Nanny X Returns

New trailer for Nanny X Returns, courtesy of Kid 1 and my sweet mother-in-law, who is once again game for anything. More photos of our behind-the-scenes shoot in a bit…

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LAUNCHED

And How to Behave at a Dog Show is officially out today!

Please look for it at a bookstore near you!

Indiebound

Barnes and Noble

Amazon

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Book Trailer: How to Behave at a Dog Show!

Showing off the new book trailer for HOW TO BEHAVE AT A DOG SHOW with thanks to Kid 1 (who made it), Kid 2 (caption help), my friends (for providing pet pictures) and True Talent (those lovely dogs and cats who posed and cooperated for filming purposes.)

And while we’re here: Is YOUR pet the best at something? Show us in a photo at bestinsomethingpets.tumblr.com. You don’t need to be a member of tumblr to contribute!

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Sunflowers

My favorite flower changes with the season…
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Hosting Your Own Pet Show: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians

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With the help of reading consultant Rachael Walker, we’ve come up with the enclosed classroom guide to help introduce your kids to fresh descriptive and action words (and, of course, to Julia, Charles and Rexie). Whether you’re using photos of pets, stuffed animals, or drawings of dream pets, you can put together a quick, interactive classroom activity. Just click here to download your newpetguidepdf and find out what your students think are the best things about their pets.

Students can talk about imaginary pets

Students can talk about imaginary pets…

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Make your own awards or use our template.

Bring in photos of real pets!

or bring in photos of real ones!

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