Amazon Joyful Paws Joyful Paws Category:  Children Publisher: Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC ISBN-10:  0980005205 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 52 Copyright: Jan. 8, 2008 ISBN-13: 9780980005202 A true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. A true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed.  Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering and she will give you hope that all things are possible.  Frankie will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on your heart.  A book for all ages to teach overcoming challenges and also compassion for the physically challenged.  Named National Best Book by USA Book News, children's picture book non-fiction softcover.  In 2008 Frankie was nominated for the Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame for her work with children, the elderly, and hospital and hospice patients.  Also nominated in 2008 for the Merial Human-Animal Bond Award. Excerpt Yvonne, the caring lady at the kennel checks on us often during the day. On Sunday, she feeds us our lunch as says, "I'll be back in an hour to let you outside to play." I simply cannot wait and start to romp about in my kennel. I jump up onto my container of food, but it tips over and I fall hard onto the cement. I feel sharp swords pierce my back. Then I lose feeling in my back legs. When Yvonne comes an hour later, I am not moving.

A heartwarming and uplifting picturebook
Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog is a softcover picturebook based on the true-life story of the author's dog Frankie, a dachshund whose spinal injury paralyzed her lower body but not her spirit. Frankie was custom fit for a wheelchair, and learned to keep on rolling and make the most of life. "In order to get me to try out my new wheels, Mom coaxes me with doggie biscuits. Inch by inch, I move forward. Pretty soon, I am walking around the block and don't even notice the wheels behind me. As we walk by Travis, the neighbor boy, he yells, 'Hey, look! That dog has tires!' I hold my head high and roll along with pride." Illustrated with dramatically shaded color artwork, Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog is a heartwarming and uplifting picturebook conveying a positive-minded message about making the most of life despite disabilities. -Midwest Book Review

Wonderful, wonderful
Frankie is like any other dachshund or wiener dog. She loves her new home, enjoys playing in the yard, going to the market and sleeping. But tragedy strikes when she is six years old and her owners are out of town.

Frankie survives a horrible accident but is left unable to use her back legs. Though she attempts physical therapy, it becomes clear that her legs will never work again. Frankie and her owners overcome this obstacle as well and purchase a customized cart for Frankie's back legs. Through hard work, pain and dedication, Frankie learns to walk using the cart and wheels attached to her little body.

Inspiring, refreshing and extremely kid-friendly, this book is a great book to introduce children to disability in a friendly, non-threatening way. The illustrations are beautiful and yet simple. Parents can enjoy sitting down to read this to their younger children and upper elementary school can read the book alone without much difficulty.

Armchair Interviews says: Frankie, The Walk `N Roll Dog is a wonderful book.

A charming and moving story
I received this book as a gift and loved it. Every kid comes in my house is required to read the book with me. This inspiratioanl story, supported by delightful illustrations, teaches children love, compassion, and courage. It put a big smile on the face of a kid who's in wheelchair. A great book for animal lovers or otherwise.Tiger! Tiger! Tail on Fire!