Book Nook Time: For the Love of Dogs

Harley loves being read to!
I love books. Always have. And the FiveSibes really seem to enjoy them too! They love to inspect the packages I receive in the mail, eagerly sniffing at the crisp pages of a new book. And, just like children, they seem to really love being read to. They eagerly listen as voice breathes life into the written words, and every now and again they will sound off their interest with a few "woos" if I pause too long between pages.

A FivesSibe Four-Paw Rating!
Recently, we were treated to a "paw"some read when we received a complimentary copy of  For the Love of Dogs: An A-Z Primer for Dog Lovers of All Ages, which is cleverly written by Allison Weiss Entrekin (managing editor of Doggie Aficionado Magazine) and wonderfully illustrated by Mark Anderson, with a foreword that emphasizes positive reinforcement training by Victoria Stilwell, renowned canine trainer and host of "It's Me or the Dog." This hardcover book published by Triumph Books, is slick, fun, and an enjoyable read for adults, children, and canines alike! The text takes the reader through the alphabet in an easy, rhythmic poetic style, touching on the various breeds of dogs, stature, and canine habits all accompanied by bright, colorful whimsical illustrations of dogs. Fun! Fun! Fun! A totally enjoyable read I found myself smiling through, and a very spiffy addition to our coffee table book collection!
Sniffin' out the "Noses" page!

Harley knows all about "X" marking the spot...digging comes natural to a Sibe!
"Woo! Read me the part about the Noses again!"
Congratulations, along with many "woos" and "thank yous" to Allison for a beautiful book about dogs - those incredible furbabies we love to love!

Until next time, may you and your pet(s) enjoy some quality book nook time together!

Comments

  1. The Daily Pip February 11, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Y is for Yorkie!! That looks like a very fun book!

    Your pal, Pip

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Sounds like a fun read!!! Ciara knows all about that "X" too:)

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  3. Peggy FrezonFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Is K for Kelly? lol. I would definitely get that book for my young friends. Adorable.

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  4. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Y'all!

    Noses! Yep! the most important thing to us pawed ones.

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  5. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    We all like books here too, and that one looks purrty darn good! Y'all have a great weekend!

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  6. ♥I am Holly♥February 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    We love books! That looks like an excellent one to get! Thanks! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly

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  7. SagiraFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Sounds like a fun book to read. Love the photos. :)

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  8. KBFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    And, L is for Labrador! Thanks for the book reco. I'll have to check it out.

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  9. SukaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    What a pawsome book! And great illustrations! Did you get to "'S' is for Suka" yet?! ;->

    Very cool you pups like books. No wonder you are so smart!

    Suka

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  10. allhorsestuffFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Very neat-o-book and reading with your sibes...that is only topped by one other thing(in my book) reading with your horse as she eats her lunch...I gotta try that sometime! Talk about smells...I'll insit she go outside~
    KK

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  11. ForPetsSakeFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I've heard o this book...now i will definitely have to check it out! Thanks for letting us sneak a peek :)

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  12. Khady LynnFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    In think instead of "noses" they should call it "snooters".

    Looks like a fun book!

    Holly

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  13. Carol E WyerFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Love the falling hearts here today but adore the photos - the checking out the nose page photo is superb. 'Fivesibes' I heart you. Happy woofy Valentine's Day to you all. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
    Carol

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  14. KhumbuFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    woooo that looks a fun book, im not as good as you fivesibes, ive been known to rip a few pages out of them, oooops I see what im supposed to do now.

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  15. RykerFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Love that book, great illustrations!

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