Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal s cues a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail can help a child understand what the animal is saying and what an appropriate response might be. That s part of what this book is about. But mostly it s about showing children how to love pets gently because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn t nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone else s pet, there s one important rule you should know: Ask the owner first! A special section for adults includes ideas for teaching kindness to animals, activities, and discussion starters.