Zorro the Boston Terrier finds himself accidentally locked out of his home in the rain, with nowhere to turn for shelter. He ventures through the neighborhood and encounters adorable creatures who try to help him, each in unique ways. His mishap ends in a night full of adventure and new friendships.
We wrote this book with the intention of teaching young children about resilience and the importance of not being afraid to ask for help when in need. When persevering through difficult times one can often find joy in life through new friendships and adventure.
We will donate a percentage of the proceeds to an organization called Paw Paw Boston Terriers, which rescues dogs from kill shelters in South Korea.
Are you looking for a lighthearted and fun book to read with your young child? The new release children’s picture book titled “Baxter is Hungry” is a character-driven story about a friendly and outgoing tabby cat that will delight parents and children alike with its short rhymes and vivid illustrations. You and the special child in your life will be drawn in by the cute story and will stay engaged with the bold and colorful pictures. “Baxter is Hungry” is about Baxter’s adventures around his neighborhood one morning as he meets some friends during his quest to find food.
“Baxter is Hungry” is based on Baxter the cat, a real-life tabby cat rescued from the streets in the Middle East when he was just four weeks old. Born as an Arabian Mau (Mau means street cat in Arabic), he is always looking for food- even though his humans feed him plenty! With his giant ears, extra long tail, and spotted brown tabby fur, he is as handsome and lovable as he is mischievous, and we are so excited to see what he will be doing each time we turn the page. We know you will be entertained by the adventures of Baxter the cat!
BaxterCatBooks also has a companion coloring book called “Baxter is Dreaming: A Coloring Book for Cats”, full of one-sided coloring pages that wistfully imagine what cats dream about when they sleep. Do cats dream about fish dinners and cozy trees? Or perhaps they dream about squirrels and fluttering butterflies? Your imagination is the limit when it comes to coloring in these fun illustrations in “Baxter is Dreaming: A Coloring Book for Cats”, which is a coloring book appropriate for all ages.
If you would like to follow Baxter on his daily adventures, you can follow him on Instagram @BaxterCatBooks , or check out his website www.BaxterCatBooks.com
It’s no secret that reading is good for children, but getting your kid excited about spending time with their nose in a book can be challenging. However, with a few simple tricks, you can turn the idea of reading—and spending time together as a family—into something they’ll look forward to every day. Here are a few tips on how to turn your child into an avid reader:
Read to them every day.
Reading aloud should become part of your daily routine so that it becomes something typical and expected—like brushing your teeth before bedtime. Reading aloud shouldn’t feel like work; instead, it should be relaxing and enjoyable for you and your child.
Make books accessible and enjoyable.
You should consider when choosing where to put books is whether or not they are easily visible to your child. For example, if you only have one bookcase in your living room, but it’s located on a wall opposite where your kid usually sits while watching TV, they may be less likely to see the books and choose them over electronic tablets or video games.
A better option would be putting several small shelves near where your kid regularly spends time (like their bedside table). It’s also helpful if these shelves can be moved around so that if one spot doesn’t work for whatever reason (too crowded with toys), there are other places nearby where they can go next time!
Use the library often.
Libraries are fantastic resources, and they’re free! In addition to all the books you could want, there are movies and audiobooks. Libraries also have computers for kids to use in the library or at home. There are programs for all ages so no one will be left out.
Have dedicated reading time every day.
Make reading a priority and make it fun. This means setting aside time for your child to read every day, even if it’s just 10 minutes. It also means putting the book away when they finish reading so they can relax or take a nap or play with friends after they finish reading.
You want to ensure that your child connects reading with relaxation and fun, not work or stress. If this is how they see it now, then you’re doing something right! Use this opportunity to talk about how much you enjoy spending time together, whether it’s by talking about a story or just sitting quietly together on the couch while enjoying each other’s company while one of them reads aloud from our favorite book.
Check out audiobooks together.
There are tons of audiobooks for kids out there, and some of them even have downloadable versions. If your child is not keen on reading but loves listening to someone else read (like many kids do), this can be a great way to get them started. Even if they don’t enjoy the book, listening might make it easier for them to stay engaged in the story and see what the fuss is about.
This also allows you to bond over something that interests both of you—plus, audiobooks are great for bonding time!
An at-home dad on a mission to keep it real when it comes to food, fun, and raising a healthy, happy family.
