Canines Unleashed

HANK’S NEW PACK

Hank, an Akita, finds himself in Canines Unleashed, a doggie daycare, when his owner starts kindergarten. He is nervous about this new adventure. How will he surf the kitchen counter for crumbs after lunch? Hank must find a way to face his fears, take responsibility for his actions and accept new challenges he never experienced in his once sheltered world. Follow the real Hank on Instagram.

“This witty story of friendship and dogged determination will appeal to young and adult readers alike. Shepardson loads the pages with waggish, canine-relevant wordplay, like “pawsome,” “fur-ever,” and things that are simply “BARK-TASTIC.” – Kirkus Review

“HANK’S NEW PACK is a fun story told from the perspective of the family dog as he starts attending doggy day care. There are fun parallels between his experience and those of the child character, who is starting kindergarten. This book is packed with humor that all kids will enjoy, and relatable experiences about fitting in, facing your fears, and the challenge of starting something new.” – Kelsey Gross

“Hank’s New Pack: Canines Unleashed provides advanced elementary to early middle grade readers with the fun story of a dog’s introduction to doggy daycare when his young owner enters kindergarten. Libraries that choose Hank’s New Pack: Canines Unleashed for its dog-centric focus for young chapter book readers will find its underlying messages about problem-solving, relationships, and new environments will spark dialogue between kids and adults.” – Midwest Book Review