Baxter has a busy, busy, day! What’s a dog to do? After he gets Sam on the school bus in the morning, Baxter goes over his check list and doesn’t miss a thing…even scaring the neighbor’s cat! Illustrated by Ashley Teets, this fun book will entertain and educate as author Donna Roberts includes tips on caring for your dog and getting a proper collar and license to keep him safe.
“Beautifully written and illustrated, Baxter’s Busy Day tells a compelling story of a boy and his loyal best friend, Baxter. This endearing adventure, along with the expressions of each character, will draw children and adults to this story again and again.” —Debbie Richard, author of Hills of Home and Resiliency
About the Illustrator Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Teets is a summa cum laude graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College where she earned a bachelor’s of visual arts degree with a minor in creative writing. Ashley has illustrated multiple award-winning children’s books. She is also a portrait artist and muralist. For more information visit www.AshleyTeetsIllustration.com.
Donna Roberts
About the Author Donna Roberts is a kindergarten/pre-school teacher with nearly 25 years of experience. She currently teaches kindergarten at Sherman Elementary School in Boone County, WV. Born and raised in Pineville, WV, Donna moved to Boone County in 1990. She attended Bluefield State College where she received a BS degree in Elementary Education Multi Subject K-8. She has always enjoyed writing and this is her first children’s book.
Baxter’s Busy Day
“Join Baxter as he sees his best friend Sam off to school and begins his busy journey around the neighborhood. Anyone who has ever loved a dog will recognize that Roberts has captured Baxter’s joy, curiosity, and unconditional love. Teets’ charming paintings add to the mischief and fun. Children and adults will want to read Baxter’s Busy Day again and again.” —Cheryl Ware, Children’s author
Donna Roberts illustrated by Ashley Teets