{"product_id":"books-jake-the-growling-dog-by-samantha-shannon","title":"Jake the Growling Dog","description":"\u003cb\u003eJake's voice has a different sound. \u003cbr\u003e Other critters won't come around.\u003cbr\u003eBut he is sweet and only wants to play. \u003cbr\u003e Will others start to see him that way?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFollow Jake, a sweet, kind, and misunderstood dog as he tries to make friends despite his differences.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooking for books about Diversity \u0026amp; Friendship?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJake the Growling Dog is a fun-loving tale about kindness, acceptance, friendship, and diversity. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a loving-kindness and mindfulness activity for families, counselors, and schools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Positive Story to Promote Empathy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJake'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ages and Grades\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e The Perfect Gift\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNeed 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.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674243064081,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780998405360.jpg?v=1781530052","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-jake-the-growling-dog-by-samantha-shannon","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}