"I
just received Puddles On The Floor,
and have read it three times. I am convinced that we
need to get copies of this book in as many elementary school
libraries as possible. What an awesome educational tool
this is!! I will be sending a donation
to get multiple copies to distribute to schools, and hope my
action will encourage others to do the same. Education is the key to improving the plight
of needy dogs, and this book can change attitudes. I AM IMPRESSED,
and I encourage YOU to order multiple copies to distribute in
your area!" —Pauline Larsen, Columnist, Humane Educator
Puddles
on the Floor
by Lorena Estep, Illustrated by DDB Founder Tamira Ci Thayne
Chance
is a beagle puppy who is just like every other dog—he
wants a home and a family to love him. When he loses his
first home and is sent to the shelter, he is devastated—until
he is adopted by a boy and his mother, and life seems like it will
be good again.
But he has a little problem with
leaving “puddles
on the floor.” Without the proper training, he
ends up in a horrible place—stuck at the end of
a chain.
Like all dogs, he remains faithful to his family, and patiently
waits for love to return.
A twist of fate sets him free to
seek a better life. Will Chance finally find
the loving inside home and family he deserves? (Hint:
there IS a happy ending, would we have it any other way?)
"Puddles on the Floor is an exquisitely illustrated story for children about a beagle who is isolated outdoors on a chain after he is not properly houstrained. The story behind the story deserves to become an illustrated book itself...Thayne's own story could inspire generations of young people to get involved and make things happen." —Animal People News
Using age-appropriate messaging,
this book and accompanying CD target the following Humane Education
aspects for coursework and can be used to stimulate discussion
about these issues with students and children:
• Irresponsible
breeding and the need for spay/neuter
• Dumping dogs at shelter
• Misuse
of caging
• Chaining for life
• Strays and the dangers
they face
From Nicole Kress-Scheidmantel, West Virginia, Speech and Language Pathologist: "These Valentines are from my children at TA Lowery Elementary School in Jefferson County, WV. They read Puddles on the Floor this year, and were truly brought to tears at some moments in the story. It has really opened some eyes, as some families keep their dogs outside."
This
is the first
children's book created just for Dogs Deserve Better! This
book is perfect for family educational reading, and for humane
education from 2nd-through 6th grades.
If
you're a nonprofit who would like to buy wholesale for fundraising
purposes, please call us at 757-357-9292 for pricing options. If
you'd like Ms. Estep and Ms. Thayne to come to your school
or group for an author/illustrator visit, please call 757-357-9292
or e-mail Tami@littlegirllooking.com.
We
Now Take Phone Orders at 757-357-9292.
To view and print a flyer about the book/program
and order form, or to mail in your order, print
out this pdf file and mail to 1915 Moonlight Rd., Smithfield, VA 23430
Puddles
on the Floor Book
By
Lorena Estep, Illustrated by Tamira Ci Thayne
$8.97
Each
(FREE
S&H!)
5
Copy Pak of Puddles
on the Floor Book
By
Lorena Estep, Illustrated by Tamira Ci Thayne
$39.97 (Save
$5! FREE
S&H!)
Puddles
on the Floor CD and Audiobook
Includes:
Two Puddles Powerpoint Presentations;
one with pictures and captions which forwards on click, and one
read by Tami Thayne which autoforwards and can be used as a stand-alone
classroom or presentation aid. Also includes an age-appropriate
chained dog Powerpoint Presentation about
chaining and how to best care for the family companion. Can
be played as a stand-alone Audiobook.
$6.97
Each (FREE
S&H!)
The
'Pure Puddles Pak'
Includes: Puddles
on the Floor Book
and Puddles on the Floor
CD. The
Pure Puddles Pak is the
perfect classroom or home teaching aid, allowing parents,
teachers, and facilitators to give children the 'whole
Puddles experience,' with large Powerpoint visuals that
can play along by click either on a home computer or
classroom screen while you read the 17-page story of
Chance's adventures. Or, let Tami Thayne read your children
the book while the images and captions play automatically.
CD also acts as a stand-alone audiobook for use in the
clssroom or while driving with children—the whole
family can listen along!
Save
$3.00! $12.97
Pure Puddles Pak (includes
S&H!)
The
'Puddles Sticky Pak'
Includes: Puddles
on the Floor Book,
Puddles on the Floor CD, and 30
DDB Stickers. The Puddles
Sticky Pak is the perfect classroom or home
teaching aid, allowing parents, teachers, and facilitators
to give children the 'whole Puddles experience,' with
large Powerpoint visuals that can play along by click
either on a home computer or classroom screen while
you read the 17-page story of Chance's adventures.
Or, let Tami Thayne read your children the book while
the images and captions play automatically. CD also
acts as a stand-alone audiobook for use in the clssroom
or while driving with children—the whole family
can listen along! The stickers add to the classroom
or home fun—all kids LOVE stickers, and they
will love spreading the word when they figure out the
best place for their sticker.
Save
$4.00! $19.97
Puddles Sticky Pak (includes
S&H!)
The
'Puddles Angel Pak'
Includes: Puddles
on the Floor Book,
Puddles on the Floor CD, and 30
Rescue Angel Temporary Tattoos. The Puddles
Angel Pak is the perfect classroom or home
teaching aid, allowing parents, teachers, and facilitators
to give children the 'whole Puddles experience,' with
large Powerpoint visuals that can play along by click
either on a home computer or classroom screen while
you read the 17-page story of Chance's adventures.
Or, let Tami Thayne read your children the book while
the images and captions play automatically. CD also
acts as a stand-alone audiobook for use in the clssroom
or while driving with children—the whole family
can listen along! And, every kid in the class or the
party can sport their own temporary tattoo of an angel
rescuing a dog and a cat.
Save
$6.00! $39.97
Puddles Angel Pak (includes
S&H!)
The
'Puddles Peppy Pak'
Includes: Puddles
on the Floor Book,
Puddles on the Floor CD, 30 DDB brochures, 30 temporary
tattoos, and 30 DDB stickers. The Puddles
Peppy Pak is the deluxe classroom or home
teaching aid, allowing parents, teachers, and facilitators
to give children the 'whole Puddles experience,' with
large Powerpoint visuals that can play along by click
either on a home computer or classroom screen while
you read the 17-page story of Chance's adventures.
Or, let Tami Thayne read your children the book while
the images and captions play automatically. CD also
acts as a stand-alone audiobook for use in the clssroom
or while driving with children—the whole family
can listen along! Really hit a home run by
adding stickers, temporary tattoos, and brochures for
every kid in the class or the birthday party!
Save
$8.00! $49.97
Puddles Peppy Pak (includes
S&H!)
The
'Puddles Party Pak'
Includes: Puddles
on the Floor Book,
Puddles on the Floor CD, A New Name for Worthless: A Hero is Born (Please note, this is substituted for previous book Buddy Unchained as it's become unavailable), 30 brochures,
30 DDB stickers, 30 temporary tattoos, and 3 DDB posters. The Puddles
Party Pak is the super deluxe classroom or home
teaching aid, allowing parents, teachers, and facilitators
to give children the 'whole Puddles experience,' with
large Powerpoint visuals that can play along by click
either on a home computer or classroom screen while
you read the 17-page story of Chance's adventures.
Or, let Tami Thayne read your children the book while
the images and captions play automatically. CD also
acts as a stand-alone audiobook for use in the clssroom
or while driving with children—the whole family
can listen along! Adding Buddy Unchained, stickers,
brochures, tattoos, and posters ensures chained dogs
will be remembered all year long!
Save
$10.00! $69.97
Puddles Party Pak (includes
S&H!)
Limited
Supply—Special Fundraiser! Sample Books which say "Illustrated
by Tammy Grimes," only 25 Available Now! Puddles
on the Floor
By
Lorena Estep, Illustrated by Tammy Grimes, signed
$24.97
Each (FREE
S&H!)
We
Now Take Phone Orders at 1.757-357-92928. To view
and print a flyer and order form, or to mail in
your order, print out this pdf file and mail to
Dogs Deserve Better, 1915 Moonlight Rd., Smithfield, VA 23430. |
