Pet That Dog!: A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends

Like many kids (and adults!), Gideon loves to pet dogs. He loves petting dogs so much, he asked his mom if he could make a website showcasing all of the dogs he s pet. That website eventually became the Twitter account I ve Pet That Dog, and since April 2018, Gideon has amassed over 300,000 fans of his heartwarming and delightful tweets. In a world filled with strife and sarcasm, Gideon s account brings a bit of sunshine into so many lives. Even celebrities like Lin Manuel Miranda and Kirstie Alley are fans of Gideon s sweet and wholesome content. With each tweet, Gideon presents a photo of himself with a dog he has met and a few lines about the dog s story. He has now pet and profiled over 1,000 dogs! Pet That Dog! A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends will be an illustrated guide by Gideon and his mom. The handbook will include a guide to meeting, petting, and caring for dogs, facts about dogs, quizzes, and more. The interactive format makes a perfect gift for dog lovers as well as kids who are curious about dogs, but may be nervous around them. The how to pet a dog section is full of helpful do s and don ts. The bond between kids and dogs is timeless and with a social media platform like I ve Pet That Dog attached, this handbook is both evergreen and solidly of the moment.