Why Write a Kid's Book by Brenda Whiteside
Today is the worldwide release of my first children's book. A children's book? Yep. A genre I'd never considered. But then my granddaughter got a rescue puppy who was some sort of bully breed. At eight years old, she's a pretty smart little gal, and she'd heard about the reputation of these dogs. Of course, if her parents didn't buy into it, she didn't either. So she knew all about her puppy. And she knows I write books...
The birth of a children's chapter book...
One morning,on the way into town to get donuts, Sadi expounded to me about how special hernew puppy was, a blue nose Pit Bull, although he might be a blue Staffy. Shealso related her knowledge of the bad rap these dogs receive and why. An ideapopped, and she was soon bouncing on her seat while chewing her chocolate iceddonut. We could write a book about Max and all his wonderful characteristics.
As themonths marched on, the idea took shape, expanding and twisting with imaginativetales. This is the first of those stories. I have no idea how many there willbe—that depends on Sadi. She’s growing up, evolving, and although herpassionate love for dogs will never change, the amount of time she’ll spendwith Nana weaving stories might. We’ll see.
I learned a great deal about pit bulls, which by the way isn't an actual breed of dog but more a description of how certain dogs look. Their history is fascinating. Sadi would like me to tell everyone to do your research. These are two sites you might want to check:
World Animal Foundation:
Nanny Dogs: Debunking Myths In The Debate About Pit Bulls https://worldanimalfoundation.org/dogs/nanny-dog/
American KennelClub:
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier/
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BLURB:Eight-year-old Sadi wants to find a puppy under the Christmastree this year. She loves her two old dogs, but they don’t run and playanymore. How can she convince her parents she’s old enough to care for her owndoggy? When they surprise her with a trip to the rescue home of Talia Wagger, it’spuppy love at first sight. She gets the best present in the entire world—Max.
Max wants to be one of the lucky puppies who gets adopted.He cuddles up to his sister in the playpen to stay warm in the cold garagewaiting for the humans to visit and hopefully choose him. When he sees thelittle human, he knows his wish has come true for the best home in the entireworld—with Sadi.
A car ride, missing his sister, meeting Sadi’s friends,learning what no means, and finding a way to get along with the two old dogsare only some of the adventures this puppy has once he’s in his new home. Butwhen he listens to Mom, who laughs all the time, and Dad, who likes to tease,and his little human Sadi, who gives him hugs and kisses, he understands—he’sthe luckiest puppy in the entire world.
sadi and max Have theBest Christmas in the Entire World
