Roll along on the fun journey with Rico the Shih Tzu as he shares the skills and lessons he’s learned to help motivate, encourage, and inspire kids to live their best lives. Rico introduces you to his animal mommy and daddy, his fur-ever human family, and his new big brother Ean, as together they find out the real meaning and purpose in life is to share love with others!
Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking?
Rico the Shih Tzu reveals what is really going on in the mind and heart of dogs by sharing his life's colorful experiences with his human big brother Ean and his family. Rico invites kids to roll along with him from the very beginning of his life, to his first haircut, and even his very first visit to the country where his breed originated.
Rico teaches children about all his milestone moments that he shared with Ean to help him learn life skills and lessons. They've grown up together, and now they want others to feel comfortable discussing the many issues and challenges of life, including meeting new friends, being inclusive of others who don't look like yourself, how to deal with death, and going to school for the first time. Rico also asks readers interesting questions, to not only engage them, but assist with comprehension and having two-way conversations.
Each book in the Rollin’ with Rico series highlights up to 20 words that are in bold print, with the pronouncer and definition in the back of the book's glossary, and three new facts about the Shih Tzu breed.
Rico’s mission in life is to motivate, encourage, and inspire children to become the best person they can be by showing kindness, respect, and gratitude to everyone. At the heart of the matter, pets are a part of God's family sent from heaven to bring us fun, joy, happiness, and most importantly love!
So, roll along with Rico to see all the places he will go because his purpose in life is to help you grow!
Rollin' with Rico: Brother, Brother!
Rico hit the fur-ever family jackpot! He's the little brother of Rocky the German Shepherd, and the two of them have quite the tale to share from their first meeting, to learning how to share toys and play nice. There's never a dull moment with these two brothers who teach kids the real meaning of being inclusive of others.
Rollin’ with Rico: My First Haircut
There's no running away from getting your hair clipped! Rico helps to calm children's fears of haircuts with his funny take on how to walk into the salon with confidence, all thanks to some new furry friends he meets along the way to the groomer. The end result is more than just a fresh do, but lifelong traits of resiliency, perseverance, and courage.
Rollin’ with Rico: Ready for Takeoff
There are so many ways to travel on a bus, train, and car. Roll along with Rico's first time on a plane! Children get to hear about what it feels like going up in the air, seeing the clouds, and watching the sunset from the best seat on earth. While traveling can be tiresome, Rico teaches kids how to spend their time wisely without asking you too many times, "Are we there yet?"
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Rico believes in the importance of supporting others! He gives FIVE PAWS (excellent) to this fantastic book about inclusion, diversity, and anti-bullying. Check out Orange by award-winning and best-selling author Derrick Slack at https://www.dslack.com.
