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Buddy Meets Bubba the Traffic Safety Officer

by Sandra E. Meyer; Illustrated by Deanne Hooker

26 pages; Saddle stitched; catalogue #07-1398; ISBN 1-4251-3579-X; US$15.50, C$17.83, EUR12.08, £8.01

This beautifully illustrated true story is written from Buddy's perspective, a young maltese dog. It includes his trip to the local police station and presents traffic safety tips for young children in a fun and exciting way!

About the Book

Buddy Meets Bubba the Traffic Safety Officer is a true story about a maltese dog named Buddy, that visits his local police station. The book is written from his perspective and how he learns about traffic safety, what policeman do, and five important traffic safety tips. The books' illustrations use vivid colors which captivate both young readers and adults. At the end of the book, the traffic safety tips are demonstrated by Buddy to help educate young readers about the importance of traffic safety.

This book is designed to appeal to everyone that loves dogs but especially young readers. Along with the book, a "Buddy" puppet can be purchased on-line at the authors' website www.buddymydog.com. The charming "Buddy" puppet brings the story to life and will help imaginations soar! Buddy books can help parents lay the foundation for their child to become a lifelong reader.

Also available from Trafford: Buddy Goes to the Fire Station

About the Author

Sandra E. Meyer was born and raised in Coldwater, Ohio. She received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters degree in Education from Regent University. She received the "Outstanding Young Women of America" Award in recognition of "outstanding ability, accomplishments and service to the community." She has taught children from ages seven thru fourteen and currently teaches Sunday School class at her local church. Presently she is employed by Wake County Public Schools teaching third grade in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The authors desire is to create a special love for dogs in small children by writing true and entertaining stories about her dog, Buddy. He is a small maltese and is very lively, loving and loyal. Her extreme love for Buddy has provided the inspiration for all of her books.

A "Meet Buddy" series is available on her website and includes "Buddy Goes to the Fire Station", "Buddy Meets Bubba the Traffic Safety Officer", "Buddy Finds a Home", "Buddy Meets the Neighbors", "Buddy Goes to the Doctor" and "Buddy Goes to Puppy Kindergarten". There are also "Buddy" puppets, a photo gallery and other dog products which can be purchased online at www.buddymydog.com.