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Welcome to the adventures of the adorable and curious pug named Niele. He is a 3-month-old puppy whose name means “curious” in Hawaiian and it describes him well as he explores the world around him, meets his new family and friends, and has exciting adventures. “Book 1: The Adventures Begin” tells the story of Niele’s journey to his new home in Hawai’i and meeting his new family and making friends. Travel along with him and see how his curiosity helps him learn about the world and where his adventures lead next. The book series “Niele the Curious Pug” provides a learning tool for your child through a very curious pug’s fun-filled adventures. Niele’s inquisitive personality and expressions provide an adorable photographic story as well as an opportunity for exploration and entertainment. Each book is devoted to a particular area of life and is told from a dog’s perspective — Niele’s eyes are as curious as any child’s. Everywhere he travels he makes new friends and enjoys lots of attention with each day truly bringing a new adventure.
Author Biography
Lynn Herkes is a retired aerospace engineer, retired dressage trainer, retired scuba instructor, marketing professional and business consultant. She and her husband, Robert Herkes, were inspired to develop a series of children’s books after raising Niele and witnessing his curiosity for anything and everything that crossed his path. Niele is Lynn’s first pug and his surprising curiosity of the world around him is not only endearing but also comical. His curious and compassionate nature charms and captivates everyone who meets him. With this overwhelming reaction, Lynn and Bob sought to bring Niele’s world to others-his lovable nature shines through in these adorable books. Robert Herkes is a retired hotelier, avid paddler and waterman, and photographer. He and his wife, Lynn Herkes, were inspired to develop a series of children’s books after raising Niele and witnessing his curiosity for anything and everything that crossed his path. Niele is Bob’s second pug. Kamuela was Bob’s first-his childhood companion. In addition, Bob insisted on bringing Niele home so Lynn could experience the pug personality for herself. However, Bob and Lynn have found that Niele’s surprising curiosity of the world around him is not only endearing but also comical and Bob found himself constantly taking photographs of the pup’s antics and expressions. His curious and compassionate nature charms and captivates everyone who meets him. With this overwhelming reaction, Lynn and Bob sought to bring Niele’s world to others-his lovable nature shines through in these adorable books.
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