{"product_id":"sugarmint-a-mindful-story-about-being-safe-with-dogs-hardcover","title":"Sugarmint: A Mindful Story About Being Safe with Dogs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudit Arroyo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTania Tokar\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery parent of a dog-loving child knows the moment: your child spots a dog and wants to run over to say hello, while you're trying to slow everything down and make sure it's safe. Finding the right dog safety book to help, however, just got easier as readers follow Sugarmint, the dog, as he learns that understanding boundaries is the key to building trust and friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Children Will Learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafer social interactions with dogs depending on their comfort level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to ask for consent to pet or not to pet a dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize a dog's body language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpathy by seeing the world through a dog's eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem-solving through patience and understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial-emotional skills that extend beyond dog interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugarmint's story transforms those uncertain greetings into confident ones. \u003cstrong\u003eInstead of teaching dog safety through a list of dos and don'ts\u003c\/strong\u003e, children can connect with two different characters, Sugarmint and Marigold. They can empathize with Sugarmint's excitement when his friendly greetings aren't returned, or Marigold's need for personal space when her boundaries aren't respected. Readers naturally learn the skills that lead to safer, more respectful interactions between children and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced dog trainer and parent, this beautifully illustrated picture book also includes a practical parent and caregiver guide with simple conversation starters and tips parents can use for real-life dog greetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a children's book that teaches dog safety \u003cstrong\u003ethrough connection instead of fear\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the story your family will read again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the key to making a new friend isn't chasing them but giving them the space to come to you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick \u003cstrong\u003eBuy Now \u003c\/strong\u003eto stop the guessing, structure more confident greetings, and build safer friendships between children and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367979888945,"sku":"9798994725900","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/u8CK3lvb909798994725900.webp?v=1789779118","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/sugarmint-a-mindful-story-about-being-safe-with-dogs-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}