Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness

Maria Gianferrari is a picture book reader/writer, dog lover, and bird nerd. She writes books that honor our bonds with creatures both domestic and wild and that celebrate urban ecosystems and the natural world around us. Maria’s most recent titles include To Dogs, with Love; Fungi Grow; and Thank a Farmer. She lives with her family in Massachusetts, where deer, coyotes, bobcats, bears, and wild turkeys pass through her backyard.Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.

A cute mindfulness primer that will especially appeal to dog lovers. — Kirkus ReviewsMindfulness is not an easy concept to practice or teach at any age, but this book is a wonderfully accessible introduction to a challenging skill. — School Library Journal (starred review)Across the seasons and from wake-up to bedtime, a squat brown dog models a Zen mindset in this canine-centric call to just “be.” — Publishers WeeklyThis entertaining book will enable children to better understand and control their emotions. — Booklist