Product Description
by Deborah Kuster (Author)
Jake the Deer-Hearted is a hopeful story 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 readers will:- Empathize with Jake's journey of having big dreams and finding happiness in receiving care and loveEnjoy the cozy, colorful textile illustrationsBenefit from the repeating and rhyming words.
- Facts about TexasSeasonsWildlifeCaring for animals
The processes and history of weaving and quilting.
About the Author:
Deborah Kuster (Ph.D.) has been involved in the field of art education for all ages for her entire career. She creates artworks from her hand-woven textiles. Deborah is Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Central Arkansas, and her artworks have 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.