How to Be a Dog

A lovingly illustrated and whimsically inspiring celebration of everyday joys from the perspective of our beloved canine companions.

Welcome the delight of living life fully—as only a dog can. With gently playful wisdom we can all take to heart paired with detailed and whimsical artwork by Australian fine artist and author Elise Hurst, each page captures the sweetly loving perspective of our canine friends, such as. . .

• Today is the best day when you’re a dog.
• Why? Look around you! There are messages everywhere and discoveries to make.
• But the most important thing to know about is love.
• Love is walks, and sits, and watching and protecting, and being needed just as much as you need others.

As fun as it is wise, How to Be a Dog is the perfect gift for dog lovers, a sweet token for Gotcha Days, and a charming companion for anyone who loves and appreciates a dog's uniquely furry point of view.

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