Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

BURBANK, Calif. - Aug. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Some humans are guilty of labeling others by what only their eyes see:  blonde hair = not too bright;  senior citizen = grumpy, non-adventurous, can't work computers, for instance...
 
Did you know that man’s (and woman’s) four-legged best friend faces similar stereotypes?  The mention of specific breeds or the sight of a large dog can make some people cringe.  Black coated pets and those that are grey in the face are harder to adopt. On its cleverly illustrated pages, Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover teaches children, and reminds adults, to treat everyone as equals.  This book embraces what adoption is all about…making sure pets become part of the family!  The lessons are learned through the eyes of a young girl and her first fur-ever friend in this heartwarming tale.  It will make even  the most jaded of us take notice of any indiscretions we may show in the unfair judging of an individual based on the way he or she appears to only our eyes and will inspire readers to remember adopting is for life.
 
Mary-Alice and her friends like pretty clothes and hanging with the in-crowd, but when she requests a puppy for her birthday, her parents decide the fluffy one with the pink bow in the pet store may not be the best choice.  Instead Mary-Alice ends up at the local Animal Shelter where she not only saves the life of a loving older dog, but learns that once you look beyond the plain cover of things, you can be treated to the true joys that lie underneath!   Looking beyond the cover is truly canine in that dogs do not judge others based on their income, beauty or status.  They live in the moment rejoicing in every kindness they are shown.  Humans, young and not-so-young, can learn pawmazing lessons from our four-legged friends and when they Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover. 
 
Author Denise Fleck was raised by a Great Dane and has spent her life loving animals.  A long-time rescuer whose specialty is teaching Pet First-Aid & CPR, she has shared Pet Safety Tips in magazines on TV and Radio.  She also instills her passion for our furry, feathered, finned & scaled friends in the next generation of animal caregivers through an after-school program she teaches weekly.  Denise’s own black Labrador Retriever, Mr. Rico, was the inspiration for Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover.  His best pals, two rescued Akitas, now share the hearts and lives of Denise and her husband Paul and have stories of their own to share, so…stay tuned and visit www.sunnydogink.com 

 Brought to you by Dog Ear Publishing, this title is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and other locations.  Included are PAWdominant Themes for parents, teachers and rescue workers to discuss with the little (or not so little) ones in their lives.                     
 
"Without preaching or condescending, this wonderful book…offers poignant proof that discrimination of any kind is unfair, cruel, and wrong. This fine book does a lot between its two plain black covers and cleverly reminds us, and our children, not to judge a book by its cover. I loved it, my kids loved it, my grandkids loved it, and I believe it should be in every child's bookcase."     --Geoff, Atlanta                   
                                                      
"My daughters simply enjoyed the book! My older one said the book is akin to Aesop's Fables, with a modern twist. It's a good character-building story and refreshing reminder for today's kids to be less apathetic. "      --Sandrina, San Diego
 
"The author…sets you straight and squashes the misconceptions often associated with shelter animals... Thank you for writing a book for children that champions our furry homeless friends!"  --Brenda, Los Angeles                                                                            
 
 
CONTACT:  denise@sunnydogink.com or (818) 951-7962 for interviews or additional information.