Book Details
A Very Patient Puppy
The book’s gentle text and beautiful watercolors tell a tale of the wonders of imagination.
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Kirby, the puppy, must patiently wait for his daily walk. He stretches, rolls, squiggles, and squirms as he imagines many antics and adventures. Kirby imagines writing a book, driving a race car, surfing, and even becoming a king. But can he continue to wait patiently?
The reader learns throughout the book about Kirby’s partner Casey and her work, hobbies, and sports before learning of her disability. The last illustration of the much-awaited walk reminds us that a person with a disability can maintain an active lifestyle with her service puppy. The afterword on the final page describes how to greet a service dog and his partner.
"An engaging tale about canine skill sets and service dogs’ training, with moments of comedy. “ ---- Kirkus Reviews
They Romped and Stomped
The book's playful text and stunning watercolor illustrations introduce children to the delight of exploring the diversity of nature.
Two baby foxes were born in a den beneath an old oak tree. Once old enough to explore, they darted from their den and sprinted to the stream. They romped and stomped, wrestled and rolled, stalked and pounced. Did they learn from their exuberant explorations?
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"The tenor of Rossmassler’s text is smooth and comforting, making it a good choice for bedtime reading.
"The only consequence of crushing the flowers is that the foxes can no longer smell them, but it’s central enough that young readers may linger on what happens when youngsters behave carelessly."
--- Kirkus Reviews