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Invite Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog & Her Author Mom to Your Classroom or Library Via Skype- No Cost!

Posted by Barbara Techel

Special Announcement:

Award-winning children’s book author Barbara Techel and her dog Frankie who is well known as the Walk ‘N Roll Dog because she gets along in a doggie wheelchair are offering free Skype programs (see details below) to the first 10 teachers or librarians that contact them.  Frankie is the star of her own books, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog and Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House.  Both books are true, inspirational stories about overcoming challenges by thinking positive and giving back to the world in our own, unique way despite our challenges.

Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Book Trailer

Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House Book Trailer

Enjoy a program where children can virtually meet Frankie via the technology of Skype, learn about disabilities, help students overcome their own challenges in a positive way, see a demonstration of how Frankie’s wheelchair works and how she can “fly” in her wheels, as well as hear a selected reading of Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book.  Overall you and your students or patrons will have a dog-gone good time meeting and learning about Frankie and her mission to bring a positive face and voice to all animals with disabilities, and encourage others who also have challenges.  To learn more, visit Barbara and Frankie on their author visits link on their website at or Skype an author.

We are offering 10 free presentations via Skype (one Skype presentation per school or library), first come, first serve and this is for a limited time and expires March 31st, 2010.  If you are interested please contact us via email at joyfulpaws@yahoo.com  Please feel free to share this information with the teachers and librarians in your life!

Testimonial

Students at my school in Canada used Skype to connect via the Internet with Barbara and Frankie who live in  Wisconsin. The students were so excited and were amazed at the experience.  It seemed as if Frankie and Barbara were sitting right in their classroom!   The students were able to interact with Frankie and Barbara and asked and answered many thought provoking questions. They learned a lot about animals with disabilities and how to stay postive no matter what challenges they might face.  The Skype has been their favorite part of the school year!

~Karen Keys, Teacher Librarian Canada

Kids from Canada Share their Thoughts After Meeting Frankie Via Skype

Posted by Barbara Techel

These are all very wonderful, but I'd have to say my favorite one is the first one and how Ashlea realized to look for the blessing even in hard situations.  Way to go, Ashlea!!  Be sure to check out their fun blog as they will be updating it throughout the school year.

"I really liked when you told us that there is always a blessing in something bad that happens. It was also cool when you showed us how to put Frankie in her wheels." Ashlea Age 9

"I really enjoyed when I got to ask questions! I was very excited when I got to ask my question. Frankie must be a truly happy dog" Amanpreet, Age 9

"Our Skype was so fun! I really like when Frankie put on her life jacket for the bathtub. I also liked her train costume. I really liked learning more about Frankie" Josh, Age 9

~"My favourite part was when we found out what it was like to have a disability. I enjoyed talking to you and Frankie. I really liked the video of her walking. I think she should be in the Olympics." Cassie Age 9

~"Our Skype experience was amazing. I liked learning about Frankie. Frankie looked cute in her costume." Stephanie Age 9

~"I really liked how we got to Skype with you and Frankie. It was a great experience seeing Frankie. Thank you once more for choosing our class. That was very exciting. I loved it!" Jazzie Age 9

~"Our Skype experience was so fun! It was so cool how we learned so much about Frankie!" Dakota Age 9

~"I really enjoyed Skyping with Frankie and Barb. I really liked when Frankie was in the Pet Hall of Fame because I never thought that any kind of pet could actually be in the Pet Hall of Fame! Thank you Barb for skyping. I really really liked it!" Rachel Age 9

~"My class and I loved the picture of Frankie and Kylie cuddled up together. We were amazed by the book you read us!" Brandon Age 8

~"My favourite part was talking to you and Frankie and have a great experience with you. I loved learning about how Frankie got hurt." Aly Age 9