Children's Book

I'm writing a children's book called 'Lessons From a Special Friend'.  It's about some of the important things in life that dogs seem to know from day one but take some of us a long time to figure out.  It's a poem and going to be accompanied with water colour illustrations. Work in progress obvioulsy but here are a few of the sketches so far.

Poem so far:

It seems to me few know from the start how to live a full life with joy in their heart
But I have learnt from a special friend the secrets of life to me she did lend

She taught me to be loyal to those I love best and never turn down an adventure or quest
When your heart is full and you can't help but smile, run roll romp dance with someone for a while

And when someone is feeling down when sorrow has snuck on their face with a frown, simply lay your head on them so sweet and listen quietly should they weep

Enjoy simple things like a long walk with a friend, and bask in the glory nature does lend

If wearyness is what you feel cuddle up rest your eyes, let your body heal

Trust your heart to lead the way and never forget the way you dance and play

If your dream remains hidden somewhere out of sight dig for this vision with all your might

Stay true to yourself don't ever pretend and always love yourself despite the latest trend

Love without question listen attently and treat everybody ever so gently...

...whether they are brown or white dark or light curly or straight, carrying some weight, short or really really tall, never underestimate those who crawl.