To primary teachers, dogs sometimes are little more than the source of what’s on their pupils’ shoes. A study pack from the National Canine Defence League provides positive facts and images. It offers Junior Wag, a free children’s magazine. There’s also a poster and teacher’s notes which explore the responsibilities of becoming a pet owner, canine comunication and some of the ways dogs have been represented in art. The set of glossy A5 pictures ranging from an ancient Greek cup to contemporary portraiture is especially attractive. The Wonderful World of Dogs pack is free from National Canine Defence League, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7LT Tel: 020 7837 0006. Website: www.ncdl.org.uk