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The Lion and the Dog (Animal Stories for Kids Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Patricia Furstenberg (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
From the author of beloved Joyful Trouble, an Amazon Bestseller!

A beautiful picture book with musical rhymes that celebrates diversity and promotes kindness, sure to strike a chord with the many fans of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”.

When a lion is removed from his natural habitat, forced to leave his African land and his pride behind and crowned King of Animals in a zoo, but acts out and becomes a secluded, captive beast all humans give up hope. Only a patient and observant brown little dog stands by his side and, through his optimism and kindness, turns the beast into a friend for life.

NEW EDITION. Enjoy full color photographs of lion in their natural habitat as well as: * A charming story with a positive message and a scene for EACH SEASON * Why do male lions have manes? * Why are lions so lazy?
Inspired by the true story of Bonedigger, the disabled lion and the friendly Dachshund Milo who proved that friendship knows no boundaries, “The Lion and the Dog” is a brilliant, colourful tale that shines when read aloud and is a definitive must-have for all collections.

"Inspired by a true story, The Lion and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is a heartwarming story about the friendship between a Dachshund dog, Milo, and Leo the lion who lives in the heart of a zoo.
The dog’s best friend is the frog whom he meets one day on his morning walk. The lion is brought in one day and kept in a cage for people to say WOW, and he is crowned as the King of the Zoo. Everyone feared the lion while the Dog was free to roam around the zoo. Milo the dog meets Leo the lion across the cage bars. Milo wants to share his joy with the lion. Leo is rude but Milo is not going to give up. The lion tries to scare Milo by saying he is from Africa and has seen the world. He also roars, showing off his huge teeth. Things change when Leo falls sick and readers get to see Leo and Milo becoming friends. I like the beautiful messages of friendship, faith, optimism, and kindness conveyed through this story.
The rhyme scheme makes it a lyrical read, making it appealing to the children.
The illustrations are wonderful and they give clarity to the author’s concept and words.
What a beautiful story for parents to read out to children and help them understand the true meaning of friendship and how it has no boundaries!
I would recommend the story for read aloud sessions in classrooms for students to understand that the right friends will come along if one has faith, and there is no need to feel lonely." A 5 STARS Readers’ Favorite Review*****

Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: The Chimp and the Dog, Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog, The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger The Cheetah and the Dog, The Lion and the Dog, The Elephant and the Sheep

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 7 years
  2. Book 2 of 6
    Animal Stories for Kids
  3. Print length
    28 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Publication date
    November 12, 2017
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About the Author

Patricia Furstenberg came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents.

Patricia enjoys writing for children because she can take grown-up concepts andwrap them up in colorful, child-friendly packages while adding humor and love. She believed that each animal has a story to tell, if we onlystop to listen.

One of the characters portrayed in her children stories is Pete, the yellow toy elephant. Not many know, but Pete exists and lives in Pat's home.

This Romanian born writer lives happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076DZ1Y6T
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Patricia Furstenberg

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Amazon Bestseller and Award Winning writer Patricia Furstenberg is the author of JOYFUL TROUBLE, SILENT HEROES: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for (chosen One in Five Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime), and new releases DREAMLAND and TRANSYLVANIA'S HISTORY A to Z. With a medical degree behind her, Patricia writes about unconditional love and war, while her keen interest for history and dogs brought her writing, through a perfect loop, to her native Romania, Patricia being the creator of #Im4Ro hashtag, sharing positive stories.

Her latest books, "Dreamland" and "Transylvania's History A to Z" are "a wonderful combination of stories, photos, history, and legends", "a novel idea and a captivating read".

Her contemporary military novel "Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for" is a highly emotional read, action-packed, a vivid story of enormous sacrifice and bravery. "Silent Heroes" is a narrative about the value of life. A new look at the War in Afghanistan, at the MWD, Military Working Dogs and the brave Marines fighting it, but also at the Afghans caught in it.

Her historical fiction book "Joyful Trouble" is an Amazon Bestseller - read about real dogs caught in WW2.

Through her children's books Patricia is well known for her uplifting, charming themes and lovable, enchanting characters: dogs, cats, elephants, cheetahs, lions, but also squirrels and snails. Using her inner child she crafts stories and poems that are great fun, as well as teaching empathy. Her stories are filled with “creativity and vivid imagery” and she knows how to “capture the reader’s imagination.”

Her words “truly make the world a happier and more beautiful place!”

Her prolific writing is described as: positive, diverse, crisp, joyful and uplifting.

Patricia Furstenberg came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. As a winner of the Write Your Own Christie Competition, the Judges "were impressed by her thorough investigation and admired the strength of her narrative; they were impressed by her style”. The judges thought Patricia's writing style is "well structured, with a great sense of tension and suspense”, “confident and intriguing”. The Judges were Mathew Prichard, David Brawn from Harper Collins UK and Daniel Mallory from Harper Collins US.

Patricia Furstenberg received Author of the Year at the Spillwords Press Awards MMXXIII.

When she doesn't writes Patricia enjoys reading, researching for forthcoming books and traveling with her family. She never counts how many cups of coffee she enjoys in a day.

Patricia lives happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa.

Patricia Furstenberg Author Page and Blog: http://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/

Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatFurstenberg

Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaFurstenbergAuthor

Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciafurstenberg

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  • Whispering Stories
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a lovely, heartwarming story for children to enjoy.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
    The lion has had to leave his homeland in Africa, and go and live in a zoo. It is so far removed from his natural habitat that he becomes unhappy and grumpy. The humans at the zoo seem to give up on him and he appears to get forgotten about. It’s not until a little brown dog shows him love and friendship that the lion begins to live again.

    The book was inspired by a true story of a disabled lion and an affectionate little daschund. These two animals form an unlikely bond. Following daily visits from the little dog, the lion begins to cheer up. He soon appreciates how much of a friend the dog has become to him.

    I like the important underlying messages behind the story. It shows that friendship can happen despite being from two different races. The dog doesn’t give up on the lion. His faith and daily persistence in trying to cheer the lion up is rewarded with a lovely friendship. That is what friendship is about – supporting one another and being there despite the hurdles. Friends don’t give up.

    The story is in rhyme format. The words don’t always rhyme in a fluid sense. I didn’t think this mattered. What’s important is the story and the messages behind it.

    The illustrations are bright and depict what is happening in each stage of the story. There are lots of other animals to spot in the illustrations. My daughter enjoyed pointing them out and naming them as I read the story to her. She was sad for the lion but was so pleased when the lion became friends with the dog and cheered up.

    This is a lovely, heartwarming story for children to enjoy.

    Another excellent book from Patricia Furstenberg.

    Book Reviewed on Whispering Stories Book Blog
    *I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed
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  • Jessica Robbins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good picture book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
    What a wonderful children's picture that is just full of vibrant illustrations that will keep the young reader enthralled as the story goes on. It tells the story of a lion at a zoo who makes friends with a dog even though the other animals tell them that should not be possible. The story is told in nifty little rhymes to draw the readers attention while still then a valuable life lesson. Would work well for story time. I really enjoyed it so I give it 4/5 stars.
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  • Singing Librarian Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable and colorful read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017
    The Lion and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is an absolute delight. Filled with bright and colorful pictures and an enjoyable poetic story, young readers will love this delightful and colorful read. This is an unexpected relationship and eventually friendship between a lion at the zoo and a dog that roams the zoo. Parents will enjoy sharing this story with their young readers.

    Genre: children’s, animals, poetry
    Publisher: Indie
    Publication date: November 12, 2017
    Number of pages: 29

    A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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  • BloggingMama101
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another delightful story from Patricia Furstenberg, based on the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018
    Another delightful story from Patricia Furstenberg, based on the true story between a lion and a daschund.

    Taken from his home, to a zoo, where he is quickly forgotten once life becomes routine. That is until a fearless little brown dog begins to visit and gives the gift of friendship to the unlikeliest companion in the most challenging of circumstances.

    A message that translates to us all. We could all use a friend but moreover we can all BE one, and that really can make the difference.

    A lovely message, with bright, colourful illustrations and lots of lovely rhyming text to engage the children.
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  • zarasecker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
    Another beautifully written and touching story by a very accomplished author. Furstenberg has a gift for bringing animals and their interactions with other animals and humans to life. Whilst her books are aimed at children this and her other children’s books would also appeal to adults. This is a lovely story of seeing beyond what is obvious to bring out what is real and true. It also celebrates diversity in friendships and the importance place that this diversity plays in life. Children will love the simple, yet rhythmic nature that this book adopts. Once again a successful piece of writing.
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  • Susan Hampson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A little book with a huge message
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2018
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    This little book is only 28 pages long but tells a big story. The author Patricia Furstenberg bases her book on the true story of a little Dachshund Milo and a disabled lion called Bonedigger, through her beautiful rhymes and verse. It is a story about loss of family, giving up, determination and friendship.
    When the lion is captured and placed in a zoo he has lost everything and everyone that is dear to him and soon doesn’t look or act like the King of the Jungle any more. The only one that doesn’t give up on him is a little dog that goes to see him every day. The lion tries everything possible to make the little dog go away but he just keeps coming back.
    This is a beautiful story and knowing that it really happened makes it even more special. It sends out a huge message that there are no limits to friendships no matter how different we all are. It is also about caring enough not to give up when someone is having a really terrible time, that can not be just a quick fix. Just letting someone know you are there when they are ready and that they are not on their own means more than words can say sometimes.
    The pictures in the book are simple, colourful and manage to convey that the change in the lion didn’t happen quickly but through many months as the seasons change. A lovely little book with a story we could all benefit from. Just beautiful.
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