Pups & Purrs Series
Humane Education Around the World
I was recently contacted by the School of Heritage in Nigeria, West Africa to be a guest on their podcast. The host, Timitope Adegoke, wanted to discuss my books, especially my humane education viewpoints. He wanted to hear thoughts about how all world-wide parents can raise kind, compassionate, respectful children with the emphasis on treatment…
Read MorePostcast with Susie Schaefer of “Finish the Damn Book.”
Check out my recent podcast with Susie Schaefer of “Finish the Damn Book.” We discuss writing, dogs, my children’s Pups & Purrs Children’s series, and my other books. You’ll also hear my little dog, Gem, give her opinion in the background. She hates to be left out of conversations!
Read MoreTeaching Children to Think Independently & Humanely
How do we as parents, teach our children to respect authority and yet think independently enough to decipher and reject illegal, immoral, or dangerous demands from those more powerful than they are—especially when we are not present to protect them? We want to protect our kids from harm, yet they may face adults or peers…
Read MoreHumane Education Through Storytelling: The Pups & Purrs Children’s Book Series–Part Three
In our final segment, let’s tie up the two previous segments featured in this blog post, their importance, and how books can bring us the tools to reach out to middle grade children as they approach their individual “coming-of-age” challenges. In Part One we learned: “Coming-of-age” books try to address emotional and social challenges that…
Read MoreHumane Education Through Storytelling: The Pups & Purrs Children’s Book Series–Part 2
In this segment of “Humane Education through Storytelling” we will examine the roll of parents, educators, counselors, and humane educators in reaching and turning potential young animal abusers into caring, respectful pet custodians. Reading life-like stories about animals and seeing the world through those animals’ eyes can engage youthful empathy and motivate conversations with trusted…
Read MoreHumane Education Through Storytelling: How to Use the Pups & Purrs Children’s Series–Part 1
“Coming-of-age” books try to address emotional and social challenges that all children face. Children are buffeted in overwhelming directions during their formative years. There are so many options and expectations from society that often children founder in trying to discern how grow up to be the best they can be. Despite supportive adults, some children…
Read MoreDay Three of My National Book Tour!
Day three of my national virtual book tour! Read today’s review at: http://bloomingwithbooks.blogspot.com
Read MoreNational Book Tour–Stop #2
Join me today on the second stop on my virtual book tour! My reviewer said: “I recommend this series to all parents. This series or any of the individual books would be great Christmas presents for a teacher or a library.” Read more at: http://myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-dog-at-gate-by-sunny-weber-i-read.html All my books are available on Amazon.
Read MoreVirtual Book Tours–An Exciting New Approach to Book Promotion and Exposure
JOIN ME on my first NATIONAL virtual BOOK TOUR! Each day a new review will post all around the country! See my first one here: https://www.rockinbookreviews.com/elementary/from-wild-to-mild-by-sunny-weber-book-tour-guest-post-giveaway-ends-12919 –it is a FIVE STAR REVIEW for my latest book, From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds. Read about my Pups & Purrs Children’s Humane Educational Series…
Read MoreWhy I Wrote the Pups & Purrs Children’s Humane Education Book Series
Coming-of-age books try to address emotional and social challenges that all children face. Children are buffeted in overwhelming directions during their formative years. There are so many options and expectations from society that often children founder in trying to discern how grow up to be the best they can be. Despite supportive adults, some children…
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