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Mary Poppins with Fur New Picture Book is Destined to Become a DogEared...

The folklore and stories surrounding Collie dogs and children are legendary: after all, generations of children grew up watching Lassie on television. Teddy'ss Girl: A 's8220;Tail's8221; of Two Babies continues that tradition and Lassie fans will want to pick up a copy for their own little ones. Author Gillian Smith-Clark's8217;s picture book was inspired by the remarkable relationship that exists between her own daughter and her faithful Collie, whom she jokingly refers to as 's8220;Mary Poppins with Fur's8221;. A professional photographer and former magazine editor, the imagery and text in the book were created specifically with toddlers and early readers in mind.



The trademark Collie attributes of intelligence, independence and kindness shine through in this sweet story of a young dog and a baby girl. Set near the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland's8217;s Eastern Shore, Teddy'ss Girl: A 's8220;Tail's8221; of Two Babies tells the story of a young puppy who must adjust to the inevitable changes that occur when a baby girl arrives on the scene. An amazing bond develops between the two 's8220;babies's8221; and the resulting story is a whimsical mix of humor and style.



Children on the verge of reading learn best with identifiable images and rhythmic repetition and this book offers plenty of both. The gentle rhyming and gorgeous, full color images promise to make this charming book a dog-eared favorite on children'ss bookshelves for years to come. Teddy'ss Girl: A 's8220;Tail's8221; of Two Babies beautifully illustrates the benefits of growing up with a cherished family pet. At the same time, the book gently broaches the subject of introducing a new baby into the family. Parents will find both the main themes of the book relevant for their young children.



Meanwhile, the 's8220;real-life's8221; Teddy continues to run his household and delight his young charge in typical Collie fashion - with dignity, grace and a dash of charm reminiscent of Ms. Poppins herself. 's8220;More than a few people told me I was crazy to get a puppy just months before our first child was born - as it turns out, they couldn's8217;t have been more wrong.'s8221; comments Smith-Clark. 's8220;On any given day, Teddy is a best friend, live-in nanny, personal trainer I's8217;d be lost without him. This book is a tribute to Teddy and to all those beloved family dogs everywhere's8221;. Teddy'ss Girl: A 's8220;Tail's8221; of Two Babies is now available at your local bookstore!



About the Author

Gillian Smith-Clark is a professional photographer and the former editor of Show Trail magazine. She was born and educated in Saskatchewan, Canada, but her work and travels have taken her throughout North America and Europe. She has lived in England, Estonia, and the United States as well as her native Canada, but now resides with her family close to Chestertown, Maryland. You can learn more about the book on her website at www.gilliansmithclark.com/tgirl.htm.



Teddy's8217;s Girl * by Gillian Smith-Clark

A 's8220;Tail's8221; of Two Babies

Publication Date: September 23, 2005

Suggested retail pricing:

Trade Paperback; $12.99; 24 pages; ISBN 1-59926-209-6 * Cloth Hardback; $18.99; 24 pages; ISBN 1-59926-214-2



To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 836. Tearsheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Michelle Barba. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 876.

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