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Pet Fun – Doggie Drivers

Bruce Littlefield — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:09:57 +0000

Look out New York, Westminster got his driver’s license today and he’s already barking at me to let him drive the Mustang. The site MyPetDMV fell in love with The Bedtime Book for Dogs and voila, Westminster is a certified “driver.” So cute! Get your cat, dog, or parakeet one.

Holidays – Fourth of July

Bruce Littlefield — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:49:25 +0000

It’s July 4th, the day we Americans celebrate freedom and independence with barbecues, fireworks, and drinking a lot* of beer. (*Independence Day is the day the most alcohol is consumed in the U.S.A.) But just so we’re all clear, King George thought we Americans were revolting. By the way, how much do you know about America? Do you, for example, know where the Declaration of Independence was signed? Well, I’ll tell you… On the bottom!
Salute a soldier. Here’s an idea to add some red, white and blue to your barbeque: While your guests are drinking all your beer, bring out some stationery and ask them to write a letter to the troops. Operation Gratitude sends letters and packages to service members and it really lifts their day. Send your goodies to Operation Gratitude, 17330 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA, 91406.
Westminster wants to wish you a happy Fourth of July… and say thanks for checking out The Bedtime Book for Dogs.
What did one flag say to the other? Nothing! It just waved.
Happy Independence Day!

Life 101 – Coffee anyone?

Bruce Littlefield — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:49:01 +0000

Westminster and I have gotten some fun requests surrounding our book. For those of you in NYC, we’ll be on AltSide with Debra Alfarone on PIX11 Morning News tomorrow at 7:45 a.m….
Today, we had the pleasure to answer Marshal Zeringue’s fun questions for his “Coffee with a Canine” blog. Check it out. It’s addictive. It’s a really fun piece and I had a delicious cup of coffee to boot!

Pet fun – Letter to Wes

Bruce Littlefield — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:36:06 +0000

Westminster is now getting fan letters… like this one today:
Dear Wes,
Please tell your Dad that my Mom was so excited when The Bedtime Book for Dogs arrived. She acted like it was Christmas morning. As soon as she opened it she said, “we can’t wait, we have to read it now”. So we immediately sat down together. I was so eager to hear about our surprise that I was grinning ear-to-ear. She oohed and aahed all over the drawings of the dogs and said, “Paul really knows how to capture their expressions”!
Mom began reading the book and said, “Come”, but I was already there so I wagged my tail and smiled. Then she said, “stay” so I did. I wanted to hear more. Mom read, “treat”. Wow did that make my ears stand up. She turned the page and read, “good dog” and I licked her and she started to laugh and said something about this book really works!
Thanks Wes for inspiring your dad to write the first ever book for dogs. I hope we get to read it every night. I love The Bedtime Book for Dogs and give it my enthusiastic lick of approval!
Your friend, Kirby (furry son of Linda Blick, FindingOneAnother.org)
PS: I was found wandering the streets of Philadelphia. I heard you came from the streets of New York City in front of the Westminster show. And now we have great families how love us. How sweet is that!

What I’m Doing – Palisades Center Mall

Bruce Littlefield — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:19:48 +0000

Westminster, illustrator Paul Heath & I will be center court at the Palisades Center mall atop a Sleep Number Bed this Saturday, June 18, 1 – 4 pm, honoring canine search-and-rescue teams who worked at the 9/11 sites. In addition to a reading of The Bedtime Book for Dogs, we’ll play my new doggie game show JePAWdy.™ and introduce the crowd to real SAR dogs and their handlers from the Ramapo Rescue Dog Association. Barnes & Noble will be on hand to sell books and if you bring a photo of your dog Paul will draw a sketch for a $30 donation benefiting the 9/11 canine search and rescue teams.

What I’m Doing – Book Signings

Bruce Littlefield — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:10:05 +0000

For those of you in the NYC area, I will be appearing at the Clinton Book Shop from 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. Find out more about the event here. As a special treat, I’ll be joined by Dorado and Ursa, two certified therapy dogs who love to be read to, and illustrator Paul Heath who’ll have markers in hand. And on Sunday, June 11, at 2 p.m. we’ll be at the Kingston, New York Barnes & Noble with Westminster and will have fun and games for all. Check it out. Then, next Saturday, June 18, we’ll be center court at the Palisade’s Center Mall playing my doggie game show JePAWdy.™ I’ll also read to Westminster and dogs from the Ramapo Rescue Dog Association (while in my PJ’s on a Sleep Number Store bed decorated by USA Dog Shop!) The event will benefit the fantastic Tails of Hope Foundation and its 9/11 rescue dog tribute. For more information, look here!

Bedtime Book for Dogs – WINNERS!

Bruce Littlefield — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:07:28 +0000

The entries have been submitted, and The Bedtime Book for Dogs has been released! Westminster and I say congrats to our winners, chosen with the help of random.org. The Grand Prize Winner: Scott Shuler who will receive an Illustrated picture of his pup (at left) by artist Paul Heath and 1 specially pawtographed copy of Bedtime Book for Dogs, by Bruce Littlefield.
The First Prize Winners who will each receive a copy of The Bedtime Book for Dogs are: Michelle Lay, Tracy Cox Crede, Heather R Stokes, Ginger Sue Doodle, and Ryan Good.
Winners: watch for a note from Bruce. A big THANK YOU to all who entered! If you haven’t yet, put your paws on a copy of The Bedtime Book for Dogs.

What I’m Doing – Dog radio!

Bruce Littlefield — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:34:38 +0000

Today, Westminster and I did a fun interview with “Blog Talk Radio.” They called it “Dog Talk Radio.” Listen to it here. I had three favorite parts:
The first was the story of me finding Westminster.
The second was talking about Westminster’s psychic reading.
And the third was when Westminster brought his rubber chicken into the interview and proceeded to squeak it.

Also, in case you haven’t seen it, here’s the book video starring Westminster.

The Bedtime Book for Dogs hits shelves on Wednesday. Feel free to bark about it wherever you go.

Giveaway! Bedtime Book for Dogs

Bruce Littlefield — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:13:52 +0000

Win a sketch of your dog!

Enter the Ultimate Bedtime Book for Dogs Giveaway!
From Tuesday, May 24th to Tuesday, June 7th

First Prize [5 Winners]: Win a pawtographed copy of Bedtime Book for Dogs! To enter, become a fan of the Bedtime Book for Dog’s Facebook Page.
Grand Prize [1 Winner]: Win a pawtographed copy of Bedtime Book for Dogs and a sketch of your dog by Bedtime Book for Dogs’ illustrator Paul Heath! To enter, email the name and picture of your dog to bruce@brucelittlefield dot com.
Winners will be chosen randomly & announced on June 8th (book’s official release date) on bedtimebookfordogs.com. WOOF!

American Fun – Got our book!

Bruce Littlefield — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:38:31 +0000

Westminster and I are all smiles! We got our copies of the book today from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, both delivered by Westminster’s favorite UPS lady (the one who always brings him a treat!) If you got your book today , please send us a message and let us know. We love hearing from you, and if you send us your address, we’ll send you a pawtographed bookplate.
Watch Wes take his star turn AND stay tuned: a big giveaway contest will be announced tomorrow!