Category: Pets/Pet Care Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 1932738452
Type: Non-Fiction
Pages: 32
Copyright: August 13, 2007
ISBN-13: 9781932738452
“The Adventures of Gracie & Diane”
Suggested for children between 3 and 9 years old, all special needs and animal lovers of all ages! Hardcover collectors edition, 32 pages, 8 x 11, retail price $14.99 Soft cover, $10.00
This book series is based on the true story of an adorable Italian Greyhound, who had a "ruff" life until Diane Dike, a courageous woman handicapped by a rare and incurable disease, adopted her. Gracie was hospitalized for some terrible injuries when left alone by her previous owner. Homeless, she waited for a special someone to take her home. Meanwhile, Diane was suffering with a frightful disease that daily stole the quality of her life. Diane prayed for help, and God sent Gracie.
Diane felt immediately connected to Gracie and determined she would be there for the little dog as she recovered. In turn, Gracie's unconditional love and devotion for Diane allowed her to develop into the first rescued Italian Greyhound service dog in America. Diane rescued Gracie and Gracie rescued Diane right back. With Gracie's help, Diane can more fully and safely participate in the world around her. Against all odds they em-"bark" on many adventures while sharing their life together.
Gracie and Diane have many heartwarming "tails" to share with children and animal lovers of all ages. Readers may giggle, or even shed a few tears. Elementary school teachers, parents, doctors, and hospitals can use this charming series of children’s books. Each story touches upon important and sometimes difficult subjects: friendship, responsibility, compassion, helping one another, good behavior, obedience, fear, and health issues. These entertaining and thoughtful stories are developed by the relationship between gentle Gracie and her adventures with Diane. The story is beautifully illustrated capturing the remarkable bond and strong feelings between Gracie and Diane by, Craig Grasso and his daughter Samantha Grasso. What a fantastic team!
Book One introduces Gracie, where she came from, and how she ended up homeless needing surgery in a hospital, in Colorado. It also introduces her loving owner, Diane Dike, who suffers from cryoglobulinemia, a rare blood disease that affects every aspect of her life. A deep and affectionate bond of friendship is formed in this triumphant story where a broken dog and struggling woman help each other.
As Diane adopts Gracie from a life of loneliness, enduring lessons of faith, hope, and unconditional love are emphasized.
Excerpt
Be good and be kind. See you on the next adventure.
I’ve encountered many non-human creatures on my life’s journey.
I have found each and every one of these animals to be a unique and wondrous being.
Animals have truly brought fullness to my life. Some of them have also brought de
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