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We Are Here by Scott Weiss

Have you ever been talking to your dog, and they seemed to understand every word? Have you ever thought that there might be more than meets the eye with our furry friends? We Are Here by Scott Weiss will give you a fun and out-of-this-world peek into the secret life of our pets.

We can take our four-legged friends for granted sometimes. It’s easy to forget, when they have an accident in the house or chew up your favorite pair of shoes, just how much they do for us. Weiss’ story takes time to acknowledge all the little moments during which our pets are here for us. We Are Here reminds us that our pets are by our side from the time they slobber you awake in the morning to when they snuggle up next to you at night, each and every day. 

A LOOK AT THE SECRET LIVES OF OUR PETS

Our pets see us at our best and love us through our worst, all with a smile on their face and a wag of their tail. As a dog lover myself, I can attest to how the love and support from both my pups have gotten me through some of the darkest times in my life. Their love comes without conditions, and they ask for little in return. A person’s relationship with their pet is such pure love, which makes losing them so much harder.

Scott Weiss dedicates this story to his wife and their own golden retriever. Although Jenny and Shammy are no longer with us, he could think of no better way to pay tribute to them. This imaginative story is one that Scott and Jenny often shared together and I, for one, feel very thankful they chose to share this tale with the world.

THE STORIES AND ILLUSTRATIONS LEAD TO AN INTERSTING TWIST

While this book touches on some serious topics that we humans go through, the story between its pages leads us to a very interesting twist! The book is vibrant with color, but you must make sure that you take a closer look at each page. Illustrator Katie Williams has left us with subtle, hidden clues that might tell us why our dogs have a certain level of intelligence. Side note to parents: this aspect would provide a great challenge to keep your little ones engaged!

We Are Here is a book with a comforting message that will be loved by the whole family. After reading, don’t forget to give your dog a big cuddle and thank them for always being there for you.

We Are Here by Scott Weiss
Genre: Children’s Books, Science Fiction
Author: Scott Weiss
ISBN: 9780578259090
Kelsey Hall

Kelsey Hall graduated from Texas Woman's University with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Deaf Education. She is a born and raised Texas gal that can't stand country music and loves everything bookish. She can often be found cuddled up with her two Pyrenees pups and a good book, The 1975 playing in the background. In addition to working with the BookTrib team, she shares her love of stories by reading to groups of children on the weekends, making sure to pass along the magic and adventures to the next generation.

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