frankie the walk n roll therapy dog visits libby’s house

Reader Reviews, by kids, for kids

Posted by Barbara Techel

To me there is nothing better than a child (or two) reading my books and loving them!  Two, sweet young girls, Madeline, age 8.5 and Sophia, age 7 reviewed Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House.  They are both home schooled and writing reviews is part of their curriculum.  I think that is just awesome!  What better way to teach your kids to be great readers!

So Madeline starts off with:

This is a true story about Frankie the walk 'n roll dog becoming a therapy dog. Frankie visits nursing homes to make the older people feel better. Every time Frankie visits, the older people love it! Frankie’s mom is very proud that Frankie is a therapy dog.  To read full review, as well as Sophia's review please click here.

Thank you Madeline and Sophia- your reviews are priceless and they mean the world to me and Frankie!!

Book Launch & Book Signing at Libby’s House- Senior Assisted Living

Posted by Barbara Techel


Mark your calendars!  Libby’s House, where Frankie is a resident therapy dog and where her new book takes place is sponsoring the official launch of our newest book!

When:  Sunday, February 28, 2010

Time:  1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

Where:  Libby’s House East, 2683 Valley Road, Plymouth, WI  53073

For more information:  Contact Tracy Cinealis, Senior Living Specialist, 920-946-8730 or Barbara Techel, Author, 20-377-1749

Most of the residents at Libby’s House have Alzheimer’s desease or dementia.  We will be donating 30% of all books sales during this event to the Alzheimer’s Association.

We hope you can join us!

 

Best Christmas Gift of 2009

Posted by Barbara Techel

At my in-law’s home on Christmas Eve I gifted my three nieces and one nephew a copy of my newest book, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House.  Since one of the themes of the book is making a difference in your own, unique way, as Frankie does even though she is disabled, I thought I’d encourage each of them to make a difference.  They each received an extra copy of the book and  I’ve asked them to donate it.  I gave them suggestions, but also said if they came up with an idea in how to make a difference with the book, to go for it!

John comes from a large family with 5 sisters and all their significant others and four grandkids, so it can be, well let’s say, a bit loud at family gatherings (but I love it).  So amongst the remaining gift opening, loud talk and laughter, my nieces and nephews sat in the middle of the living room floor reading their new Frankie books. Tears sprang to my eyes and it was the BEST gift ever!!  So I share photos of all of them as my Best Christmas Gift of 2009.