My Dog Is NOT A Scientist!
Winning the science fair would be easy if it wasn’t for Renzo. This playful dog turns the scientific method on its ear ruining Yara's experiments. Or are they ruined? With a never-give-up attitude, the young scientist learns maybe play is science after all.
Pre-order signed copies at my local bookshop, Copper Dog Books. Signed copies will ship from the shop after I sign them.
Also available at: Amazon, Bookshop.org, or Yeehoo Press
Launch Date: April 18, 2023
Meet Yara and Renzo and get a peek of the book.
“This visually delightful romp through one young scientist’s exasperating journey to the school Science Fair is a kid-centered celebration of creativity, persistence … and the scientific method.”
- Loree Griffin Burns, multi-award-winning author, scientist, and teacher.
“I loved how the scientific method was explained within this cute and fun story. Readers are sure to adore determined Yara and her hilarious dog Renzo.”
- Medeia Shariff, educator and author of
Remembering Mom's Kubbat Halab.
“A fun story with lively illustrations that will encourage critical thinking skills and inspire curiosity about science and how things work. Readers will be excited to conduct their own experiments at home using the real scientific method, including asking questions, observing, and testing a hypothesis. ”
-Stacy B. Davids, Ph.D., Psychologist and author of Annie’s Plaid Shirt and Simon The Hugger
“A funny hypothesis properly tested and confirmed.”
- Kirkus
Here are what some other reviewers have to say:
Kirkus Reviews “Clear evidence that the scientific method works as well for dogs as for people.” - Kirkus
A License to Quill "Learning really should be fun. My Dog is NOT a Scientist just might become your budding scientist’s favorite book." - Lori Alden Holuta
Writers Rumpus “I’m happy to report that MY DOG IS NOT A SCIENTIST lives up to its promise and more. This book is for curious kids who want to know HOW to get answers, not only by reading but also by asking questions directly of the world and thinking in ways that a scientist thinks. But it’s not just for the science-inclined! This book is also for any kid who’s ever had an ambition, a rival, a deadline, or an overenthusiastic dog! Plus, it’s just plain funny.” - Marianne Knowles
Celebrate Picture Books “Funny, effervescent, and loaded with real science, My Dog Is NOT a Scientist is sure to be a catalyst to spark kids’ interest in and understanding of the scientific method as well as the idea that scientific observation and experimentation is a creative process and one that can be unique to each person. The book would enhance any science curriculum for teachers or homeschoolers and is highly recommended for home, classroom, school, and public library collections.”
The Picture Book Buzz “This is a really fun way to encourage creativity, persistence, curiosity and adaptability. It's a great book for budding (and established) scientists encouraging them to take a chance, think creatively, and have fun.” - Maria Marshall
My Dog Is NOT A Scientist was also featured in:
Getting Real
Yehoo was kind enough to send me some photos and videos of the press being set up for the print run. Check it out!!
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What inspired this book?
Curiosity, furry friendship, science, and my crazy dog (and son). This short video shares some love for the moments in my life that inspired this book.