Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Animals / Dogs
  • Age Range (years):3 - 7
  • Language:English
  • Pages:52
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317816926

BACON THE VERY CONFUSED BASSET HOUND

By Nathalie F. Hooper

Overview

Have you ever felt like you don't measure up? Bacon felt that way until a little boy helped him see that he was loved not or how he looked or what he could do, but that his unique differences made him perfect just the way he was. Bacon, the Very Confused Basset Hound, is a warm-hearted story about a boy and his dog, Bacon. The Boy and Bacon go to a park to play and engage in fun activities. As Bacon is playing with the other dogs, he notices they look different than he does. His admiration of other dogs causes him to question his own self-worth. The boy assures Bacon he is unique and special and loved for who he is, not for how he looks or what he can do. In this delightful story, the reader will not only learn an important life lesson but will learn factual characteristics of different dog breeds of the dogs illustrated. The story demonstrates that love comes in many different forms and that a special love exists between a boy and his dog.
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Description

Have you ever felt you don't measure up? Bacon felt that way until a little boy helped him see that he was loved not for how he looked or what he could do, but that his unique differences made him perfect just the way he was. Bacon, the Very Confused Basset Hound, is a warm-hearted story about a boy and his dog, Bacon. The boy and Bacon go to a park to play to engage in fun activities. Bacon notices the other dogs in the park look very different than he does and begins to admire and compare himself to the others as they are taller, prettier, fancier, and faster than he is. Bacon is confused about why he looks so different and how anyone could love him the way he is and questions his own self-worth. The boy explains to Bacon that everyone looks different, that is what makes one unique and special. The boy assures Bacon that he is loved for who he is and not for how he looks or what he can do. Bacon now understands and feels the boy's deep love for him just as he is. They head home after stopping at the doggie bakery for a special treat and go to bed dreaming about what adventures they will engage in tomorrow. In this delightful story about a boy and his dog, the reader will not only learn an important life lesson but will enjoy the artful illustrations showing a variety of other dog breeds and factual characteristics of the ones illustrated. The story will demonstrate that love comes in many different forms and that the love between a boy and his dog is a very special kind of love.
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About The Author

Nathalie F Hooper grew up in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula before earning her political science degree with minors in English and sociology. After a brief adventure in Seattle, she returned to Michigan for law school and practiced law for 35 years until her retirement in 2014. Her passion for writing sparked in seventh grade and has flourished ever since. She has penned an unpublished autobiography, poetry, and countless stories waiting to be told. A devoted animal lover who shares her home with a Siamese cat named Lilly, Nathalie believes our four-legged friends teach us life's most important lessons. As a proud grandmother of three, she hopes to inspire the next generation to discover the power of words-how they can kindle love and kindness, and why choosing them carefully matters. When she's not writing, Nathalie enjoys music of all genres, reading, exploring Michigan's beautiful lakes, and visiting art galleries.
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