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For example, kids will giggle when they hear how Baron loved to be "squished between two people, like jam in a sandwich." Then they'll laugh out loud to discover that Emma (the young girl whose family owns Baron) "dressed him in a tutu and shoes."But while the story has its silly side, it also shows Baron working hard in dog school. And, in the end, Baron learns how to behave himself. Yet all Baron really longs for is a best friend. Baron worked and worked on his lessons." Then he does his best for all the family when Dad has to leave for a while with the Air Force. But he goes about getting one all wrong, and he is soon send to dog school to learn some manners.Colorful, lively illustrations by Kevin Collier work perfectly with the vivid text by Laurie Dean that just begs to be read out loud. He also figures out just what it takes to find a best friend. "He got no special treatment there. Kids love books about cute furry dogs, especially cute, furry, rambunctious dogs. And it really isn't so difficult after all!Title: Baron Thinks Dogs Are People TooAuthor: Laurie DeanIllustrator: Kevin CollierHardcover: 24 pagesPublisher: Big Tent Books (November 11, 2008)ISBN-10: 1601310358ISBN-13: 978-1601310354For more children's book reviews, find out about Nike Requin,the National Writing for Children Center at http://www.writingforkidssignup.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter filled with articles, tips, and other information about the world of children's publishing.Suzanne Lieurance is a fulltime freelance writer, children'sChaussure Prada Femme author, and the Working Writer's Coach. And Baron Thinks Dogs are People too is sure to be a favorite "dog" book among kids everywhere.Baron is a charming bouncy little character whose family loves him very much, and they treat him very well. She is also the founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center New Balance Femmeand host of Book Bites for Kids, a talk show about children's books that airs LIVE every weekday afternoon at 2:00 CDT on blogtalkradio.com.




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