What I Lick Before Your Face ... and Other Haikus By Dogs

A hilarious collection of haikus by dogs that reflect what man's best friend really thinks of life - from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls.

Jamie Coleman has been looking deeply into the eyes of dogs for many years. He works in publishing and lives in south London with his wife, son and a lurcher called Scout. This is his first collection of poetry.

You may take my balls 
But I will lick what remains 
And then, dear, your face 
 
Imagine if your dog could talk to you. Better still, imagine if it could express its innermost feelings in poetic form. 
 
This hilarious, insightful book confirms what we've all long suspected - that inside every dog is the soul of a poet. From retrieving sticks to rivalry with cats; from cold winter walks to endlessly chasing tennis balls, no stone of a dog's life is left unturned. 
 
With a delightful photo alongside every haiku, this is the perfect gift for any dog lover.

Jamie Coleman

From the author of What I Lick Before Your Face comes this hilarious companion, Please Stop Touching Me ... and Other Haikus by Cats. 
 
Jamie Coleman returns with this brilliant collection of feline flights of fancy. His hilarious haikus take us inside the minds of our most popular pets revealing their inner-most secrets, their disdain for their owners and the poetry that is common to all cats. 
 
Featuring over 50 haikus complete with glorious images, this is a hysterical gift for cat lovers, cat haters, and poetry enthusiasts alike.

Please Stop Touching Me ... and Other Haikus by Cats

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