Tails are Not for Pulling, by Elizabeth Verdick (Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen), winner of the ASPCA Henry Bergh Childrens' Book Award, shows preschoolers the proper way to interact with pets. They will learn that it's OK to scratch, nuzzle, or cuddle an animal, but not to squeeze, tease, or pull tails. The book also advises them to watch and listen for warning signals when an animal might be saying, Hands off. The book also includes pages of further tips for caregivers on how to share the book and encourage children to treat animals kindly. Paperback, 40 pgs.