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Shep Dreams Of Home: A Bedtime Story Kindle Edition

by Jason Matthews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 657 ratings
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
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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
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 657 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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Customers find this bedtime story heartwarming and cute, particularly appealing to both girls and boys. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its writing style, being a quick and easy read. Additionally, they appreciate its content about a wonderful dog and consider it good for children, with one customer noting it teaches valuable lessons. However, customers disagree on the book's length, with some finding it too short.

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89 customers mention "Story quality"82 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy this bedtime story, describing it as heartwarming and delightful, with one customer noting it has good morals.

"...for kids ages 3-10 &+ for anyone who enjoys sweet short but very good storyline. Super job Jason! By Angela L ." Read more

"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..." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book for young children for a great bedtime story. Gaston Sanders, Author of: [..." Read more

"I enjoyed this short little bedtime story. I was happy when Shep was able to get away from his angry owners and find the home he deserved...." Read more

33 customers mention "Cute book"33 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, describing it as a sweet puppy story that appeals to both girls and boys.

"...read to them tonight, and they fell instantly in love with this adorable little dog...." Read more

"...Overall, this little story is enjoyable and has a sweet, feel-good touch to it...." Read more

"...In his furever home, Shep was loved and cherished, taken on long hikes, and he even got to play Frisbee. I love dog tales with a happy ending...." Read more

""Shep Dreams of a Home" is sweet, with a happy ending, but I felt the plot could have been developed more and that the story would have been more..." Read more

30 customers mention "Heartwarming"25 positive5 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer noting it's full of wonder and joy, while another mentions it handles emotions well.

"...Overall, this little story is enjoyable and has a sweet, feel-good touch to it...." Read more

"...really shows that dogs are really helpful and try to be very caring over there owner Thank you" Read more

"...story had good content to teach the values of reciprocal love and affection. Happy ending with a relaxed feeling to help settle with at bedtime." Read more

"...It reminds me of my dog Buddy. It really melt my heart! I love Shep and his Happy Man!!! Thanks so much!!!!" Read more

24 customers mention "Dog love"24 positive0 negative

Customers love the book's portrayal of Shep, a wonderful dog who finds a loving home, with one customer noting it's a feel-good bedtime story for animal lovers.

"...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..." Read more

"I really liked this book and the story it told about Shep a sweet big dog that finds a loving owner and home...." Read more

"This is such a good book about a sweet doggie. How could anyone not love it?..." Read more

"Short story of dog who finds his dream person and the life any dog would love. Happy dog, happy person." Read more

20 customers mention "Book for kids"20 positive0 negative

Customers find this book suitable for children, with one mentioning it teaches two lessons and another noting it's a cute story for small children.

"...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 ." Read more

"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..." Read more

"...This little bedtime story is highly recommended for kids and dog lovers of all ages." Read more

"...happy ending like most storys its really really short but it is a great kids book" Read more

14 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as a quick and easy read that is simple but hopeful.

"...SHEP FINDS LOVE. I liked the writers style and it was a quick read." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...but it had 2 flaws it could've been a little longer, and better grammar usage. But over all I loved to hear Sheps story...." Read more

"...This is a simple but hopeful, bedtime story. Every one (dogs included) want a home. I gave it four stars...." Read more

32 customers mention "Shortness"11 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some finding it too short and others appreciating that it can be read in one night.

"I think the book was fantastic, but it had 2 flaws it could've been a little longer, and better grammar usage...." Read more

"...This was a simple, easy for small children to understand and not long and laboring...." Read more

"...It's very short, maybe 6 pages? And written very simply - I think a child of ages 2 - 5 years would enjoy it." Read more

"This book was really good but it was short I think you geys will like it I like the dog o rated it 4stares because I like dogs" Read more

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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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  • 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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  • Gaston Sanders
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great doggie bedtime story...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2013
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    I loved this little story about Shep, the clumsy puppy. My two grandnieces just had it read to them tonight, and they fell instantly in love with this adorable little dog. They rooted for Shep to get a good place to live and a caring owner. The Happy Man was the perfect solution. I highly recommend this book for young children for a great bedtime story.

    Gaston Sanders, Author of:
    The Silent Heroes, The Mystery of the Missing Homework,
    Cole's Fairyland Adventure, Sirus Toad and the Grumpy Troll,
    and The Princess and the Dragon.
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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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  • 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.
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Sung
    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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  • BrittdogPub
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Happy Ending Dog Tale
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2013
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    I enjoyed this short little bedtime story. I was happy when Shep was able to get away from his angry owners and find the home he deserved. In his furever home, Shep was loved and cherished, taken on long hikes, and he even got to play Frisbee. I love dog tales with a happy ending. This little bedtime story is highly recommended for kids and dog lovers of all ages.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Amyred
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good dog who finally found a forever home
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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    This is such a good book about a sweet doggie. How could anyone not love it? Poor Shep, he was shunted around, unloved, and wanted to find a place where he would be welcomed and loved. He kept trying. He was patient, and in the end, he found his forever home. Just a sweet little bedtime story for everybody.
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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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