Introduction for GrownupsArthur, an inquisitive but typical elementary school boy and his four-year old sister, are thrilled when their Mom brings home a new little puppy, Penelope. It does not take long before Penelope becomes a young adult dog. Much to their surprise, Penelope shows dominant behaviors when she tries to bite both Arthur and his little sister. Thinking that they can control the situation and distance themselves from Penelope, it gets even worse. Penelope begins to attack their other two pets who are Border Collies, and now the entire family is in harms way. How could such a cute little dog rip this family apart?
Arthur’s love for Penelope is compromised, as his family is threatened, and their lives change. While Arthur watches Penelope repeatedly attack his other dogs, he struggles to make sense of her behavior.
Even though Arthur realizes that Penelope has a serious problem, he becomes very angry when his Mom makes plans to find another home for her. As Arthur endures many sleepless nights and attempts to comfort his little sister, the family struggles to deal with their precious little dog, which has become violent.
Arthur’s mother desperately tries everything she can to keep Penelope, until that horrible day came: the day that Penelope seals her own fate and changes Arthur’s life forever. If you love animals, and have children, you must read this story.
A Special Message to ParentsThe purpose of this book is to help parents talk to their kids about the emotional upset that takes place when an animal shows aggressive and dominant behaviors toward other animals or family members.
We are all optimistic when we bring a new pet into our homes, yet things don’t always work out the way we planned. Unfortunately, kids usually think it’s their fault, or they get angry with you, the parent.
If your family is struggling with an aggressive pet, the story of Penelope will facilitate communication between you and your children and allow them the freedom to express and share their emotions with you.
Arthur, a young storyteller, shares his situation with your children so they will not feel alone. More importantly, this book will help educate your children. The knowledge that they will gain by reading this book will empower them for when they become young adults, and future pet owners.
The “What Did I Learn?” section of this book provides vital information that your family should use before you chose your next pet. Also included are websites where professionals and volunteers are prepared to help you. Younger readers will find a handy dandy Glossary filled with easy-to-understand definitions to some of the words used in this book. |
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About the Illustrator
Tammy Gray-Ubach, born in Joplin, Missouri Sept 2, 1957, has been drawing since she can remember! She has always loved to draw and put faces and expressions on her subjects.
Drawing is one of the things she loves most in life. If she has any spare time, there is usually a pencil or pen and a sketchpad in her lap.
Tammy works for in the healthcare industry. Is the proud mother of three beautiful grown children, Nicole, Samantha, and Luke and two grandchildren, Madison and Ferris. They all reside in Florida where Tammy lived for 32 years until 2006, when she and her husband Jose' moved to the Lexington, KY area.
Jose' and Tammy now live south of Lexington, Kentucky, in a beautiful part of town, that located up on a hill, and overlooks the hills of the Kentucky River. Together, they have another beloved family member, Danny, their 10 year-old Border Collie.
Because of Tammy’s strong support of the Southeast Border Collie Rescue, and her enduring friendship with its founder, Jerri Carter, she has donated the illustrations in this book with much love. |
About Me, the Author!
Gisele Veilleux, born in Quebec Canada, a naturalized American Citizen, was adopted in Canada, and raised in Canada, France, New York, Houston, and Florida.
She currently lives in Florida with her two extremely intelligent young children, and her two very distinguished Border Collies.
Gisele has been a sales and marketing support provider and a technical writer for over 25 years. Gisele is pursuing her lifelong passion to write children’s books and helps others edit and publish their stories.
She is currently writing the powerful sequel to “When Dogs Bite” along with numerous whimsical and comical children’s books, guaranteed to make readers of all ages smile!
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email: GiseleVeilleux@earthlink.net
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/reckless1962
YouTube Playlist Just For Kids: Play All of My YouTube Videos that I designed Just For Kids so They Can Learn More and Appreciate all Kinds of Great Pets! |
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Tammy Ubach, Illustrator |
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