Tell Tail

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Pub Date 20 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 27 May 2021

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''I highly recommend this book''. -- Storywraps

''Distinctive illustrations accompany this thought-provoking tale about the importance of self-expression''. -- BookTrust

''Bright, bold and colourful illustrations run throughout, alongside this thoughtful exploration of feelings and expression''. -- What I Read

''A delightful and brilliant story of being proud to express who you are! CK Smouha and Katie Brosnan are the ultimate dream team''. -- My Shelves Are Full

An allegorical tale about the importance of self-expression.

Dex is a dog with an unruly tail. All the other members of Dex’s family are tough as nails, but Dex is cut from a different cloth. He likes to chat and play, and when he does, his tail wags wildly. When he’s sad, his tail tucks under. Everyone can see exactly how he’s feeling. The rest of Dex’s family find it very embarrassing, so Dex tries to rein his tail in – to no avail.

One day at the park, Dex is doing his best to control his tail when a big red dog called Bailey bounds up to him. Bailey has the waggiest, most ridiculous tail Dex has ever seen. They have a marvellous time playing, until Dex catches sight of his dad’s disapproving face.

Dex runs and runs and runs, until he stops caring - about his tail - about anything. When Dad finds him, his tail is completely still. It doesn’t wag, it doesn’t tuck under. It’s just there. After a couple weeks, Dad starts to feel uncomfortable. What could be wrong with Dex? With a little bit of help from Bailey, Dex and Dad go on a journey to rediscover the joys of self expression.

''I highly recommend this book''. -- Storywraps

''Distinctive illustrations accompany this thought-provoking tale about the importance of self-expression''. -- BookTrust

''Bright, bold and colourful...


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ISBN 9781908714862
PRICE $16.95 (USD)
PAGES 32

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Dex is a sweet little puppy with an extremely happy tail. It seems uncontrollable and seems to have a mind of its own. His family is embarrassed of its exuberant wagging and Dex keeps getting reprimanded and told to get it under control. Poor Dex feels self-conscious and humiliated and he tries very hard to obey.

One day a big red dog named Bailey, with a fabulous extraordinary tail, approaches Dex and asks him, "Do you like playing?" Bailey bounces up and down with excitement and wags his magnificent, fluffy, plumy tail vigorously and guess whose tail joins in?

Together the two romp and play and have a blast all the while wagging their tails. Dex's dad intervenes and he is not amused causing Dex to take off and run away as fast as he can. Poor Dex will he every be accepted for the unique little guy that he is?

The illustrations are brilliant. They are full of expression and heart. The book does a masterful job of getting to the core of how Dex feels when he was not accepted by his own family and how he tries to change himself to fit in. The life lesson to take away is no matter who you are the best possible thing that you can be is .... yourself! I highly recommend this book.

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This book was much deeper than I expected! Poor Dex was shamed by his family for being himself and made to feel like he was doing something wrong. I liked that the angry, tough dad was the one to realize Dex wasn’t being himself and set out to help him. Even better, I loved that his dad accepted him for being himself by the end. A nice story with cute illustrations.

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I am so in love with the art in this book! It reminds me a lot of A Ball for Daisy. My very favorite was the picture of the dogs in the duck pond with their butts up in the air, It got a giggle from my son, too! I think this book is a great starting point to talk to kids about balancing self-control with being their happy selves!

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This book tells the story of Dex, and his wild tail that would wag uncontrollably most of the time. His family was embarrassed of Dex's wild tail, and told him to control it better. This made Dex self-conscious, and made him want to change a part of him. He felt different in his own family, and went to great lengths to change who he was to fit in with his family.

This book really gets at the heart of being different, and how hard it is when even your own family does not accept you for who you are. Dex went through a period of trying to change himself and his own personality to fit in with the expectations of his parents. This book teaches children that no matter who they are and what they do, they should always be themselves.

The message of this book is excellent, and the concept of using dogs to teach children this lesson is genius. Most kids will connect with these characters, and be more easily able to take home the book's message.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

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