Betty Boo Boo Books
Where Adventure Awaits!
Dive into a world of laughter and learning with Betty, the wire-haired dachshund, as she leads young readers through captivating stories with valuable lessons.
About Betty Boo Boo Books
Betty, my wire-haired dachshund, inspired me to become a book author! She shines as the main character in a selection of illustrated children's books.
Together with the fabulous illustrator Julie Shaw, we create amazing stories that are funny, endearing, and packed with moral lessons for today's children.
Betty has and always will be a naughty, charming, funny, lovable character which hopefully shows in her books.
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Books Published
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Toy Collections
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Happy Readers
Charming Stories
Delightful tales featuring Betty that spark the imagination and joy of reading.
Her first book tells the tale of her concerns about being different with her long body, short legs, webbed feet and wiry hair. She soon learns after a walk in the park that there are a lot of different dogs and she realises she is not such an odd bod dog after all.
Subsequent books include her learning to swim, going to the fair and overcoming her fear of heights, trying to find a drink of milk on the farm and going to school for the first time.
Illustrated Adventures
These books are beautifully illustrated by the talented Julie Shaw who has showcased her love and knowledge of animals their characters and anatomy for many years.
Her illustrations are filled with colour, delight and will amaze the reader bringing Betty's stories to life.
Illustration of Stanley Spangle Wangle from The Odd Bod Dog)
Life Lessons
Each story imparts valuable morals for today's children, making learning fun!
Also, hopefully giving a tool for parents and guardians to help children with the myriad of difficulties they can face in today's world
They may even inspire budding authors or artists to explore the delights of writing and drawing which are often missed in the world of technology
The two Betty lookalike toys may also allow children who do not have access to animals for whatever reason to practice their skills in empathy and who knows follow a path to veterinary skills, dog grooming or kennel maid.
Interactive Toys
Meet our adorable Betty toys, the perfect companions for reading adventures!
These fabulous charming and adorable plush toys are by the well known manufactors Uni-toys and Teddy Hermann. They are washable at 30 degrees (let air dry) made of premium quality plush and have been safety tested for children from age 3 (EU and UK safety standards) The standing dachshund is 20 cm tall and the sitting dachshund is 22 cm tall.
Any child can only love these and want them to accompany Betty on her adventures.
Derdledash Dachshunds
Home to all my dachshunds
This is where it all started. Established in 2009 specialising in showing, working and pet standard wire haired dachshunds
Based in a home environment for the best possible start and with excellent facilities for ongoing training and advice.
I am member of The Dachshund Club, Committee Member of The Wire Haired Dachshund Club and subscriber to The Dachshund Breed Council. Also a member of the Home Breeders Association and completed a course in Animal Psychology being awarded a Diploma.
Hopefully this is also a place for up to date information about my favorite breed the wire haired dachshund.
Enquiries to www.derdledash.co.uk or the links on this page
Reviews and Best Wishes
Both the book and launch
What more could you want but a letter from Kensington Palace passing on The Princess of Wales very best wishes.
Also received from J K Rowling's office "...every success with your book and your writing career"
Write up in the only dog newspaper Our Dogs about the book and the launch, beautifully written.
Peter Purves of Blue Peter fame
Also comentated on Crufts TV coverage
Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for sending me a copy of your newly published book, Betty Boo Boo - The Odd Bod Dog.
The idea is very clever, and the illustrations are an absolute joy. I laughed out loud at the back cover. I am sure that you will be able to keep up the humour and quality in the next five Boo Boo Books. As a Dachshund owner, we have owned five in total and also bred a lovely litter of 7, I can fully appreciate why you chose one of that super breed to be the Odd Bod Dog. Maybe Boo Boo could have some fun with a Newfie in the future……!
Here is a brief review, with which I hope you are happy. “This little book tells such a lot with so few words and beautiful pictures, that I defy anyone NOT to be charmed. Young children will be captivated by it, and really learn something on the way. Dogs don’t always have a good press, but children will gain quite an understanding of them through Susan Eldred’s wit, and Julie Shaws Graphic skill. Delightful.”
With best wishes for your series’ success.
Kindest regards
Peter.
Selina Scott - TV Presenter
Selina is well know for her TV presenting and perhaps less well known for her love of the dachshund. she very kindly sent a Christmas Card with the following review
"Susan Forgive my very late response I have only just had your requested forwarded. This is a lovely book, beautifully illustrated - much appreciated by my own Odd Bod Dog Doogie!"
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