Walker’s Wisdom
His Journey from Puppy to Big Dog  
 

Walker will win your heart, even when he doesn’t obey!

Looking into those deep brown eyes that want nothing more than to please you… or play. You can’t help but love him back completely. 
 
He’s too innocent or young to have ulterior motives, but you swear he is testing your every command!
 
In Walker’s Wisdom, His Journey from Puppy to Big Dog; you’ll follow Walker, a large playful goldendoodle, through trials and tribulations of learning how to live harmoniously with his human family. This collection of poems demonstrates how patience, love and thoughtful parenting can help little ones learn the path to maturity and reciprocity.

The book is so sweet! Walker seems like a fun and energetic boy! I like how she drew parallels to parenting, both take a lot of patience and willingness to go through challenges, but have huge rewards.  I liked it!

 - Andrea, Mother of a high school and a grade school        student

Children and puppies have much in common. Just as a child learns behavior that will help him progress, be safe and get along with others, the process of training a puppy does the same.
 
The messages in this book were written with heartfelt intentions of passing on life lessons that children can take away and apply to their lives even from a young age. And the images of Walker are sure to capture young ones’ attention and leave a lasting impression.
 
Parents, teachers, and other influential adults can use this charming narrative to build connective relationships with the children in their lives through storytelling and as a tool to teach valuable lessons of everyday life experiences that help kids grow in a responsible and capable way.

Experiencing puppyhood with Walker is a delight!  His story told in rhyming verse is wonderfully complemented by real paintings of Walker.  Both children and adults will be charmed by the antics and training of Walker the puppy which could easily be a reflection of anyone’s childhood.

 - Holly, a retired professional librarian, mother and grandmother

Dog lovers and parents alike will recognize the comical and sometimes frustrating debacles that Walker finds himself in. And also, the love and patience that is required to lead a puppy or child through the maze-like process of growing up and learning how to be part of a household and a world of rules and procedures.
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The life-like illustrations of loveable Walker are made from paintings by the incredibly talented Jeni Kelliher. They will pull him into your heart and you’ll want to give him a great big hug every time he does something he’s not supposed to.

You know he has to learn the rules, but you want to say it’s ok, because he is trying his best and you love him anyway!

​I am thrilled with the opportunity to recommend Walker’s Wisdom, His Journey from Puppy to Big Dog as a
resource aide for programs and parents alike. Both the author and the artist capture the life lessons parents need to internalize to teach their children important skills for acceptable behaviors. Socializing a dog, like socializing a child takes patience, skill and love. The author leaves the reader with a very clear message: ‘I will always love you, even if I don’t always like your behavior. 

 - Linda Weber, a former Program Manager for the Healthy Start Program in a rural Oregon county, and as a Supervisor and Trainer for the Parents as Teachers program for home visitors

Walker’s Wisdom is a beautifully illustrated poetic canine journey reminding us of the unconditional love our pets model for us all. Wouldn’t we all love to grow while walking with Walker?

 -   Jane Kirkpatrick, bestselling author of Promises of Hope for Difficult Times. 

The love you have for all children and for your dog is central to this delightful book.  There are positive words of wisdom for children of all ages.  Your story brought to mind episodes in our family life!  Thank you!

 - Jayne, retired first grade teacher, mother, grandmother