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Shep Dreams Of Home: A Bedtime Story Kindle Edition

by Jason Matthews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 655 ratings
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It's a bedtime story (just 1,222 words) and a children's story for all. Shep, an unwanted puppy with a big head and long teeth, is rejected by his owners for accidentally bumping into things, including them.
He finds himself out on his own in a dangerous world. His goal of finding someone who will accept him as he is, lands him in the home of the Lonely Man.
Together, the two experience the joys of friendship. As Shep grows into his big head and teeth, he saves the day by using his natural gifts against an intruder.
A feel good story for any age, perfect for an inspiring bedtime read for young kids.
1,222 words.

Subjects include: bedtime stories, short stories for kids, preschool, dogs, children short stories, dog stories for kids, puppy books for kids
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    20 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 4
  5. Publication date
    January 4, 2014
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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About the Author

Jason Matthews is the author of novels, The Little Universe and Jim's Life. He's also the author of How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks All for Free, How to Make Your Own Free Website and Get On Google Front Page and short stories, Shep Dreams of Home and Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: The Art of Chasing Fear.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0057XVAJU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jason Matthews (January 4, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 4, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 511 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 655 ratings

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Jason Matthews writes fiction and nonfiction. His books have been translated into 9 languages, and his video courses have been viewed by students in over 123 countries.

Jason lives in North Lake Tahoe. He can be contacted through Twitter @Jason_Matthews

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Jesus!3!
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great ebook sharing Shep ' s beginning in life and from bad to a swell home!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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I enjoyed this story of Shep ' s life from a bad home as a puppy to a wonderful and happy home life, no more angry people in his life and now a contented dog with a not so lonely puppy to a grown up dog now. So, for these reasons and a great short story, here is my honest review in return for a free ebook copy. That I wish to recommend for kids ages 3-10 &+ for anyone who enjoys sweet short but very good storyline. Super job Jason! By Angela L .
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Sharon Gavala
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad to sweet story that is too true today
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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I really liked this book and the story it told about Shep a sweet big dog that finds a loving owner and home. It did not start out happy poor Shep like many dogs are owned by the wrong people. They did not treat him well or loving. They dumped him because they did not want to be responsible and give what is needed. In time with help of others good people in the neighbourhood he was placed with a loving new owner a lonely man and together a bond was firmed. SHEP FINDS LOVE. I liked the writers style and it was a quick read.
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Carolyn Hertz
4.0 out of 5 stars A feel good bedtime story for dog lovers. A four star book about Shep Dreams of Home by Jason Matthews.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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I received a free kindle copy of Shep Dreams of Home by Jason Matthews from Amazon for fair review. This is a simple but hopeful, bedtime story. Every one (dogs included) want a home. I gave it four stars.

Shep was a clumsy puppy & had a big head with long teeth. He lived with the Angry People who didn't like it when he bumped them. They put him outside in the dark cold night.

He wanders down the street & meets Ruby. They become friends. He tries to fit in with Ruby's family & not bump them with his big head, but they can have only one dog. They introduce him to The Lonely Man. They befriend each other & Shep even gets to sleep in the warm bed with the Lonely Man. After Shep came to live with him, the Lonely Man became the Happy Man.

He & Ruby catch a Food Burglar at Ruby's home where they were having a party. The people realize the man is just hungry & invites him in to eat with them. This is a feel good story &

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Jew4Jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars A story with a message
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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The story of Shep will delight young and old and it teaches a lesson to children that although a puppy may be overzealous that does not mean that they will be that way always. I love stories that you can give to a child without worrying what they are reading especially young children. This book gets a A++++ from me. I would not mind letting any child who can read this book. I have a older son who has challenges and he will love to read this book.
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S. Richards
3.0 out of 5 stars A dog finds a loving home with nice, happy people
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011
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Shep is a big, clumsy, over-eager puppy who hasn't grown into his own body yet. Shep thinks that he 'bumps' into things and people, rather than biting them. This causes him to get into trouble with his owners. And that's the main problem: Shep's people are his owners and not his family. He really wants a family to love him, as his people are angry all the time, and Shep can never seem to please them. One day, Shep meets Lonely Man and thinks this man just might give him the home and sense of family he's always wanted.

This story starts off with 'Once upon a time' and is told in a very clear, unassuming, and simple way, the way a small child (or dog) might relate a story. The story is spare on some details, and just a few more words showing Shep's way of life at his old home and then at his new home would have been appreciated by this reader. Overall, this little story is enjoyable and has a sweet, feel-good touch to it. When a sad, unwanted puppy finds a home with a sad, lonely man, together they find a real happiness, the kind everyone deserves, even dogs.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Advertisement
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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I bought the kindle version of this book. Only 30% was actually the story, and the rest was basically just advertising the author and his books. The story was way too simple even to be a child's story, it felt like a book for children learning to read.
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Fran L Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars How Shep was a tender, caring and wonderful dog.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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I'm 74 years old and loved reading your short story. I was happy Shep will have a happy ever after.
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Pat DeVoll
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it. I still grieve over giving a little ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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What a delightful story - even for grownups, but especially for children. I loved it. I still grieve over giving a little dog up because of my age and inability to pick up after him until he grew up and was better trained. That was my mistake. I only needed to hold out a little longer. Tippy was a lot of fun and I will regret it forever. People, take this story to heart!
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Abhilash Ranjan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on December 18, 2015
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Nice Book.
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