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Most pet owners would put forth the idea that their pet shares some human qualities, such as loyalty and faithfulness. This book makes the case for “feelings” in animals in the wild, as well. Grief, compassion, deceitfulness, cleverness, love of beauty, and many more attributes usually associated only with humans are shown in various animals — and not only those mammals most closely linked with humans. The book is well laid out with each attribute defined for young readers. Several examples of the way in which the quality appears in different animals are given. The illustrations maintain interest for even the youngest listeners, and questions are raised to encourage further discussion. This is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking for ways to initiate discussions with children about what qualities are important to us — human and animal.

— American Booksellers Association – “Kids’ Pick of the Lists” – April 2000

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David Rice’s 32-page book Do Animals Have Feelings Too? features short accounts of documented animal behaviors that suggest animals have a range of emotions very much like those of humans. Its tone of unsentimental respect for animals in their own right makes it one of a group of important resources that are building a long overdue awareness of animal sensitivity and feeling. My mixed class of 12 to 14 year-old students listened attentively to the stories and eagerly shared their own experiences of witnessing animals’ demonstrations of feelings such as sadness, joy, anger and compassion.

— Green Teacher – Alanda Greene (Spring 2002)

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This is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking for ways to initiate discussions with children about what qualities are important to us – human and animal.

— Bookselling This Week