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    It’s OK To Be A Puppy: A Bedtime Story of Love and Security | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 3 Mins Read General

    It’s OK To Be A Puppy: A Bedtime Story of Love and Security
    The Children’s Book Review

    Its Okay to Be a Puppy

    Through reassuring storytelling, children learn from It’s OK to Be a Puppy that they are loved unconditionally, just the way they are.

    About the Book

    Its Okay to Be a Puppy

    It’s OK To Be A Puppy: A Bedtime Story of Love and Security

    Written by Tom Murdoch

    Illustrated by Osipova Svetlana

    Ages 5+ | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Momma Katie | 9780996414807

    Publisher’s Synopsis: When a child feels anxious, alone, or wonders about being good, read this illustrated puppy book together. This colorful illustrated children’s book is a story of a puppy’s view of the world through rhyming prose, as the puppy hopes to grow up to be like everyone else. There will be plenty of time for school and chores, but it’s OK to be a puppy for now.

    Kids need to be reassured now and again that parents get busy and may not see that things are amiss or simply want to reassure their young ones that they are loved just the way they are.

    This popular book, It’s OK to be a Puppy, sends a message of love and acceptance through illustrations and verse.

    A reassuring bedtime story sure to inspire the imagination, this kid’s book features colorfully vibrant illustrations and rhythmic prose that keep the story moving along at a good pace while making each page more delightful than the last.

    Perfect for all ages, It s OK to be a Puppy helps encourage kids to learn more about themselves and know that it’s only natural to feel a little insecure at times. It s OK!

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    About the Author

    Tom Murdoch is an award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director of a boutique advertising agency. Tom has written extensively for a wide range of medical, industrial, and consumer product companies located across the globe. He has collaborated with artists, film stars, and radio personalities over the course of forty years as a partner of Murdoch Marketing, the advertising agency he owns with his wife of 41 years.

    Tom’s first book, It’s OK to be a Puppy, is in its second printing. The book was inspired by Katie, the family’s beloved Italian Greyhound. Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo is the first in a series of children’s ‘travel’ books, inspired by living with three Chihuahuas. While Tom is an avid dog lover, his books are not really focused on dogs, per se, but he uses the puppies to carry a message of optimism for children whom.

    “I hope I can encourage children to be open to all cultures in the world and to influence them with stories of adventure and exploration, as well as acceptance of all puppies, regardless of the color of their fur.”

    Tom lives in Saugatuck, Michigan with his wife Nancy. He continues to serve advertising clients, between golf, travel, and writing. The couple has two grown sons.

    For more information, visit https://rickyjo.com.

    Tom Murdoch: Author Headshot

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    99 Comments

    1. Debra Dubois on

      so love to win we have a new puppy Cooper the kiddos would so love to have a new book to read to one another about a puppy what a perfect fit thanks

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    3. Peggy Clayton on

      The cover is just so cute. Being a former teacher I would love to have this in my book shelf at home so when students that I tutor will be able to read it to me. Also all 11 of my grandkids will have a new book to read when they come over or i can share with them.

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    12. Barbara on

      I care for my young grandchildren and also have 2 dogs plus one cat. I think they would enjoy this story.

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    13. Sunnymay on

      My kids loved bedtime stories and now my grandkids love them, too. Animals help kids understand emotions and feelings, so a puppy can be calming and interesting.

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    16. Peggy Clayton on

      Always looking for a great book with an eye-catching cover to put on my bookshelf so kids can choose any book and we read together. This one would be a hit!

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    43. Sue E on

      Look at that book cover, I’m in love with the cover of this book 📖 I know the story must be as precious! These are the kinds of books I want my grandkids to hear.

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    44. Sue E on

      Unfortunately, I am having the same trouble that I had before. My pinning of this book is not showing up again! I don’t know why. Sorry!

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