"Emma and Lily Dog-Talk Detectives" is a charming tale of two imaginative sisters, Emma and Lily, who embark on exciting adventures, pretending to be detectives. With their detective hats on and magnifying glasses in hand, they're on a mission to uncover the secret world of dog communication. As they venture through parks, neighborhoods, and their own backyard, they observe the furry friends around them, learning to interpret the dogs' body language.
From wagging tails to perky ears and gentle whines, Emma and Lily decode the messages dogs are sending. They discover that each wag, bark, and growl has a meaning, helping them understand when a dog is happy, scared, or just wants some alone time. Through their adventures, the sisters not only learn about the dogs but also about the importance of empathy and respect for animals' feelings.
This delightful book invites young readers to join Emma and Lily on their detective journeys, teaching them about dogs' unspoken language. It's a heartwarming story that encourages curiosity, love for animals, and the joy of learning new things together.
"Emma and Lily Dog-Talk Detectives" is a charming tale of two imaginative sisters, Emma and Lily, who embark on exciting adventures, pretending to be detectives. With their detective hats on and magnifying glasses in hand, they're on a mission to uncover the secret world of dog communication. As they venture through parks, neighborhoods, and their own backyard, they observe the furry friends around them, learning to interpret the dogs' body language.
From wagging tails to perky ears and gentle whines, Emma and Lily decode the messages dogs are sending. They discover that each wag, bark, and growl has a meaning, helping them understand when a dog is happy, scared, or just wants some alone time. Through their adventures, the sisters not only learn about the dogs but also about the importance of empathy and respect for animals' feelings.
This delightful book invites young readers to join Emma and Lily on their detective journeys, teaching them about dogs' unspoken language. It's a heartwarming story that encourages curiosity, love for animals, and the joy of learning new things together.
Sisters Emma and Lily are two young detectives. But they aren’t just any detectives, mind you. Nope. Along with their canine sidekick, Amigo, the girls are the Dog-Talk Detectives in this delightful and engaging children’s story.
The sisters are on a mission to learn more about how dogs use their bodies to “talk” to humans. Their first mission is to secretly spy on their neighbor, Jimmy, and his dog, Max. The girls meet other humans and their furry friends as they study canine body language to figure out what and how a dog is trying to communicate to its human. This includes body language clues like tail wagging or rolling over for a belly rub to indicate happiness, or a wrinkled nose and downturned ears to communicate the desire to be left alone and undisturbed. The girls write down or illustrate their findings in their handy detective notebook.
At the dog park, Emma and Lily  notice a new dog. This dog looks different. His ears are flat. His mouth is shut tight. He’s not looking their way like other dogs they meet at the park do. What is the dog telling them? The girls learn how to determine whether or not a dog is shy about meeting new people by reading the dog’s body language cues.
This book is a win-win-win! It’s not only entertaining, with dynamic and colorful illustrations to accompany the lively text, it’s also informative and eminently engaging. The story is clever and resourceful, drawing young readers into Emma and Lily’s quest to better understand canine body language. It has a You Are There feel to it that makes readers feel as if they’re making discoveries and learning right alongside the two sisters and their buddy, Amigo. Sentences are brief and bite-sized, so as not to overwhelm or over-tax young attention spans. The pacing is brisk, the story nimble. It’s educational without feeling like school. In fact, it feels like fun!
Emma and Lily: Dog Detectives is quite an accomplishment, especially for a debut children’s book. It’s anchored in “a desire to share the magic of childhood curiosity and the enduring bond between children and their pets.” It succeeds. In spades. Or should I say, in doggie treats?
Emma and Lily Dog Detectives would make a welcome addition to any classroom or home library. It would make an excellent gift choice for a new dog owner or perhaps a dog owner who could use some gentle encouragement and advice about communicating with their dog effectively. Let's hope we see more of this dynamic duo.
Finally, Emma and Lily is sure to be a hit with its target audience of young children and those who love them. Extra points for dog lovers of all ages who want to learn more about dog social skills and how to communicate with their canine friends.
I'm a sucker for just about any "dog book." But Emma and Lily is more than a good story. It's also a chance to learn and apply some practical advice and insights that will benefit both human and canine. Oh yeah.
I loved it! Four paws up!