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Kipnuk the Talking Dog #1.6
The Long Spring
The Adventures of Kipnuk the Talking Dog continue with book I-A, The Long Spring. In this story, Kipnuk is experiencing his very first springtime at the mountain. This book once again focuses on kindness and compassion. It also tells a story of a young Husky pup named Artek who sticks up for his small friend. The story also teaches how important it is to not be a bully and how a little kindness can change people's hearts. Kipnuk is told a tale from long ago and a new cast of characters will touch your heart. Hope you enjoy! Check out Kipnuk the Talking Dog & The Long Spring on Facebook!
42 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2014
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About the author
Heather Wolf
9 books87 followersThe Author of Kipnuk the Talking Dog is Heather Wolf, a California resident who since childhood always dreamed of writing children's stories. Heather has been actively involved in the snow sports industry through snowboarding and mushing. She is a lover of animals and has coached children's sports for many years.
After miraculously surviving a near fatal snowboarding accident in 1999, she decided to pursue a career teaching children's snowboarding in Southern California. As a result of the accident, Heather was very passionate about teaching children the safety aspect of snowboarding and mountain awareness skills. In addition, she has been active in volunteering and coaching youth league sports. In another twist of fate, Heather was scheduled to be in Tower 2 on September 11, 2001 with 300 other people from her F.A.I.T. class at Morgan Stanley. She had been studying for her Series 7 exam while working at Morgan Stanley. Due to missing approximately 12 questions, she failed the test and was dropped from the program and lost her job. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Heather received a call from her supervisor telling her to turn on the TV, what had happened and that he had just looked at the calendar for that day realizing Heather had been scheduled to be at the Morgan Stanley HQ in Tower 2 for her training starting September 10, 2001 for 2-3 weeks. After Heather heard this, she fell to her knees in tears and thanked God that she didn't pass her test. It was a very sad and tragic day that she feels a connection to as a result of her circumstances. Each year that passes she remembers those many brave people such as firefighters and first responders who gave their life to try to save another and wishes the families comfort for their great loss.
Over the years, Heather has been involved in acting and more recently was cast as "Hodel" in the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, horseback riding and spending time at the beach with her Alaskan malamute, Kipnuk. She also enjoys photography, plays guitar, sings, paints and designs wildflower gardens. Her love of animals and children and many years working with both, influenced her to put her stories down on paper.
I hope you enjoy the Kipnuk the Talking Dog Adventure series, a children's book series based on kindness, compassion and caring for others!
Note from the author:
I would like to thank God for this opportunity. It is a story that means a great deal to me. I really hope that you enjoy the books! -Heather
After miraculously surviving a near fatal snowboarding accident in 1999, she decided to pursue a career teaching children's snowboarding in Southern California. As a result of the accident, Heather was very passionate about teaching children the safety aspect of snowboarding and mountain awareness skills. In addition, she has been active in volunteering and coaching youth league sports. In another twist of fate, Heather was scheduled to be in Tower 2 on September 11, 2001 with 300 other people from her F.A.I.T. class at Morgan Stanley. She had been studying for her Series 7 exam while working at Morgan Stanley. Due to missing approximately 12 questions, she failed the test and was dropped from the program and lost her job. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Heather received a call from her supervisor telling her to turn on the TV, what had happened and that he had just looked at the calendar for that day realizing Heather had been scheduled to be at the Morgan Stanley HQ in Tower 2 for her training starting September 10, 2001 for 2-3 weeks. After Heather heard this, she fell to her knees in tears and thanked God that she didn't pass her test. It was a very sad and tragic day that she feels a connection to as a result of her circumstances. Each year that passes she remembers those many brave people such as firefighters and first responders who gave their life to try to save another and wishes the families comfort for their great loss.
Over the years, Heather has been involved in acting and more recently was cast as "Hodel" in the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, horseback riding and spending time at the beach with her Alaskan malamute, Kipnuk. She also enjoys photography, plays guitar, sings, paints and designs wildflower gardens. Her love of animals and children and many years working with both, influenced her to put her stories down on paper.
I hope you enjoy the Kipnuk the Talking Dog Adventure series, a children's book series based on kindness, compassion and caring for others!
Note from the author:
I would like to thank God for this opportunity. It is a story that means a great deal to me. I really hope that you enjoy the books! -Heather
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September 11, 2016
Thank you Goodreads for sending me this book. What a lovely book. The illustrations are great. Apparently, this is a book which is part of a series of Kipnuk the talking dog, but can be read as a stand alone story. The book has a message about how bullying is not a nice thing and how to be kind to a friend is the best way to be. My god daughter will love this book; she is an animal lover and will love the pictures and I will enjoy reading it to her
July 27, 2014
Kipnuk seems like it will be an adorable series based on a real life pet. In "The Long Spring," Kipnuk passes the time hearing an Aesop's Fable type story. It is a cute story with a nice lesson at the end for any child to learn. I did like the real life photos mixed into the series as well.
*I obtained a copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaways.
*I obtained a copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaways.
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Review From Amazon:
A beautiful story!!
By Minn on April 27, 2014
The author has done it again. It's a great story with a great lesson learn for kids and people of all ages.
Review From Amazon:
A beautiful story!!
By Minn on April 27, 2014
The author has done it again. It's a great story with a great lesson learn for kids and people of all ages.
June 27, 2016
Great illustrations. The story itself was a little stiff. Will be giving this to my 7 year old granddaughter.
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.
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