Description
This beautifully illustrated book for children tells the story of a child and a dog going for a walk, told from the dog's point of view in an easy-reading rhythmical style. As explained by Worzel, an enormous Lurcher with `issues,' new experiences can be very scary for him, although he really, really does want to go on exciting walks. The original and engaging illustrations will delight children and adults, as well as educate, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. The information presented in this book is endorsed by dog trainers, parents and teachers alike, and would be an essential addition to every classroom, library and children's bookshelf.
About the Author
Catherine Pickles is an author, journalist and blogger who lives in Suffolk with her husband Mike. She has two grown up children who have nearly left home! As a child, her home was filled with dogs, cats and every stray, broken or rescued animal in the village. She is an experienced foster-carer of lurchers and other sighthounds. Initially a foster dog, from the second Worzel skidded through the door, Catherine knew that he would be her first "failed foster." Worzel Wooface was adopted from Hounds First Sighthound Rescue. His mission in life is to eat every shoe his Dad owns. Tolerant of the 5 cats who live with him, his favourite is Gandhi who he considers to be an honorary lurcher. As well as writing books, Worzel blogs and writes a regular column for his local newspaper. He is a champion for rescue dogs and considers himself a Rescue Ambassador, promoting the joys and challenges of second-hand dogs. He can usually be found upside down on any bed other than his own, often with one of his Dad's shoes that he's looking after. And licking. In 2016, Worzel won a Heroes of Dog Fest award and in 2017 he became a World Record holder. Who knows what 2018 will bring. -- Chantal is a Dutch illustrator and writer of picture books, working from the Wiltshire countryside, where she lives with her partner and two whippets. Chantal's inspiration comes from her pets, nature, the countryside and the creatures living in it. In 2011 she graduated with a 1:1 Honours degree in Illustration. Her graduation project was highly commended in the MacMillan Prize. In 2013 she was highly commended in the AOI Awards. Since graduating Chantal has written and illustrated children's picture book apps, published by Tizio. One was awarded a Kirkus Star for books of remarkable merit. She is also the illustrator of Worzel's first book for children "Worzel says hello", published by Hubble & Hattie.
Reviews
Oh, I loved this book. It captures Worzel so perfectly , but most importantly gives children (and adults, too for that matter) the feeling that they'll be able to take their dog out and that they'll act responsibly. It isn't difficult, and Catherine Pickles conveys that well. The book's gently educational, but it's done very gently without even the merest hint of being patronising. It's beautifully written and the illustrations complement to text so well. Dogs and dog owners can get a bad name and it's up to dog owners to ensure that they and their charges act responsibly: if they do most non-owners will be accepting and understanding. This book can really help both adults and children to achieve that. My husband just had a look at the book, thought that it was a lot of fun and commented about how reasonable the cover price is for a hardback book. - The Bookbag. Worzel the lurched and his adoptive family take a fun winter walk on a beach and enjoy a good splash in the sea together. The family are very responsible, bagging and binning the dog poo and leaving the beach as they found it, preventing Worzel from jumping up on other people and respecting other dogs being walked by giving them a wide berth where necessary. After a walk, the children help to rub down and brush their pet. Both author and illustrator clearly know dogs very well and have skilfully creates a useful and enjoyable picture book for families to share. - Little Parachutes. When you're out for a walk with your four-legged friend, there are important things to remember - bag it and bin it and don't let your dog race up to dogs on leads. It's important for children to learn these too, so that when they're walking the family dog, or they meet other dogs, they know how to react. That is the idea behind Worzel's latest touching and educational instalment. Worzel's children's stories aim to teach children the safe way to behave around man's best friend. This book also includes notes to help parents, teachers and guardians. - Dogs Monthly. This is a most informative, child friendly book but adults should read both the introduction and parental advice pages at the beginning. This will set the scene for you before you and the youngster read it. I just loved the pictures, having had large hairy hounds myself for over 40 years. The artist shows her feeling of what Worzel is thinking. Reminders of leads, treats and poo bags and the need for these items can only add to the realisation that dogs, or their owners, need them. Just letting children know, by words and pictures, how to care for a dog can never be over emphasised. The explanation of dog behaviour towards other dogs, keeping them on a lead and not allowing them to rush up to a strange dog, is something I always stressed to owners. Worzel is lovely, and so is this book! -Trevor Turner. The original and engaging illustrations will delight children and adults, as well as educate, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children to learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. Kennel and Cattery Management The original and engaging images on every page will utterly delight children ... would be an essential and enduringly popular addition to every family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collection. Midwest Book Review. this book could be a nice gift for clients, family or friends who have young children and dogs. Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The illustrations will educate readers, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. RedRover
Book Information
ISBN 9781787112926
Author Catherine Pickles
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Hubble&Hattie Kids!
Publisher David & Charles
About the Author
Catherine Pickles is an author, journalist and blogger who lives in Suffolk with her husband Mike. She has two grown up children who have nearly left home! As a child, her home was filled with dogs, cats and every stray, broken or rescued animal in the village. She is an experienced foster-carer of lurchers and other sighthounds. Initially a foster dog, from the second Worzel skidded through the door, Catherine knew that he would be her first "failed foster." Worzel Wooface was adopted from Hounds First Sighthound Rescue. His mission in life is to eat every shoe his Dad owns. Tolerant of the 5 cats who live with him, his favourite is Gandhi who he considers to be an honorary lurcher. As well as writing books, Worzel blogs and writes a regular column for his local newspaper. He is a champion for rescue dogs and considers himself a Rescue Ambassador, promoting the joys and challenges of second-hand dogs. He can usually be found upside down on any bed other than his own, often with one of his Dad's shoes that he's looking after. And licking. In 2016, Worzel won a Heroes of Dog Fest award and in 2017 he became a World Record holder. Who knows what 2018 will bring. -- Chantal is a Dutch illustrator and writer of picture books, working from the Wiltshire countryside, where she lives with her partner and two whippets. Chantal's inspiration comes from her pets, nature, the countryside and the creatures living in it. In 2011 she graduated with a 1:1 Honours degree in Illustration. Her graduation project was highly commended in the MacMillan Prize. In 2013 she was highly commended in the AOI Awards. Since graduating Chantal has written and illustrated children's picture book apps, published by Tizio. One was awarded a Kirkus Star for books of remarkable merit. She is also the illustrator of Worzel's first book for children "Worzel says hello", published by Hubble & Hattie.
Reviews
Oh, I loved this book. It captures Worzel so perfectly , but most importantly gives children (and adults, too for that matter) the feeling that they'll be able to take their dog out and that they'll act responsibly. It isn't difficult, and Catherine Pickles conveys that well. The book's gently educational, but it's done very gently without even the merest hint of being patronising. It's beautifully written and the illustrations complement to text so well. Dogs and dog owners can get a bad name and it's up to dog owners to ensure that they and their charges act responsibly: if they do most non-owners will be accepting and understanding. This book can really help both adults and children to achieve that. My husband just had a look at the book, thought that it was a lot of fun and commented about how reasonable the cover price is for a hardback book. - The Bookbag. Worzel the lurched and his adoptive family take a fun winter walk on a beach and enjoy a good splash in the sea together. The family are very responsible, bagging and binning the dog poo and leaving the beach as they found it, preventing Worzel from jumping up on other people and respecting other dogs being walked by giving them a wide berth where necessary. After a walk, the children help to rub down and brush their pet. Both author and illustrator clearly know dogs very well and have skilfully creates a useful and enjoyable picture book for families to share. - Little Parachutes. When you're out for a walk with your four-legged friend, there are important things to remember - bag it and bin it and don't let your dog race up to dogs on leads. It's important for children to learn these too, so that when they're walking the family dog, or they meet other dogs, they know how to react. That is the idea behind Worzel's latest touching and educational instalment. Worzel's children's stories aim to teach children the safe way to behave around man's best friend. This book also includes notes to help parents, teachers and guardians. - Dogs Monthly. This is a most informative, child friendly book but adults should read both the introduction and parental advice pages at the beginning. This will set the scene for you before you and the youngster read it. I just loved the pictures, having had large hairy hounds myself for over 40 years. The artist shows her feeling of what Worzel is thinking. Reminders of leads, treats and poo bags and the need for these items can only add to the realisation that dogs, or their owners, need them. Just letting children know, by words and pictures, how to care for a dog can never be over emphasised. The explanation of dog behaviour towards other dogs, keeping them on a lead and not allowing them to rush up to a strange dog, is something I always stressed to owners. Worzel is lovely, and so is this book! -Trevor Turner. The original and engaging illustrations will delight children and adults, as well as educate, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children to learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. Kennel and Cattery Management The original and engaging images on every page will utterly delight children ... would be an essential and enduringly popular addition to every family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collection. Midwest Book Review. this book could be a nice gift for clients, family or friends who have young children and dogs. Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The illustrations will educate readers, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. RedRover
Book Information
ISBN 9781787112926
Author Catherine Pickles
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Hubble&Hattie Kids!
Publisher David & Charles
