Steampunk Furries - The Pipps: A Collection of Short Stories (Paperback)

Short stories can be a wonderful way for families to spend quality time together. They offer a unique opportunity to explore themes like acceptance and the impact of welcoming a new member into the family. From initial uncertainty to eventual understanding and love, these stories can beautifully illustrate how such experiences strengthen familial bonds and deepen relationships.

A blended family is a short story from Naida Hurst’s chapter book, Steampunk Furries: The Pipps. It’s an introduction to a canine family that adopts a feline. The insecurity, felt by an offspring soon results. These feelings of resentment though are eventually replaced with love for the newcomer. One can only imagine how a child with similar circumstances would connect with this canine account of how their family expanded to include someone different than themselves. And, in doing so, celebrates the bonds of family and acceptance.

¡Recomiendo al 100% esta hermosa colección de cuentos sobre los PIPPS! Cuenta la historia de una querida familia de perros que acoge a un gato, ofreciendo una perspectiva cálida sobre las familias integradas. A través de estos personajes encantadores, la autora destaca los desafíos y las alegrías de aceptar las diferencias. ¡Una encantadora historia sobre el amor, la inclusión y la armonía, perfecta para niños de todas las edades!

This charming story follows a lovable pack of pups with big hearts and unique personalities. The Pipps share about the joy of welcoming a new family member. Their journey is all about love, acceptance, and togetherness. A fun and touching read that celebrates the magic of family in all its forms!

This book is a collection of short stories about a labradoodle family that adopts a member. Each individual in this family is definitely an individual, adding new levels of personality and love to this family. The adopted member fits in beautifully!
“A Blended Family” is a story similar to my own wonderful childhood! Saturday mornings always included a special breakfast when all family members could eat together. Cartoons and fun filled much of the day! This story also reminds me of my own parents and their “love-filled banter.”
This story continues to include an adoption. That’s something that my wife and I did. Important family concepts are dealt with in a very loving manner! Diversity is an aspect to be dealt with carefully, but this book showed what wonderful value can be found therein!
“Mia’s Heart of Gold” is a story about a happy family meeting hungry people and doing something about it. A small act of kindness can fill a larger need than we imagined!
“Jax, The GOAT” is a story involving children and their love of sports. Sports can often help in the strengthening of bonds between parents and their children! Many athletes aim to be the GOAT, the “Greatest of All Time!”
“Dazzle, The Fashionista” is a story about family stories that get told again and again. Great family love can be expressed in this way! These stories often give insight to personality traits as they form in young children. These traits can lead to dreams, and dreams can add great value to the future!
“A Tale of Love” is a story about children and the many questions they ask. Answering questions about “love” can often involve personal stories about the people we love. Hearing the “love story” of our parents’ early days is something we usually remember forever! This story reminds me of when my parents were separated by Dad’s time in the U.S. Army! They got married shortly after Dad got home, just like Jenny and Pipps!
The “Character Fact Sheets” and pictures were a special touch for ending this book. This is a VERY WELL WRITTEN book!