Bernie The Skinny Dog by Sandra D. Smolker

Online, September 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Humane Education teaches kindness and respect for all animals. As a result, it can reduce the risk of animal abuse or violence.

Bernie The Skinny Dog by Sandra D. Smolker (ISBN: 1453769102, paperback, 150 pp, 5x8, $7.95) is a story about compassion towards animals and people while teaching life-lessons in an entertaining way.

When Karen's parents move from their house and into an apartment that doesn't allow dogs, she's brokenhearted when Brownie, her best friend, can't come along. Karen is very angry with them. Her wish, when she gets older, is to have her own apartment and a dog. After Karen graduates and works many years, she's able to afford her own place and adopts Bernie from the animal shelter.

Join Bernie when he becomes the "School Hero" and is honored by the community.

Karen and Bernie are asked to teach "Animal Kindness" in all the County's Elementary and Middle-grade schools. She teaches the students about animal safety, dog care, responsible pet ownership and kindness towards people.

Karen takes Bernie along on a weekend getaway and visits "The Oldest City in the United States" -- St. Augustine, Florida. This weekend will change their life forever!

"Be careful what you wish for!"

Bernie The Skinny Dog is an educational must read for dog lovers -- young and old alike! Recommended for fifth graders (10 years & older). Included in the story are photographs of zoo animals, photographs and facts on St. Augustine, tips before deciding on a dog, quotes, clip-art, helpful resources, "Acts of Kindness" suggestion list and heart-warming stories, My Kindness Journal, My Family Kindness Journal and My Wish List to be filled in.

Available through www.amazon.com.

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