Jake the Growling Dog by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog is such a great book. I read it with my grandson, and he loved it, as did I. It teaches kindness, sharing and empathy. It is such a cute read with a wonderful lesson.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog experiences a lot of mixed emotions when he has to go to a new place and meet new friends. It is a very relatable feeling, especially resonating with kids who are different. He quickly learns how to have fun with his new friends, but it is a comfort to have his best friend squirrel there with him. Though he doesn’t need to spend every minute with him, it shows kids there is a way to gradually introduce yourself into a new situation.
This book is complete with activities and breathing exercises. The author does a great job introducing mindfullness concepts and stress relief techniques in a way that kids can share with the significant people in their lives. The story is easy to read and the rhymes make it easy for kids to remember the lessons. The illustrations are so cute too! This is a great series for any age and I am excited to read more!!
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In” Jake the Growling Dog goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon” Shannon uses wonderful colors to grab the children’s attention right off. This is a great thing as it is made to be educational and is geared towards children. Specifically, this book is geared to show through the illustration of an animal going to daycare and the feelings of fear and anxiety that Jake faces. Children can relate to this as they go to daycare or to school and have their own set of fears as they set out on their independence. Jake shows children that instead of running from their feelings and hiding them away, that it is actually normal to have them, and they can discuss them with someone if they would like. Not only does Shannon keep they children engage through the story with the pictures, colors and storyline, she has activities as well which was a wonderful idea to put work into the book. I read this book to my children over and over, and they continually love it and now my 6-year-old son reads it to my 5 year old daughter. As a parent who has children with PTSD/ASD/ADHD/Severe GAD I am thankful that Shannon’s book is helping them.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
With my own 2 year old in mind, I wanted to read this book even though my daughter doesn’t suffer from fear (much to my dismay sometimes). Its about a dog who is worried about the new experience of going to doggy daycare. I liked the ideas section at the end for parents particularly, and I think it will be helpful to many people. Having anxiety myself I recognized several of the trick suggested. I think this book will be a hit for young children and the few toddlers who have a longer attention span, but I don’t think I could get my daughter to sit through it yet. I like the story. I think it will help many children relate to the adorable doggy, and feel normal about their own worries.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare
By Samantha Shannon
4 stars
Jake is nervous when his family goes away for a weekend and he is being sent to doggy daycare. Will the other dogs like him or will his growl scare them away? A refreshing story for young children, Jake shows that it is okay to be nervous about new adventures, but that great things can come from it. Written in rhyme, the story is fun and the illustrations are beautiful. A wonderful story of facing fears and new experiences, Jake can help children adjust to changes and overcome fears.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Daycare
Written by Samantha Shannon
5 out of 5 stars
This is a well-written book. The rhyming pattern kept if flowy and fun. Jake the growling dog is so relatable in this tale. He is experiencing a new situation. He is going to doggy daycare for 2 days. He has never been there. He is nervous. Will the other dogs like him even though he growls all the time? Will he make new friends? What if he is scared? What if the others are scared of him?
We all go through these situations. The fun activities at the end of the story help remind children that what they are feeling is normal and okay. I do love the mindfulness activities. The breathing exercise has been very helpful with my grandson.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a delightful book to read. Who hasn’t experienced these feelings? We all have, and children especially in today’s world are experiencing this. I really enjoyed the main character Jake and was able to connect with him. The story flowed easily and had me wanting to turn to the next page to find out what happens next. The rhyming and “fun” of the words also made you feel like cheering on Jake and supporting him as his friend did. This is a book that could and should be read to anyone who is feeling either stressed, or about to have a new experience. This book shows what a little Kindness and friendship can do. I give this book 5 stars.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a well written children’s book with a very important message of friendship and courage. Not just for little ones, this book is interactive, the illustrations are so detailed and the language is well chosen. It would make a great little addition to a home or classroom library, as it would suit multiple ages and could be read many times over. The added activities at the end are well thought out and makes the book so much more special.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Super cute children’s book! I mean, being completely honest, Samantha Shannon had me at “dog”, so I was invested from the very start!
The book follows a dog named Jake who is experiencing something brand new, and in turn dealing with all the worry and anxiety that accompanies that. This is a very relatable experience for youth and adults alike. If we are being completely honest with ourselves, we were all Jake at one point in time. What better way to teach youth how to confront their anxieties then to give them a cute, fuzzy dog to relate to.
The story is well written, clear, concise and playful. I can say, without a doubt, that not only would I have loved and learned from this story as a young kid, but the kids in my family would love it as well. The interactive parts at the end make for a great opportunity to connect with your kids, and make this book a great asset for any classroom.
Reviewed by @asanabr1
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Michelle Collier
Rating 5 out 5
What an adorable book! My first thought when I read it was wow I need to read this to my grandchildren! Jake is such a relatable character. He worries and is stressed. He leans on a friend to help him through. I also love the extra material included in the book to walk parents (and grandparents) through helping their kids.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog goes to Doggy Daycare was a super cute, make you feel good book, with a great message behind it. All 3 of my young boys really enjoyed the book and loved the colorful, beautifully drawn illustrations throughout. I think it would be geared to toddlers to young children but even older kiddos might benefit from it as it has little activities at the end such as: Jake encouraging new experiences, Adventure tips, and a breathing activity. I also really liked how the author included a picture at the end of the “real” Jake! I’d definitely recommend the book!
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was super cute. I loved the way that it followed a routine. It did an amazing job at showing children a positive trait. The illustrations were very detailed. I also like the extra material in the end. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to instill a positive life lasting trait in their child.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an adorable story about working through feelings. I read this with my almost 6 year old daughter. She has been learning in kindergarten about trying new things and the feelings that go with that so this was a perfect companion book to open those conversations even more. We both loved that Jake’s best friend was a squirrel, in real life we sometimes have the most unlikely of friends and this was perfect! Jake even took his stuffy to daycare to help him be more comfortable.
As a mom, I loved that there were activities and prompts to discuss even more about what we learned in the story. I think my favorite was about ways to comfort. My daughter uses stuffed animals to help comfort her and she got so excited when she saw Jake’s bunny. In this world of uncertainty, it was nice to read a story for young children about ways we can cope with those feelings and that they are normal feelings to have.
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon is a children’s book that follows Jake the dog on his first trip to doggy daycare. Jake is nervous and unsure of the new experience, but is accompanied by his friend, Neet, who helps him through.
This story really encompasses the big feelings young ones can experience, and teaches them how to deal with it. Included in the adorable story, you will find discussion ideas to help you talk through the story with your child.
Review by Carly Vogler
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare
by Samantha Shannon
5-stars
This is the second book I’ve read of this author’s and I loved it just as much as the first one. This is such a beautiful children’s story that my little one absolutely loved. The beautiful illustrations and the great meaningful storyline makes for the perfect family read!
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next children’s book, this is a book every child should have the opportunity to read!
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Samantha Shannon is a best-selling author and licensed educational counselor who uses her background in education, love for nature and animals, and experience aiding in the emotional social development of children to create fun and impactful books. Samantha has also published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres.
Visit: parkersinclair.net & jakethegrowlingdog.com for more information or find all books on Amazon and IngramSpark.
