Oh, I loved this book. It captures Worzel so perfectly , but most importantly gives children (and adults, too for that matter) the feeling that they'll be able to take their dog out and that they'll act responsibly. It isn't difficult, and Catherine Pickles conveys that well. The book's gently educational, but it's done very gently without even the merest hint of being patronising. It's beautifully written and the illustrations complement to text so well. Dogs and dog owners can get a bad name and it's up to dog owners to ensure that they and their charges act responsibly: if they do most non-owners will be accepting and understanding. This book can really help both adults and children to achieve that. My husband just had a look at the book, thought that it was a lot of fun and commented about how reasonable the cover price is for a hardback book. - The Bookbag. Worzel the lurched and his adoptive family take a fun winter walk on a beach and enjoy a good splash in the sea together. The family are very responsible, bagging and binning the dog poo and leaving the beach as they found it, preventing Worzel from jumping up on other people and respecting other dogs being walked by giving them a wide berth where necessary. After a walk, the children help to rub down and brush their pet. Both author and illustrator clearly know dogs very well and have skilfully creates a useful and enjoyable picture book for families to share. - Little Parachutes. When you're out for a walk with your four-legged friend, there are important things to remember - bag it and bin it and don't let your dog race up to dogs on leads. It's important for children to learn these too, so that when they're walking the family dog, or they meet other dogs, they know how to react. That is the idea behind Worzel's latest touching and educational instalment. Worzel's children's stories aim to teach children the safe way to behave around man's best friend. This book also includes notes to help parents, teachers and guardians. - Dogs Monthly. This is a most informative, child friendly book but adults should read both the introduction and parental advice pages at the beginning. This will set the scene for you before you and the youngster read it. I just loved the pictures, having had large hairy hounds myself for over 40 years. The artist shows her feeling of what Worzel is thinking. Reminders of leads, treats and poo bags and the need for these items can only add to the realisation that dogs, or their owners, need them. Just letting children know, by words and pictures, how to care for a dog can never be over emphasised. The explanation of dog behaviour towards other dogs, keeping them on a lead and not allowing them to rush up to a strange dog, is something I always stressed to owners. Worzel is lovely, and so is this book! -Trevor Turner. The original and engaging illustrations will delight children and adults, as well as educate, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children to learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. Kennel and Cattery Management The original and engaging images on every page will utterly delight children ... would be an essential and enduringly popular addition to every family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collection. Midwest Book Review. this book could be a nice gift for clients, family or friends who have young children and dogs. Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The illustrations will educate readers, showing them the secret language of dogs, and will help children learn how to walk dogs in a safe and responsible way. RedRover
