A new book by Lauren Tarshis, the New York Times bestselling author of the “I Survived” series!
Illustrated by Lisa Bronson Mezoff.
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A sweet story… that gets to the heart of every child — not all good, not all bad, but always complex and human.
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Our dogs know everything about us, but they love us no matter what! Our joyful and hilarious book about a boy and his dog is an ode to self-acceptance and unconditional love.
Resources for teachers & caregivers
Downloadable Activity Sheets
See how you can use Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose to help kids learn how to talk about their feelings as it models kindness and empathy. Our resources include:
- SEL pre-K curriculum guide
- Sentence starters for talking about feelings
- Ideas for exciting read-alouds
- And more…
News & Videos
Scholastic Parents
How Lauren Tarshis’ New Picture Book Teaches Self-Acceptance
Lauren Tarshis knows a thing or two about teaching children self-acceptance. The New York Times best-selling author of the thrilling I Survived series is a mother of four…
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It's about unconditional love and acceptance. Enjoy.
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