26 Breeds. 26 Tricks. A-Z Shredding!
See Spot Shred
$25.00
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See Spot Shred
The World’s First Skateboarding Dog ABC Book
$25.00
See Spot Shred is an ABC picture book written and illustrated for dog lovers, parents, and skaters who still can’t read that well.
Every page features a playful alliteration pairing each letter of the alphabet with a dog breed and skateboard trick that start with that letter.
Cover: Softcover, gloss finish
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Pages: 32 pages, full color
Created By: Written and illustrated by Dylan Goldberger
Published By: Dog Gone Studios
Every order includes a FREE downloadable coloring book you can print out at home!
THE STORY BEHIND SEE SPOT SHRED
The idea for See Spot Shred came from one of my favorite children’s books, Animalia, combined with my lifelong love of dogs and skateboarding. I made the first version in 2010 as my senior project in art school, then spent the next few years reworking the illustrations and pitching the book to publishers.
The few publishers who were interested wanted me to simplify the dog breeds and skate tricks or put helmets and protective gear on all the dogs. Instead of changing the book, I launched a Kickstarter and self-published See Spot Shred in 2015.
Made By a Skater
I’ve been skateboarding most of my life, so it was important to me that the skating actually felt right. I based many of the illustrations on real skate photos, trying to capture the timing and body position that makes each trick recognizable, even when the skateboarder happens to be a dog. A few are even nods to famous skate photos, little Easter eggs for anyone who knows their skate history.
FREE COLORING BOOK INCLUDED!
Every copy of See Spot Shred includes a free downloadable coloring book with pages based on illustrations from the book. Print them at home and color the dogs however you want!
Featured IN Thrasher!
Check out my Thrasher Magazine interview for more about the story, process, and skateboarding behind See Spot Shred.