How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog

by Kizzie Elizabeth Jones, Scott Ward (Illustrator)

Overview

Charming color illustrated tall tale not just for dog lovers everywhere, but for readers of all ages who ever wished for a friend.

Discover how creatures of the ocean, the power of love, and the magic of the sea came together to make a little girl happy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997364118
Publisher:	TALL TALES
Publication date:	04/21/2016
Series:	TALL TALES , #1
Pages:	50
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

About the Author

Kizzie Elizabeth Jones blends her love of dachshunds and her love of the ocean to create this whimsical tall tale to delight readers of all ages This is Kizzie's first children's book. Kizzie and her ultimate hero, Thom with their three dachshunds-Happy, Josie and Molly-live happily ever after in a seaside town in Washington State, USA.

Scott Ward creates images reflecting the vitality of the human spirit while pushing the limits of the imagination. He has worked in advertising, clothing, graphics, interiors, theater, landscape and murals. Scott has always loved drawing, painting, and creating. How fun is that? Scott lives in Seattle. www.scottwardart.com

Table of Contents

A tall tale not just for dog or sea lovers, but for anyone who longed for a friend. This whimsical tall tale uses the values of compassion, kindness, and collaboration to ease a child's loneliness.

Editorial Reviews

"A must-have for a primary school or public library...perfect for initiating meaningful discussions and exploring 'what if' questions."
- Marianne Stewart, Retired Early Childhood Educator

"Kizzie's tall tale is as much fun as low tide at the beach!... she weaves in the practice of leaving living creatures in their natural habitat... Kizzie gives voice to sea creatures rarely heard from...
Scott's charming illustrations... help imaginations of all ages run wild with the dachshunds on the sand!"
- Laura Firth Markley, Beach Naturalist and Researcher

(p. 30 HFCTB)

"...Young children will be mesmerized by the sophisticated yet accessible language and metaphors. ...art work is gorgeous...warm-hearted story that will be a joy to read over and over!
- Kim Votry, Author, My Own Magic

"Brimming with the kindness of friends... a magical seaside tale!"
- Mary Kay Sneeringer, Owner Edmonds Bookshop

"...this whimsical touching fable models the values of compassion, collaboration, and love as caring pathways for creating understanding and empathy for others.
- Ellin Snow, MSW

From the Publisher