Book Series Details:
Book Series Title: PUPS & PURRS SERIES by Sunny Weber
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12)
Genre:
animals/pets
Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press
Release date: Oct 6, 2017, Aug 8, 2019, August 23, 2019,
Content Rating: G
Book Series Description:
Mission: Humane education through storytelling.
Each book in the Pups & Purrs series features Classic Coming
of Age stories with multi-layered themes and messages for a wide variety of
readers.
Ages 7-10 will enjoy the surface of the stories; ages 10-13 will begin to
see the messages; ages 13 and up will begin to identify with the deeper
themes.
Each book reflects issues children experience and the animal characters
give voice to emotions that children often cannot.
The main goals of the series are:
To Help children who have difficulty verbalizing
their life stresses but who can identify with animals. The animal characters
experience the same issues: e.g.: social isolation; personal identity
conflicts; bullying; rejection; lack of power; decision-making; growing up
challenges.
To Provide humane education for children: teaching what animals need; to develop empathy;
seeking to see the world through animal eyes; assisting in the early
development of altruism.
A major goal is to turn potential animal abusers around--avoiding the
inevitable escalation to violence against people. Children begin abusing animals when they are abused, or see abuse modeled in
the adults around them. The P&P series seeks to give children more
constructive options through humane awareness of animals as sentient
beings.
To Teach through storytelling and entertainment: by encouraging reading by featuring colorful characters and engrossing
stories.
To Develop early problem-solving abilities/analytical
thinking: the animal characters show how to set goals and develop step-by-step
accomplishments to attain those goals. They face the consequences of their
decisions and grow in personal responsibility.
To Promote the humane treatment of all creatures and the environment by
furnishing tools for parents, teachers, counselors, and humane
educators at home, school, in therapeutic settings, and at animal rescue environments.
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Books in the Series:
Book Details:
Book Title: From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds by Sunny Weber
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 196 pages
Genre: animals/pets
Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press
Release date: August 23, 2019
Content Rating: G
2020 Moonbeam Silver
Children's Pets/Animals Fiction
CIPA EVVY Pets/Animals/Nature, Third Place
CIPA EVVY Middle Grade Fiction, Third Place
*** Amazon Best Seller in ten categories, 2022 ***
Children's Pets/Animals Fiction
CIPA EVVY Pets/Animals/Nature, Third Place
CIPA EVVY Middle Grade Fiction, Third Place
*** Amazon Best Seller in ten categories, 2022 ***
"Sunny Weber takes readers on a remarkable journey between two
worlds as we follow the puppy, Kaya, struggle to live and grow
with a family of coyotes, and then experience returning to her
role as a dog living with people. In addition to exciting
adventures, challenges, and drama experienced by Kaya, we also
learn about the differences between the animals, and their very
different relationships to people. As a biologist that
works with coyotes and dogs, I appreciate the creative way Sunny
distinguishes the two animals in such an engaging story. Highly
recommended for young readers interested in dogs, coyotes, and
the world through their eyes." Stanley D. Gehrt, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Extension Wildlife Specialist, School of Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University
"What a beautiful, heartwarming book! Sunny incorporates
the stories of abused and neglected farmed animals to bring
attention to their plight. Sunny does a wonderful job of
telling the story of Kaya, a caring and compassionate dog who is
forced to confront her values and make difficult decisions to
follow her heart or to fit in. Kaya teaches us to have empathy
for all animals, regardless of their species." Chrissy Dinardo, Development Director, Luvin Arms
Animal Sanctuary, Erie, CO
Book Description:
Eight-week-old Australian Shepherd Kaya is kidnapped
by a nasty coyote to be food for his mate and puppies. Instead,
the loving mother raises Kaya with her own pups. But as hard as
she tries, Kaya can’t completely fit in—she can’t kill prey or
stay awake for night hunts. Why can’t she make herself a true
coyote? Constantly criticized by her coyote father, Kaya finds
support in her new mother and siblings. She also figures out how
to contribute through teamwork with her brother and sister.
Trapped by a dog rescue, Kaya re-enters the human world and learns
the differences between how dogs and coyotes live. When freed to
roam again, does she return to her forest freedom—or remain with
her farm family? Can Kaya forever straddle between the Wild and
the Mild?
Book Details:
Book Title: Hurricane Dog: A Tale of Betrayal, Redemption &
Change by Sunny Weber
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 221 pages
Genre: animals/pets
Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press
Release date: Aug 8, 2019
Content Rating: G
First Place CIPA EVVY Award
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver
*** Amazon Best Seller in nine categories, 2022 ***
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver
*** Amazon Best Seller in nine categories, 2022 ***
"Hurricane Dog starts out very nicely but as the story
progresses (especially following the hurricane) one
may need to obtain a box of tissues. This book touches
on several sensitive issues without delving too deeply
so this book is suitable for middle-grade children.
This book is told over several years from the
viewpoint of Gator's eyes as he undergoes several
life-changing events that alter everything he
knows." - review by Blooming with Books
Book Description:
Pit bull mix Gator and puppy mill survivor
Magnolia are abandoned during a Louisiana hurricane.
They suffer dehydration and starvation after rescuers
take their people to safety but leave the pets
behind.
Saved from their flooded house, Gator
and Magnolia recover but remain homeless. Nobody wants a
pit bull. Gator’s resentment festers into intense hatred
for Gavin, the boy who left them to die. He vows to
never trust again.
Transported to Colorado
with other refugee pets, Gator and Magnolia face the
uncertainty of a new life. Eventually they are fostered
by a kind woman who seems mysteriously familiar. Both
dogs relax in their new lives until upheaval again
throws them into chaos.
Overwhelmed by
trauma, Gator and Magnolia cling to one another through
change after change. Will they be separated? Will Gator
forgive the Great Betrayal and love again?
What
will happen to pets and their people in the next natural
disaster? Can Gavin change the rules of rescue? Will
Gavin and Gator reunite?
Book Details:
Book Title: The Dog at the
Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special by Sunny
Weber
Category: Middle-Grade
Fiction (Ages 8-12), 246 pages
Genre: animals/pets
Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press
Release date: Oct 6, 2017
Content Rating: G
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver
CIPA
EVVY Animals & Pets Third Place
CIPA EVVY Children's Story Books Third Place
*** Amazon Best Seller in eight categories, 2022 ***
CIPA EVVY Children's Story Books Third Place
*** Amazon Best Seller in eight categories, 2022 ***
"The Dog at the Gate is the next Black Beauty!" - Laurie Wagner Buyer, author of Rough Breaks: A Wyoming High Country
Memoir
"The Dog at the Gate will help teach children to be be kind to
animals and learn that they have
feelings." --Temple Grandin, PhD, Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and
Autism
"Ms. Weber spins an engaging yarn
about an admirable Australian Shepherd. Dog
lovers young and old will find both Max and his
story of adversity overcome delectable. Read it
and reap the emotional reward." --Gary Michael, Author of Journey From Little Left
"Weber's writing is clear, poignant, and
includes an engaging plot with compelling
narrative." -- Blue Ink Review
"This touching narrative, with its
colorful characters and humane messaging. .
.conveys a resonant message of empathy for
mistreated and abandoned animals." -- Kirkus Reviews
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Can a dog like Max go from years without a
bath to unconditional love and acceptance?
Or
will his new family abandon him again?
Puppy Max doesn’t have the easiest
start in life. He faces hunger, living alone
outside, a vicious dog next door, and menacing
raccoons. Just when he thinks it can’t get any
worse, he is abandoned at an animal shelter.
Max
is rescued and fostered in a home complete with
canine companions - Miles, a benevolent fellow
Australian Shepherd, and cantankerous, bossy
little Muffin. He also lives with three cats,
two parakeets, and one incredible mistress.
Fans of classics like Black Beauty, Thomasina, and Beautiful Joe, which feature redemptive bonds between
animals and people, will find The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog
Becomes Special offers a touching tale of love and
triumph.
Guest Post
What were your major goals in how readers can learn from the assorted themes and messages that underlay the entertaining surfaces of the stories?
What were your major goals in how readers can learn from the assorted themes and messages that underlay the entertaining surfaces of the stories?
The main goals of the series are:
To help children who have difficulty verbalizing their life stresses
but who can identify with animals. The animal characters experience the same
issues: e.g.: social isolation; personal identity conflicts; bullying;
rejection; lack of power; decision-making; growing up challenges.
To provide humane education for
children: teaching what animals need; to
develop empathy; seeking to see the world through animal eyes; assisting in the
early development of altruism.
To teach through storytelling and entertainment:
by encouraging reading by featuring
colorful characters and engrossing stories.
To develop early problem-solving
abilities/analytical thinking: the
animal characters show how to set goals and develop step-by-step
accomplishments to attain those goals. They face the consequences of their
decisions and grow in personal responsibility.
To promote the humane treatment of all creatures and the environment by furnishing tools for parents, teachers, counselors, and humane educators at home, school, in therapeutic settings, and at animal rescue environments.
Meet the Author:
Sunny Weber has over 30 years in animal
welfare advocacy. She has experience in
rescue, fostering, medical care, service and
therapy dog evaluation and training, shelter
and sanctuary work and specializes in the
rehabilitation of fearful animals. Sunny has
rehabilitated then re-homed hundreds of
dogs, cats and horses.
Enter the Giveaway:
Thanks for highlighting my books! I hope we can save more dog lives and help more children develop into animal welfare advocates!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! :)
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