Atlas of Dogs

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children’s programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.Jana Sedlackova is a children’s book author who graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management. In her free time, she enjoys singing in choirs and decorating gingerbread during Christmastime. Her work is driven by the belief that everyone is searching for the perfect fairytale. She hails from Brno, Czech Republic.Ester Dobiasova is an author of children’s books who finds inspiration in nature and the freedom of imagination. She dreams of roaming the world like Snufkin from Moominvalley – with only a few things, an open heart, and a home to return to. She admires the works of Shaun Tan and Daisy Mrazkova for their honesty, depth, and connection to nature. Through her writing, she hopes to protect the natural world and the animals she loves. She lives in Czechia.Marcel Kralik is an illustrator of children’s books and a freelance visual artist. After studying business in Bratislava, Slovakia, he co-founded Outsider Development, a studio focused on video game graphics, where he worked as lead artist. Since 2013, he has been freelancing, creating illustrations, concept art, and texture paintings for various projects. He is especially passionate about character design, cartooning, and drawing for children. He lives in Bratislava, Slovakia.

"A unique picture book collection for children ages 6-10 showcasing more than 200 breeds of dogs, along with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper, the "Atlas of Dogs" is an impressively informative and well-arranged atlas, where young dog lovers can find them every canine ranging from the smallest Chihuahua to the hairiest Komondor. Kids will enjoy learning basic information about differing dog natures and find their own dream dog." —Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch"Atlas of Dogs by Stepanka Sekaninova is a pretty cool book about dogs for anyone who loves dogs or wants to learn more about man’s best friend. The book lists all kinds of dog breeds by categories and gives good descriptions, so if you are choosing a dog for a pet, it could be helpful. I think this is a really fun book and I love just flipping through the pages and learning about all the cool dogs!" —Kids Book Buzz"If you love dogs and learning all about them, then this book is for you!! This would be great for a classroom library or a home of a child who is fascinated with dogs." —Christine R, Educator"This is an adorable introduction to dogs for a young reader. The illustrations are cute, and the information is perfect for a beginner's book report or researching a family pet. I kept wanting to see the illustrations for all of the little guys! I'll be recommending it for my library!" —Jordan Gray, Librarian"This book is perfect for all ages. It is good for readers who love dogs and anyone who is looking into adopting or buying a dog." —Morgan Frazier, Librarian"Atlas of Dogs is an excellent entertaining reference of dog breeds. The book features a huge variety of breeds, fun facts, and stories about famous dogs throughout history. The illustrations are adorable and whimsical. A perfect book for a young dog lover!" —Mara L, Reviewer"I loved everything about this! This is a book I would have begged for as a kid. I collected books about dogs and different breeds and what made them all so unique and this would have been perfect. The little blurbs for each dog was perfect and the illustrations were adorable. I loved the rating systems and that even letter known breeds were in this book. This book just honest brought so much joy to my dog lover heart! I am so glad it is going to be out there in the world for other dog lovers to be able to read and enjoy." —Felicia H, Bookseller"The art is simple and colorful but well done and full of details. The different breeds are clearly recognizable and the stories are fun and engaging. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, gifting, or for families doing research with an eye to adopting a new canine family member." —Annie B, Nonstop Reader

• INTRODUCTIONSIGHTHOUNDSSCENT HOUNDSPOINTERS AND SETTERSTERRIERSSHEEPDOGS AND CATTLE DOGSRETRIEVERS, FLUSHING, AND WATER DOGSSPITZ AND PRIMITIVE DOGSDACHSHUNDSPINSCHERS, SCHNAUZERS, MOLOSSER BREEDS, AND SWISS MOUNTAIN DOGSCOMPANION DOGSDOG RECORD HOLDERSHOW TO TAKE CARE OF DOGSA DICTIONARY OF DOG SPEECH