Dan Haugen

The author of Staarabu Was Wise, Anana Was Gentle, Dan Haugen, is dedicated to serving the needs of children and families. He writes children’s books that provide children with pro-social messages concerning their unique attributes and challenges; books that also provide caregivers with opportunities to engage children in meaningful dialogue. Dan holds a PhD in Social Work and has served non-profit organizations and higher education since 1978. He uses his writing skills and proceeds deriving from those skills to benefit the homeless. Staarabu Was Wise, Anana Was Gentle is beautifully illustrated and cleverly written in verse. It tells the story of two young animals on the African plain. Their families are facing homelessness due to a life threatening drought and they decide to solve the problem. Although they are inexperienced and afraid, they find the courage and display the creativity necessary to restore water to their homes. In the process, Staarabu and Anana experience an exciting journey; one that leaves them much more confident in themselves.

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Dan Haugen

"Dan Haugen has written a profoundly sensitive book that appeals to children and adults alike. The tapestry of his story weaves friendship between unlikely comrades with environmental sensitivity, whimsy with perseverance, and dedication with joy. Reading this book to a child is like a feast for the heart and mind!" --Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed. Parent Coach, Parent Coach Trainer, Author Center for the Challenging Child, LLC

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