The Monster Dog:
Tasse’s Diary of Secrets

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“Very cute story, I love the concept of the dog keeping a diary and felt super relatable as my parents had two dogs who got extra treats on Sundays. Boy, did they let you know if you forgot!”

M.F. - Mom of three boys, ages 6, 8, and 11 years
Oakdale, MN

ISBN: 978-1-7345885-7-6 (HARDCOVER)
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER: 2020904892 
COPYRIGHT 2020 CARMEN TRIBBETT
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN ANY FORM, WHATSOEVER.

WRITTEN & CREATED BY CARMEN TRIBBETT
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ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATIE HUNERDOSSE
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DESIGNED BY CHELSEA FARR
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Secrets, secrets, secrets! So many of them! In the third book of The Monster Dog series, Tasse shares her private thoughts and stories with her best friend, ‘Dear Diary.’  Sometimes a little bit naughty, this slightly high-maintenance Shih Tzu spends her time and energy fooling her person, Carmen. “Ha, Ha, Ha,” she says, “I have fooled her again.”

She confesses “I often pretend I cannot hear Carmen when she calls me!” When she is found in her secret hiding place she admits, “I smile to myself as I pretend to be asleep…”

One day, when Carmen checks on her in the backyard, she is lying in the sunny grass faking a nap. When Carmen turns away, Tasse goes on a great doggy adventure. “I knew I had time, Dear Diary,” to go up on the forbidden garden terrace.  “I could smell the rabbits and birds, but I was very careful to not walk on the flowers.” She sneaks down just past the rhubarb plant and gleefully exclaims, “I don’t think she will even suspect I had this grand adventure.”

Tasse also shares a dream from the night before. “You know how I love to jump in the air and catch balls.” In the dream, she is playing centerfield for the Heavenly Hounds and catching the winning ball as the crowd cheers “Yay Tasse!” The Heavenly Hounds defeat the Mighty Mutts to win the World Series!

While playful, there are many things for children to learn from Tasse’s adventures. Caregivers and teachers will find many openings for further discussions. One such story is when Tasse shares with Dear Diary she was bullied and scared by a big dog “who made fun of my small size and even the pink ribbon I was wearing.” 

Illustrated by Katie Hunderdosse, each story is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations, which will keep children joyfully turning the pages for the next adventure hidden inside THE MONSTER DOG….TASSE’S DIARY of SECRETS.