Like most of us, children are naturally attracted to dogs. If they see a dog, they usually want to play with it or pet it. Unfortunately, their uninhibited excitement can occasionally place them in great jeopardy. Nearly 900,000 people suffer dog bites each year that require medical attention, and children between the ages of 5 to 9 incur the highest incidence of these occurrences (with 77% of the injuries occurring in the facial area). This is not because dogs target children, but rather because children are often ill prepared to interact with dogs. Children learn best when they are entertained and lessons are given in a repetitive manner. Use Bugs Boodle's Book of Basics to teach your children to respect animals and stay safe in a fun way.