The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids Spiral-Bound | 2017-01-01

"Thinking about getting a dog? Check out over 150 breeds in this amazing nonfiction book on dogs. Great photos, identifying facts, country of origin, personality traits, training notes, and information on care are included."-2018 Children's Choices International Literacy Association (ILA) and the Children's Book Council (CBC)

"A clean design and the concise but thorough studies of each breed should appeal to casual and devoted dog-lovers alike." -Publishers Weekly

"For all those who religiously watch the annual American Kennel Club National Championships on TV, this is the book for you. Here more than 130 dogs breeds are divided into the AKC's seven categories, though they're tweaked a bit-the Sporting Group, for instance, turns into "Well-Rounded Companions." Each section begins with a description of the group and then jumps straight into what everyone is waiting for: the dogs. Entries are around one page long and consist of an overview of the breed, including its appearance, personality, and training and care notes. The writing, though brief, is realistic about the breed but positive overall about each one. Of course, it wouldn't be an encyclopedia without plenty of photographs, and this delivers in spades, with every entry showing off the dogs in full color and with plenty of lively personality. This is a resource young readers will turn to again and again not only for the interesting facts but also for the fantastic, enthusiastic pictures of their favorite canine companions." - Booklist

"Kids and adults who love dogs will gravitate toward DOG ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR KIDS by Tammy Gagne. Colorful photos capture the beauty and personalities of the dogs. It's packed with useful and fun information, such as appearance, personality, breed background, country of origin, training notes and care notes . . . I really liked this resourceful book. The photos are amazing and will get kids turning the pages just to look at all the cute dogs. I enjoyed flipping through the book to read the Fun Facts and Famous Dog sections as it's interesting how integral dogs have become in our society. I think that the information contained in the book is really vital for families to make smart choices for finding the perfect pooch." - KidsRead.com