Pretend You're a Puppy!: An Interactive Play Board Book

Sit. Shake. Good dog! 

This book gets kids playing!

Pretend You’re a Puppy! by Meeshy Mac, illustrated by Riley Helal is an interactive board book that turns storytime into a fun role-playing game. Choose your favorite illustrated pup, then bark, shake a paw, dig, and play along!

Designed for ages 1–6, this playful puppy book is an engaging way to encourage pretend play, imagination, movement, and connection between children and the grown-ups reading with them.

Why Kids & Parents Love It

• Interactive pretend play that gets kids moving and participating
• Sturdy board book format made for little hands
• A fun parent-child bonding activity for storytime or playtime
• Colorful, engaging illustrations created without Artificial Intelligence
• Great for dog lovers, toddlers, preschoolers, and imaginative little players
• A simple, screen-free activity families can enjoy together

Whether your child is just discovering pretend play or already loves acting like their favorite animals, Pretend You’re a Puppy! makes it easy to jump into the fun.

Choose a puppy. Get ready to play. And remember: Good dogs get treats! 

Professional Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Olga Markova, Readers' Favorite
"What an amazing, unique concept. I liked how Meeshy Mac combined entertainment and education. The book taught role-play and love for animals by teaching children puppy behaviors through imitation. The illustrations by talented artist Riley Helal were lovely – they were artsy, appropriate for little children, and perfectly supported the narrative. I look forward to using this wonderful book with my toddler grandson and highly recommend it for pre-school and primary school children and their grown-ups."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mary Mays, Ph. D., Former School Superintendent, Early Education Principal
Meeshy Mac has created an engaging book that turns reading into an interactive learning experience. As an educator, I appreciate the learning opportunities this book provides, and I believe it would be a wonderful addition to homes and early childhood and elementary classrooms. The confidence and self-expression the book can encourage is one of the strengths of the book. For a child who may be shy, playful interaction can make participating feel much more comfortable. This book is fun for children but also has real educational value. They’re learning while having fun

Product Details:

• 6" × 6"
• 24 pages
• sturdy board book
• rounded corners
• ages 1–6
• Written by Meeshy Mac
• Illustrated by Riley Helal