Tails Are Not for Pulling / La cola de las mascotas no es para jalarla

Help kids learn to treat pets with kindness, understand animal behavior, and stay safe around animals.

Tails Are Not for Pulling is an engaging English-Spanish bilingual picture book that teaches children ages 4–7 how to interact with pets in gentle, respectful ways. Kids learn that animals have feelings and boundaries—and that teasing, chasing, or pulling can hurt them.

Using simple language and bright illustrations, this reassuring story shows children how to recognize animal cues like barking, growling, or hiding and respond appropriately. It also teaches an important rule: always ask before touching someone else’s pet.

Part of the award-winning Best Behavior® series, this book helps children build empathy, self-control, and respectful behavior they can use every day.

In this book, children will:

• Learn how to treat pets with care and respect
• Understand basic animal body language
• Practice safe behavior around animals
• Build empathy and kindness toward pets
• Make positive choices in real-life situations

Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors, this book is ideal for preparing children for a new pet or reinforcing safe habits with animals.

Includes a helpful adult section with tips, activities, and discussion starters for teaching children kindness and safety around pets.