{"product_id":"jake-the-growling-dog-a-childrens-picture-book-about-the-power-of-kindness-celebrating-diversity-and-friendship-samantha-shannon-hardcover","title":"Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Picture Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship. -- Samantha Shannon, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJake's voice has a different sound. Other critters won't come around. But he is sweet and only wants to play. Will others start to see him that way?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFollow Jake, a sweet, kind, and misunderstood dog as he tries to make friends despite his differences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLooking for books about Diversity \u0026amp; Friendship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Jake the Growling Dog is 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a loving kindness and mindfulness activity for families, counselors, and schools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Positive Story to Promote Empathy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJake's story encourages children to be kind, to find the good in all things and the power of gratitude, and to accept others who are different from them in a subtle, sweet, and impactful way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samantha Shannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawlings Books LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" H x 8.5\" L x 0.25\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780998405377\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021849444506,"sku":"9780998405377","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9780998405377.jpg?v=1769576289","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/jake-the-growling-dog-a-childrens-picture-book-about-the-power-of-kindness-celebrating-diversity-and-friendship-samantha-shannon-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}