Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness Celebrating Diversity and Friendship: 1

Jakes voice has a different sound. Other critters wont 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 hes lonely a true friend comes to his aid. Soon others find friendship and understanding filling this tale with heart and hope.Interactive Colorful and Fun!Follow along with Jakes adorable story while enjoying beautiful interactive illustrations. Each spread includes a seek and find and counting activity for the four Kindness Critters colors to spot and learn and cute characters to make them giggle.Looking for books about Diversity & Friendship?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 schoolsAlong with Jakes 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 EmpathyJakes 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 6-8 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 GiftNeed a gift for a baby shower or birthday party? Jake the Growling Dog is the perfect gift for the mother-to-be a childs birthday party holidays 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 FamiliesJakes gentle story about kindness friendship and accepting others has been integrated into multiple school counseling programs in districts across the United States.