Barking Up the Family Tree: Kids and Their Animal Kinships

by Mark J. Asher

Book Overview

"There is no better companion, teacher, or medicine for a child than the family pet." --Anonymous Kids and pets are as timeless a combination as peanut butter and jelly. Pets provide security for kids--a warm buddy to snuggle with on cold winter nights, a sympathetic ear to listen to their woes and secrets (and not tell anybody), a clown of sorts who makes them laugh even when things seem gloomy. And pets find companionship in children, too. Kids...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740754599
• ISBN13: 9780740754593
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Happy Children & Their Pets

First of all I must say my opinion is a bit biased since my granddaughter Allison, and her pet, Andy grace the cover of this book. Also, my other granddaughter, her sister, Katie along with her cat, Missy are on page 41. I loved reading what the children had to say about their pets. It is so refreshing to see a book both children and adults would enjoy. Rita, Rehoboth Beach, DE