Be My Friend!

The picture book  «Be My Friend!» is created for children who dream of a puppy. Its main character, Dima, has always wanted a dog too, but it turned out that a dog in dreams and in reality — is a completely... different dog. Together with the hero, the child will see how to take care of a pet and learn that it is not only a best friend but also a great responsibility.

For every birthday, Dima made the same wish — a dog. And finally, mom and dad gave Dima a puppy named Vince. But Vince is still small and doesn't understand all the commands, and Dima doubts that this is the right dog for him. Will Dima become friends with Vince and learn how to take care of him properly? 

With the help of this fairy tale, your child will see that a pet is not a toy, but a living being. It needs care, as well as time and attention. And not for one day, but forever. One wish is not enough; you need to be ready to take care of your pet, to engage with it.

How to prepare a child for the appearance of a pet?



Talk to friends, neighbors, and acquaintances who already have pets. Try to learn as much as possible: how to care for and look after the future pet, read about its wild ancestors, breeds, history of domestication, habits, and personality traits.
Read books about animals together, watch movies.
Try to decide which specific animal and which breed suits you.
Weigh all the «pros» and «cons» of having a pet in an apartment.