Reading dogs’ signals
Maxine learns how to notice dog language and how to approach and greet different dogs, including working, guard, old, young and aggressive dogs.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.How the book presents it: The guidance is presented as practical information within a child-centred story, encouraging attention to the dog’s situation rather than assuming every encounter is alike.
Talk about: Whether the child can identify what information the book gives about a dog’s signals and when not to approach.