training, gentle handling, and safety around the house for both child and animal. These lessons can be applied to animals of all types so young readers are empowered and encouraged to make good choices, be responsible for their actions, and respectfully care for pets. (Ages 3-8)
*2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Award-1st Place Animals/Pets Category
*PETA approved as “One of the Best Books for Kids Who Love Animals” and “Must-Read Compassionate Books”
Is this a gift? Make it extra special by requesting personalization/author signature in the Notes Section at checkout.
Also available on Kindle at Amazon.com.
Genre: Non-fiction
Format: Paperback, 8.5 x 8.5, 24, full-color pages
Release Date: December 2012
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 1544028016
Bulk orders of 10 or more: Email info@tailsthatteach.org
As dogs grow older, their muzzles turn gray, their steps slow, and they nap a little more – but their love remains just as strong. In Gray Whiskers, a young boy named Jack begins to notice these changes in his beloved dog, Cooper, and learned how to adapt with patience, understanding, and care. From gentler playtime to extra cuddles, Jack discovers that love can deepen even as time goes on. Through tender storytelling and heartwarming illustrations, this book helps children understand the beauty of aging, the special care senior pets deserve, and the unbreakable bond that lasts a lifetime. Because growing up with a senior dog means learning what it truly means to love unconditionally…gray whiskers and all! (Ages 3-8)
*Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Book Award Winner (2021)
*Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner (2021)
Is this a gift? Make it extra special by requesting personalization/author signature in the Notes Section at checkout.
Genre: Non-fiction
Format: Paperback, 8.5 x 8.5, 20, full-color pages
Release Date: 2017
Publisher: Indie
ISBN: 9781544255095
Bulk orders of 10 or more: Email info@tailsthatteach.org
Inspired by thousands of photographs received for National Rescue Dog Day, founder and author, Lisa Wiehebrink, has creatively paired life lessons and anecdotes with heart-warming photos of rescue dogs from around the globe with special credit given to the rescue organization that helped them find their way out of the shelter and into a loving home. 2nd Edition. Softcover, for ages 9-99. Makes a great gift!
100% of the proceeds from the sales of the book benefit animal organizations that provide humane education to teach children the responsible care of a pet and the prevention of animal cruelty.
Genre: Non-fiction
Format: Softcover, 6.75 x 6.75, 44-full-color pages
Release Date: November 2019
ISBN: 9780578571492
Price: $11.95
Get started off on the right paw with this complete set that includes our two award-winning books, Love Me Gently; A Kid’s Guide for Man’s Best Friend and Gray Whiskers; A Kid’s Guide to Growing Up with a Senior Dog along with a stuffed Cooper dog! Package it in a cute canvas tote for a great birthday, holiday, or baby shower gift!
Designed to complement our books, Love Me Gently and Gray Whiskers, the Kids Activity Book offers 8 pages of fun and engaging activities to inspire kind, responsible pet care to include coloring, word match, dot to dot, word banks, and more! There's even a Pet-Pal Hero Certificate for the kids to complete and a full page of ideas of how they can "Paw it Forward!" Ideal for ages 5-8. The Kids Activity Book is also available in Spanish.
SPANISH EDITION
As dogs grow older, their muzzles turn gray, their steps slow, and they nap a little more – but their love remains just as strong. In Gray Whiskers, a young boy named Jack begins to notice these changes in his beloved dog, Cooper, and learned how to adapt with patience, understanding, and care. From gentler playtime to extra cuddles, Jack discovers that love can deepen even as time goes on. Through tender storytelling and heartwarming illustrations, this book helps children understand the beauty of aging, the special care senior pets deserve, and the unbreakable bond that lasts a lifetime. Because growing up with a senior dog means learning what it truly means to love unconditionally…gray whiskers and all! (Ages 3-8)
*Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Book Award Winner (2021)
*Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner (2021)
Is this a gift?Make it extra special by requesting personalization/author signature in the Notes Section at checkout.
Genre: Non-fiction
Format: Paperback, 8.5 x 8.5, 20, full-color pages
Release Date: 2017
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781544255095
Bulk orders of 10 or more: Email info@tailsthatteach.org
COMING Fall 2026! Always in My Heart; A Kid’s Guide to Pet Loss is a gentle, heartfelt book that helps children understand and process the loss of a beloved pet. Through the story of Cooper, it offers comfort, reassurance, and a compassionate way for families to talk about grief, love, and the special bond that never truly goes away. The book helps children feel less alone, reminds them that their feelings are normal, and offers a sense of comfort during a difficult time.
Includes Love Me Gently book, Gray Whiskers book, Kids Activity Book, Plush Cooper and grades K-2 curriculum. An ideal classroom expansion activity to teach kindness and inspire students to act with compassion and empathy toward pets and peers. Students can take turns bringing the kit home so they may read, write, and even draw about their adventures while learning responsibility and kind care. Cooper serves as a class pet and a gentle reminder to be kind! The Adventures with Cooper curriculum will be emailed to the purchaser upon receipt of the order.