• Frankie the walk ‘ roll therapy dog visits libby’s house
• by Barbara Gail Techel
• illustrated by Victoria Kay Lieffring
• published by Joyful Paw Prints

You can read my review of the first book about Frankie here.  In this book, Frankie and Barbara have gone on to become a therapy team.  Frankie (via Barbara) tells some of their adventures when visiting those in a nursing home and a seniors assisted living facility.

“Ready? Set? Here we go, Frankie,” Mom says excitedly.  “We are off to Libby’s House to bring smiles to the residents.”

I really enjoyed this book, more than the first one.  The first was necessarily sad; the story needed to be told.  This one, however, is all about the difference we can make in the world, just by being who we are and stepping out of our comfort zones just a little bit.

For more information, a place to purchase this and other books click here.

To keep up with Frankie’s activities, visit her blog.

Follow them on on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/walknrolldog

I received this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Frankie the walk ‘ roll dog

• by Barbara Gail Techel
• illustrated by Victoria Kay Lieffring
• published by Joyful Paw Prints
• What a sweet story told by a woman how obviously loves her pet so very much.

Here’s a brief summary:

This is the story of a dog (a dachshund) who is disabled.  She didn’t start out that way though.  She was injured and now travels on a set of wheels – a doggie wheelchair.  The book shares a message of hope and teaches adults and children alike about overcoming challenges that we face each day and to have compassion for those that are different than we are.

I’ve really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to share it with my girls.  They’ve flipped through it a couple of times and wondered about some of the illustrations – like the one where it looks like there is pee on the floor!

This is a story of sadness, pain and suffering.  This is a story of doggy surgery and physical therapy (including some pretty funny comments).  All told from Frankie’s point of view. (Frankie is the Tweenie Weenie.)  When the physical therapy doesn’t work, they find another way for Frankie to walk again.

This is a story of triumph, joy and accomplishments!  As the little dog recovers and learns to use her wheels, you can read the joy in the author’s “voice”.  The success of not giving up is an incredible message that Frankie and Barb get across in a very effective manner.

Frankie even has her own blog!  Check it out here!  You can find out where to purchase this great book here.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion!