Stories About and By Dogs
Welcome to the ShueZoo blog!
Go behind the books with the stories, dogs, and adventures that inspire Puppy Bedtime Stories—or curl up with Sig’s Bookshelf to discover some of the books this Great Dane thinks are worth barking about.
Behind the Books
Stories from behind the scenes at ShueZoo Press—from the real Great Danes who inspire the books to the writing, illustrating, and adventures that happen along the way.
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Never Too Young for a Book: Why Reading to Children Matters
“My baby/grandchild/niece/godson is too young for a book.” Whenever I hear that statement, it makes me sad, because I think about everything a book can offer…
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How a Real Great Dane Became a Children’s Book Narrator
There was no plan to create a children’s book series. There wasn’t even a plan to create a children’s book. There were dog treats. And somehow,…
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Why Rhyming Bedtime Stories Are Great for Young Readers
There’s something special about a bedtime story that has a rhythm all its own. The words bounce, repeat, and flow from one line to the next,…
Sig’s Bookshelf
Settle into a comfy spot and see what’s on Sig’s bookshelf! These are books about dogs, dreams, friendship, service, adventure, and other things this Great Dane thinks are worth barking about.
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From Sig’s Bookshelf: The Biggest Dog in the Book
With a title like The Biggest Dog in the Book, I had good reason to believe I would find a Great Dane inside. But the Great…
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From Sig’s Bookshelf: Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas
I know a little something about life on tour. The traveling. The fans. The pawtographs. The people telling you how handsome you are. It’s a lot…
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From Sig’s Bookshelf: How Rocket Learned to Read
Written and illustrated by Tad Hills Rocket has a little yellow bird to help him learn to read. I have Mom. My reading helper is considerably…