the sid series

Look who Recommends Frankie’s Books

Posted by Barbara Techel

They start young with Frankie’s books… and I hope Frankie’s books become life long treasures to all the little sweet one’s out there.  My friend, Yvonne Perry of Writer’s in the Sky, as well as editor for my latest book, captured these wonderful pictures of grandson, Liam checking out the reading world.  Do I see another favorite in his line-up?  Oh yes, that is Yvonne’s book, The Sid Series, which is an excellent book for children too!  Thank you Yvonne for making my day by sharing these endearing photos of cute little Liam!

Reviews for “Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Thearpy Dog Visits Libby’s House” are Coming In

Posted by Barbara Techel

As our book Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House makes it out into the world I am always thrilled to see positive and uplifting reviews come in.  Below is a 5-star review we just received.  For more reviews you can check them out at Amazon.  If you have read our newest book and wish to submit a review, we would love and appreciate it very much!  It is quite easy to do.

I would like to take this opportunity to also let you know that to do our part in helping during this tough economy we have reduced shipping costs, as well as offer special book bundle pricing for the Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog Book Series.  We also now offfer bulk discounts too, so please contact us if that is something you are interested in.

This review comes from Yvonne Perry, author of The Sid Series

Appreciate the elderly and disabled

When I think of all the animals that are destroyed because they have a disability, it saddens me–especially when I see the good that comes from using a disability to help others. That's the case with Frankie, the Walk `N Roll Therapy Dog. In Barbara Techel's new book, she tells how she and Frankie became a therapy team and the joy that visiting Libby's House brings to them and the residents. Libby's House is a senior facility where residents have Alzheimer's, dementia, or some physical challenge from aging.

Beautiful illustrations by Victoria Kay Lieffring enhance the telling of this story. Any child or adult will enjoy seeing Frankie perched in various places like the kitchen sink, her doggie car seat (where she serves as co-pilot), the teacher's desk, Daniel's lap, the dining room table (ready to help blow out the candles on 100-year-old Martha's birthday cake), and on the sofa or beside the wheelchair of an elderly resident. Each month, the folks at Libby's House eagerly await the arrival of Barbara and Frankie ready to pet the pooch who is paralyzed in her hind quarters.

I love the way Frankie tells her own story in a play-by-play narrative. You may forget that Frankie is not a human. She sure knows how to relate to people, and she's a really polite listener even when Edith tells about Schutzie, yet again! The lighthearted humor in this book will help children and adults understand that the elderly have a lot to offer younger generations–even when they are reminiscing and don't know what day it is!

This book provides an endearing glance to help us better appreciate the preciousness in all of life's stages. Highly recommended for family reading and classroom education.

Dealing with the Death of a Pet

Posted by Barbara Techel

Yvonne Perry and her special grandson, Sidney, who helped to inspire the book

Be sure to stop by Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dogs blog today with your child to learn about dealing with the death of a pet.  This is one of twelve stories in Yvonne Perry’s new book, The Sid Series which is a collection of holistic stories for children that supports the whole child– body, mind and spirit, which will help empower your child and help them build self esteem.

So be sure to check it out!