Jake the Deer-Hearted
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Jake the Deer-Hearted
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Narrated by:
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Melissa B. Horn
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By:
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Deborah Kuster
About this listen
Jake the Deer-Hearted is a hopeful book about a curious, ill-proportioned dog who wanders away from his dog family. The lost puppy is befriended by a small herd of deer in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Jake is the unexpected hero who overcomes hardships, learns about values and companionship, and realizes his dreams of becoming deer-like and finding his human family.
Young listeners will:
- Empathize with Jake’s journey of having big dreams and finding happiness in receiving care and love
- Benefit from the repeating and rhyming words
The setting of the story offers opportunities to investigate:
- Facts about Texas
- Seasons
- Wildlife
- Caring for animals
- The processes and history of weaving and quilting.
About the author:
Deborah Kuster, PhD has been involved in the field of art education for all ages for her entire career. She creates artwork from her hand-woven textiles. Deborah is professor emeritus of art at the University of Central Arkansas, and her artwork has been exhibited and published nationally and internationally. Deborah and her husband call Texas and Arkansas their home. Their daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren live in Texas.