Dog's First Christmas: A Board Book

(Board book)

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See these branches They're not for tugging. See this ball It's not for fetching. It's the holiday season, and Dog smells a change in the air. With his new friend Baby by his side, Dog explores the many curious occurrences in his house-like a tree in the living room, new and delicious scents, and fragile balls that are not for fetching-as he gets into the Christmas spirit with his family. In this follow-up to the beloved board book Dog's First Baby, Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas. See these branches They're not for tugging. See this ball It's not for fetching. It's the holiday season, and Dog smells a change in the air. With his new friend Baby by his side, Dog investigates the many strange occurrences in their home-like a tree in the living room, fragile balls that are not for fetching, and friends new and old-as he gets into the Christmas spirit with his family. This next book in the beloved Dog and Cat's First series will inspire canines and humans alike to cuddle up and celebrate the season together.

Reviews

Praise for Dogs First Baby
A playful and funny romp that will appeal to dog-owning tots.Kirkus Reviews

Darling, bold collages and minimal text present the arrival of a new baby from the family dogs perspective, with enough wry humor to make even adult readers smile.School Library Journal

Children will delight at seeing the baby from the point of view of a dog, especially those who live with four-legged friends. Those who dont have puppies around will be sure to beg for one after reading this board book treasure.New York Journal of Books

Original, playful and heartwarming.Midwest Book Review

The perfect books for families with pets and a new baby.Youth Services Book Reviews

Praise for Cats First Baby
For the cat people in your lives, this book is purr-fect.Good Housekeeping

This sweet board book by Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of welcoming a new family member.Catster

Cat parents or people who just love cats will definitely enjoy this book.Book Riot

Very funny, and actually very sweet.Dad Suggests

A cute and adorable picture board book about a cats view of a new human baby in the household. The charming illustrations will open your childs heart to the love and appreciation of living things that share our space.Pet Radio Show

Author Bio

Natalie Nelson is an illustrator, picture-book maker, and collage artist. Trained in graphic design and illustration, she works in a mixed media hybrid of cut paper, collage, and digital art, with an emphasis on intriguing shapes, textures, and layers. Her previous titles include Dog's First Baby, Cat's First Baby, and Holiday!. Her art is in demand from national clients including the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, Curbed, Eater, and more. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.