Can Dogs Talk?

The Happy Dog Trilogy from Alaska (ISBN 0-9618348-2-X) has released Volume 1: CAN DOGS TALK? (ISBN 0-9618348-1-1), with audio tape of the author reading the story & the sled dogs voicing the appropriate yips, barks, growls & howls. This is an entertaining, non-fiction book in which Rita & Ryan answer their own question, CAN DOGS TALK?, with some help from a friend, a book, a team of friendly sled dogs & a lost puppy. Although created for pre-school through 3rd grade, dog lovers of all ages will enjoy this warm charming book. Mary Shields, the author, is the first woman to complete the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, & has raised sled dogs for over 20 years. Charming full color illustrations by Donna Gates, renowned Alaskan artist, depict the sled dogs' moods, while incorporating the Alaskan setting. "Both elementary school & public libraries will find this title to be a welcome addition to their collections of children's books..."--Ron Martin, Media Services Coordinator for the North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska. The book & tape set is $13, book alone $10. Available from Mary Shields, PYROLA PUBLISHING, P.O. Box 80961, Fairbanks, AK 99708. Phone & FAX 907-455-6469 Alaskan time please.Shields, Mary is the author of 'Can Dogs Talk?' with ISBN 9780961834814 and ISBN 0961834811.