At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy

Written by Daisy Bix; Illustrated by Amelia Hansen

"This will delight any child who loves animals. It has clear, photo-like illustrations. You can feel the movement and slobbery kisses.” — Cathy Saldin, Reader

Children's book cover titled 'At The Dog Park' featuring illustrated happy dog and puppy at the park with a fence in the background.

There are dog parks in all but three states, and an increasing number of the nation’s 65 million dog owners are discovering their various pleasures In this first-ever children’s book about dog parks, dogs Sam and Lucy eagerly take part in a dog fiesta of movement and fun, running off-leash, free to cavort, to meet and greet, to leap and chase.

The final page has information for those adults who haven’t yet been to one about what to expect at a dog park and how to create a new one.

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  • Dogs, Activities

  • 24 Pages

  • 5-8 Years

  • Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

  • B00C8X3MFW

  • 9780940719187

Two women, one with gray hair and one with short curly hair, surrounded by various dogs, in a green outdoor field under a blue sky with clouds. One woman is kneeling, petting a brown and white dog, while the other is standing and petting a black and white dog. Several other dogs, including a black, brown, and white, a coonhound, a retriever, and smaller dogs, are in the scene, with some running or walking in the grass.

Reviews

  • School Library Journal (SLJ)

    “Sam and Lucy are excited to be going to the dog park with their people. The text, spoken by the dogs, is breezy and light, switching quickly from one pup to another. The crisp watercolor illustrations capture their energy and exuberance. The many breeds depicted [29, and mixed breeds] are listed on their inside flap of the book jacket encouraging readers to find them in the pictures. The last page lists some simple rules for these parks and tips for starting one.”

  • Kinship

    "Giving children positive messages in a cheerful and gentle fashion, these two books from The Gryphon Press should be on every five-year-old's must read list. At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy and Buddy Unchained tap into the natural empathy and connection between kids and dogs, and do it in a way that older children will enjoy as well."

  • Barb Heideman (Co-founder and Former President of ROMP, Minnesota)

    “The delightful illustrations that enliven each page provide a revealing glimpse of the everyday magic that occurs at these popular recreational spaces.”

  • Cathy Saldin (Reader)

    "This will delight any child that loves animals. It has clear, photo-like illustrations. You can feel the movement and slobbery kisses.”

Illustration of three dogs on a green grassy field with blue sky and clouds; a black dog with a red collar sits, a white fluffy dog with a blue collar stands, a large gray and black dog with a green collar and smaller black dog with a blue collar sta
A girl playing fetch with her dog in a park, with other dogs running and playing around. The girl throws a ball, and some dogs chase after it, among trees and grassy area.
Illustration of various dogs and a person on a grassy field, with some dogs jumping and playing, and one dog lying down. There is a woman with red hair and two other dogs in the background. The scene appears lively and playful.
A watercolor painting of a happy dog resting its head on the floor with eyes closed, lying on a blue mat. The caption reads: 'Running . . . sniffing . . . fun . . . friends . . .'