ABC Book

With a new cover and concealed coil spine, Kathleen’s timeless book of manners is now in it’s 5th printing!

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Kathleen’s beautiful pen and ink illustrations accompany her “social story” of a friendly Newfoundland dog gently demonstrating social skills such as expressing, “Thank you,” picking up after oneself and being kind to others. This ABC book’s messages of compassion resonate with all ages, abilities and walks of life because now, more than ever, manners matter. Printed on sturdy card stock and coil-bound in the USA. (Ages 3 and up).

  • Recognized for Excellence in Literature for Early Readers (Ages 5-9) by Story Monsters
  • Recipient of a Purple Dragonfly Award for Illustrations

Available online at BIG Gentle Dogs

and at the following locations:

Gidgets & Gadgets, South Bend Farmers Market, South Bend, IN

CedarStone Children’s Books, 200 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, IN

Roti Roti Art Center Gift Shop, Buchanan, MI

Glendora Bookshop, Buchanan, MI

Fables Books, Goshen, IM

Or Contact Kathleen

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What People are Saying about The ABC of Mannerly Me

“I am a sucker for books, especially books about dogs…THIS one, however, far exceeded my expectations! The illustrations are incredibly beautiful, the content of the book itself beyond my word power!”

Joanne P.

“Especially love the fairy-tale sketches!”

Theresa H.

“This is a beautifully drawn spiral bound ABC book, enjoyable to read and to peruse.”

Liz Z.
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Book-signing Events

  • ArtBeat
    • Downtown South Bend, IN
    • Booth 100
    • Saturday, August, 9, 2025
    • 11 AM – 7 PM
  • Beyond the Book
    • Saturday, September 6, 2025
    • 9 AM – 3 PM
    • 152 W. Culver Road, Knox, IN, 46534
  • Meet the Authors
    • Fables Books
    • Friday, November 7, 2025
    • Goshen First Friday
    • 6PM – 8 PM
    • 215 S. Main St, Goshen IN, 46256

Books, Original Art, and Signed Letter Prints available for sale at all events. Can’t make the dates? Click below to order online:

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