Overview

Belonging to a human herd is every doggie’s dream. (Yeah, possibly, if you enjoy the way small humans scream!) Their shrieks are horrifying—why on Earth are they so loud?! My barking is forbidden, but their yelling is allowed? ... Speaking of my fur, those kids just love to yank and pull. The youngest loves to grip and tug till both her hands are full! I’m lucky that I don’t resemble funny hairless cats— I know what you are thinking… Yes, those felines look like rats! ... Their cuddles can be tolerable… even kind of sweet. And, boy, it feels so special every time I get a treat! Their belly rubs are magical—the kids, they know their stuff. Those little moments make up for the times they get too rough. An instant classic, The Trouble with Children (According to Dog) humorously highlights the challenges our four-legged family members experience with their human children, while subtly giving instruction for how best to interact with their family dog. A beautifully illustrated and hilarious story sure to tug at the heartstrings!

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"""In Weaver's charming picture book, a dog reassesses his not-so-glowing review of little kids. ""Families are OVERRATED!"" as far as the bluish-gray hound named Dog is concerned. While he approves of the adults in the household, the four small children are for the birds. In an attempt to resolve his conflicted feelings, Dog pours his heart out to a therapist scribbling on a notepad. Dog lists his grievances via couplet rhymes: ""And many times I've found their dirty toys INSIDE MY BOWL! / It's obvious these little humans have no SELF-CONTROL!"" With key words highlighted in colorful and bolded fonts for more emphasis, his voice now has added urgency. Soylu's lively drawings in muted tones are wondrously effective in animating Dog; his hanging jowls, big eyes, and floppy ears all convey believably beleaguered expressions. Lifelike details enhance the dramatic effect of the children's boisterous antics. At the end, Weaver provides a list of do's and don'ts for interacting with pets. Dog lovers can identify the dog breed silhouettes on the endpapers. Kids will get a kick out of Dog's opinion of humans and perhaps recognize some behaviors to reconsider. This humorous, lively dog's-eye view provides gentle instruction for interacting with pets."" - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)"

"""In Weaver's charming picture book, a dog reassesses his not-so-glowing review of little kids. ""Families are OVERRATED!"" as far as the bluish-gray hound named Dog is concerned. While he approves of the adults in the household, the four small children are for the birds. In an attempt to resolve his conflicted feelings, Dog pours his heart out to a therapist scribbling on a notepad. Dog lists his grievances via couplet rhymes: ""And many times I've found their dirty toys INSIDE MY BOWL! / It's obvious these little humans have no SELF-CONTROL!"" With key words highlighted in colorful and bolded fonts for more emphasis, his voice now has added urgency. Soylu's lively drawings in muted tones are wondrously effective in animating Dog; his hanging jowls, big eyes, and floppy ears all convey believably beleaguered expressions. Lifelike details enhance the dramatic effect of the children's boisterous antics. At the end, Weaver provides a list of do's and don'ts for interacting with pets. Dog lovers can identify the dog breed silhouettes on the endpapers. Kids will get a kick out of Dog's opinion of humans and perhaps recognize some behaviors to reconsider. This humorous, lively dog's-eye view provides gentle instruction for interacting with pets."" - Kikus Reviews (Starred Review)"

""This humorous, lively dog’s-eye view provides gentle instruction for interacting with pets."" -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

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Residing in Colorado with her family, Katie Weaver is a highly acclaimed author, honoured with multiple awards. As a mother of five, her vibrant life with young children serves as an endless wellspring of inspiration. Noteworthy works by Katie include ""When The Sky Roars,"" acknowledged with the prestigious Kirkus Star, and ""Uh-OH! My Dragon’s Hungry."" She finds joy in both traveling and writing, often engaging in the latter once her children are asleep.

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