A sweetly positive new-pet primer. - Kirkus Reviews

Kevin's getting a puppy! Ruff is the sweetest puppy in the world. He's cute, smart, funny and obedient. And he always wants to play. He's the perfect friend for Kevin! Once they get Ruff home, Kevin learns everything about taking care of a dog. Kevin gives Ruf bowls of water and special food for dogs, teaches him tricks, throws sticks for him to fetch, and gives him a bath when he gets dirty. With magnificent color drawings and a universal subject, this book for toddlers depicts the touching story of a child's budding friendship with his dog.

A heartwarming story about a child's first pet. For toddlers 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's daily life.

At Clavis, our focus is on what's best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Author: Liesbet Slegers
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clavis
Published: 05/01/2013
Series: Kevin & Katie
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.80h x 8.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781605371443
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2013
Shelf Awareness 07/05/2013

About the Author
Liesbet Slegers (1975, Belgium) studied Graphics and Illustrations at the Saint-Lucas institute of Antwerp. She works as a fulltime graphic designer and illustrator. With her simple, recognizable style and vivid colours she knows how to attract the attention of every toddler. In her many books, Slegers frequently focuses on "the first experience of a toddler," a time she characterized as "exciting but also very scary! I try to help them with my books," she added, "and also try to give the parents or teacher some assistance!"