Jake and the Gentle Dog

By Lynn Kupkee

A story about a little boy who learns how to play with dogs safely!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lynn Kupkee
• Release date: Oct 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393306696

Lynn Kupkee

About the Author Lynn Kupkee is a freelance writer living in Miami, Florida.  Originally from New Jersey, she earned her degree from the University of Miami.  She has an extensive background in early childhood education, and taught music and movement-based learning. While her love of music and teaching continues, Lynn has always been passionate about working with animals.  She is currently the practice manager at Sabal Chase Animal Clinic, shere her husband, Ian is the lead practitioner.   One of their many goals is to educate their community on ways to reduce the number of pets being surrendered to animal shelters.  They have been active in low-cost spay/neuter programs in Central America, and are involved in local efforts to preserve Miami’s globally imperilled pine rockland forests. Jack and The Gentle Dog is her first illustrated storybook. For more information about Lynn, or to learn more about Jack And The Gentle Dog, please visit www.lynnkupkee.com About the illustrator: Holly Elizabeth Watkins is finishing her final year of high school in Leeds, County Yorkshire, England.  She currently lives with her mother, elder brother, and dog, Jasper.  When she is not drawing or studying, Holly plays the trombone in a brass band.  Jake And The Gentil Dog is her first illustrated storybook. For more of Holly’s artwork, please visit her page on the author’s website at www.lynnkupkee.com

Book preview

Jake And The Gentle Dog

A Story About A Little Boy Who Learns How To Play With Dogs Safely

By Lynn Kupkee

Illustrations by Holly Watkins

This is a story about a little boy who has a lot to learn about dogs. He does not know how to tell the difference between friendly dogs, and dogs that may bite.  How about you?  Do you know which dogs are nice, and which dogs are not?  Let’s find out!

For Liam

©  2016

This is Jake.  Jake has always liked dogs, but he has never had one of his very own.  At least, not a real one.  But what he does have is a special Auntie who teaches him all about them.

Today was not a school day, but Jake was up early anyway. For Jake, today was a special Saturday.

He was spending