Riley and Frankie go to the Beach is a story based on our two adorable dalmatians that live in Tampa Bay, Florida. In real life , they're best friends that love to go on adventures. We hope you grow to love them as much as we do! Author and Illustrator Kim Clark is also a mother of two, a wife, and animal lover. She designed this book to appeal to a wide age range of children. The colorful artwork, and pictures of the actual real dogs keep young children entertained, and the book is also great for children learning to read. The text of the book is in large print. This makes reading easier for children, parents, and grandparents.