This top choice picture book is already in the White House. An autographed copy of Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too, winner of an Honorable Mention at the 2009 New York Book Festival, was mailed to the first family in time for the arrival of their new family dog, Bo.
Widespread distribution is forthcoming for this one-of-a-kind picture book, as Carolyn Hunter, Marketing Executive with DragonPencil/Big Tent Books has announced, 's8220;Baron Thinks Dogs
Are People Too is slated for the Spring 2010 Catalog of worldwide distributor, Music, Books, 's38; Business, Inc. Author Laurie Dean, via our imprint, Castlebridge Books, has now been
presented with the opportunity for professional representation in the industry.'s8221;
Dean's8217;s vibrant picture book is also available for global access on the new interactive web site, www.RippleReader.com, (launch date
11/3/09). And is in queue to be put into e-book format at Barnes 's38; Noble eBooks.
Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too is getting international recognition of distinction. Laurie Dean has been interviewed by book reviewer, Liana Metal, from Greece, who rated the book
5-stars on Amazon and says, 's8220;'s8230;The author of this book uses a very simple, yet effective, storyline that makes readers turn the pages to find out what happens at the end of the
story. This is an entertaining book for very young kids who will certainly enjoy it!'s8221;
Leticia Pontoni, writer for www.losbloguitos.com, an e-zine for Latino children, has also interviewed Laurie Dean--for publication in the
February, 2010 issue. The website for Los Bloguitos receives visitors from 123 countries around the world.
Mexican-American Nancy Marmolejo, founder of Viva Visibility, and one of the top 50 most influential and powerful women in social media raves: 's8220;When my 6 year old daughter received
her autographed copy of Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too she immediately fell in love with cute and lovable Baron. The delightful story of how lively young Baron learns to obey, and
ultimately figures out how to make his dream come true, instantly captured my daughter'ss attention--she slept with her new favorite picture book for several nights (before I discovered
it under her covers)'s8221;
New Age expert, author, and keynote speaker, Nachhi Randhawa, of Grand Life Solutions, herself a young mother also endorses Laurie Dean and her debut book: 's8220;My 8 year old is so
happy with Baron's8217;s story, she reads it over and over, and sends a super, super-duper thank you! You are truly a treasure and such a generously beautiful giving soul. I love your
beautiful roles in life's8230; am so grateful for knowing you and your amazing work's8230; clearly your love for what you do radiates through your lovely words. I will definitely share
your link with friends and family's8230; wonderful gift for the children in their lives. Your work is amazing in touching the lives of both children and parents alike.'s8221;
Laurie Dean is also a featured author at Book Bites For Kids. Listen to blog radio host, Suzanne Lieurance's8217;s engaging interview with Laurie at www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids On Demand archive episode of April 24, 2009.
's8220;We all can learn valuable lessons from Baron--about friendship, and personal responsibility and enjoy his fun-loving antics. Added benefits of having this book are that you can use
Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too as a springboard to share with your kids or grandkids, and help them grow into self-reliant, happy adults. For those with furry family members it also
helps you set a frame of reference for your family to begin to train your dog (complexities of busy family life made simple)'s8221; Laurie Dean
Baron'ss tale also benefits Operation Smile: One Smile. For each copy sold through Dean'ss One Smile site, Dean will donate $1 to the foundation. By purchasing a book through Dean'ss One
Smile site (http://smile.convio.net/site/TR/Events/OneSmilepg=fund's38;fr_id=1030's38;pxfid=1970), readers
can spread the goodwill that Barons story fosters.
For more information on Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too! visit the book'ss main site at www.BaronThinks.com.
About Laurie Dean
Laurie Dean brings a unique background to children'ss literature. With more than 30 years as a stay at home mom, she has an in-depth, practical knowledge of children'ss relations. Dean is
also a relaxation expert, combining her backgrounds as a licensed massage therapist and Reiki master. And as director of a church nursery, Dean developed keen insight into the important
role reading aloud plays in child development. Click here (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.phpid=1839648781's38;v=info's38;ref=name) to become
friends with Laurie Dean on Facebook.