Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of

Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship

Jakeâ€™s voice has a different sound.
Other critters wonâ€™t come around.
But he is sweet and only wants to play.
Will others start to see him that way?

Follow Jake, a sweet, kind, and misunderstood dog as he tries to make friends despite his differences.

Meet forest critters of all kinds while getting to know Jake. Jake loves to swim, hike, and play, but when he realizes he's lonely a true friend comes to his aid. Soon others find friendship and understanding filling this tale with heart and hope.

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Jake the Growling Dog is a fun-loving tale about kindness, acceptance, friendship, and diversity.

Author and licensed school counselor, Samantha Shannon, and Illustrator and art educator, Kerrie Joyce, spotlight Jake, who is different from the other dogs and critters. With a little help and understanding, the others learn to love Jake despite his differences. This timely story is packed with tons of fun, while also educating our little ones about friendship and how to be kind to others.

Includes a loving-kindness and mindfulness activity for families, counselors, and schools

Along with Jake's story, this picture book also includes a loving-kindness activity to promote character education, mindfulness, and gratitude. The activity is for families, schools, and counselors to reduce stress and bring families closer together while encouraging acts of kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude.

A Positive Story to Promote Empathy

Jake's story encourages children to be kind, appreciate nature, find the good in all things with the power of gratitude, and to accept others who are different from them in a subtle, sweet, and impactful way.

Ages and Grades

While many kids ages 4-8 will be able to read this story on their own or with assistance, parents and grandparents will enjoy reading the story to baby, making it the perfect baby shower gift. Pre-teens to adults will also appreciate the illustrations, story, and the kindness activity to do as a family or in schools and counseling offices.

The Perfect Gift

Need a gift for a baby shower or birthday party? Jake the Growling Dog is the perfect gift for the mother-to-be, a child's birthday party, holiday's, and graduations. Plus, the ebook is FREE when you buy a print version.

Social-Emotional Learning Resource for Elementary School & Family Counselors, Social Workers, Elementary Teachers, and Families

Jake's gentle story about kindness, friendship, and accepting others has been integrated into multiple school counseling programs in districts across the United States.
Country USA
Brand Rawlings Books LLC
Manufacturer Rawlings Books, LLC
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2019-05-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780998405360

Country	USA
Brand	Rawlings Books LLC
Manufacturer	Rawlings Books, LLC
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2019-05-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780998405360

Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship

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