Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness. Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullestfrom the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.Interactive backmatter includes prompts for a mindfulness walk that engages all five senses as well as a guided breathing exercise.

 

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Maria Gianferrari 's work has appeared in various national children's magazines, and she was the winner of PEN New England's 2009 Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award. Visit her website at www. mariagianferrari. com. As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald's credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete's work as an illustrator and designer includes Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends , Madagascar 2 , Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs , ParaNorman , and Hotel Transylvania . His short film, The Story of Walls (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.