Oh if I close my eyes and wish real hard . . .

I could go here . . . A Likely Story Bookstore in Sykesville, Md. for this . . Book Release Party and Wizard of Oz Costume Contest on Sat. Nov. 20th 2-4
But I already got the book because Dorothy at Pump Up Your Book sent me one !And I don't have a costume!

The trailer was just too cute!

From the back of the book:

Everyone knows how Dorothy and Toto save Oz from the Wicked Witch of West...or do they?
How will Dorothy survive in a land filled with haunted bags of straw, hollow metal menand giant smelly cats?How will she fight off killer bees, mad wolves and really annoying monkeys?How will she defeat a witch with mind controland an all-seeing eye?And how will Dorothy ever find the way home?
The simple truth is that she won’t, at least not alone. Of course, she’s not alone –she has Toto, her best friend.That is, Toto used to be her best friend. But in Oz, Dorothy spends more time talking to a cat than to her. And Toto finds new friends, too. Maybe, he should just bring his wolf friends back to Kansas instead…

. . . Would any self-respecting dog allow himself to be carried in a basket?

Absolutely, as long as Dorothy put food in it first!

This is really a cute book. It is a childrens book and probably a few adults would enjoy it. It is on my list to buy for my daughter in law to read to the grand kids. I know they would enjoy it!

It's on sale right now at Amazon. If your in Maryland this week stop by A Likely Story and meet the authors. I enjoyed reading about them almost as the book.

Children's Book Review

Doesn't the cover just get you? I have to give a 5+ for the drawings. The illustrations are happy and colorful. I mean just look at Dingle's face. I enjoyed reading this little story about a dog that is aware of his owners needs. Reminds me of Mr. Ed because he can talk too. Dingle's story is about his desire to help his owner who isn't so sure she needs a service dog. This is a great little story book. I received the paperback version but there is a hardback version available. Dingle is such a special dog he has his own website here. He does allow his author friend to tell a little about herself....Hello, I'm Audrey Kinsella, author of Dingle: The Helpful Ice Cream Cone Delivery Dog.This is my first children's book, though I'm a long-time writer and medical research librarian, who has written many helpful health care articles and books on telecommunications, the elderly, and the disabled in the last 20 years. I've become progressively disabled with multiple sclerosis (MS) during these years and have learned, with great difficulty, how to accept help from people and from caring animals. It's time to share that experience with others who are just as resistant to accepting any help or support.I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a great book to read as a family and discuss the obstacles that hinder people that have disabilities. Dingle The Ice Cream Cone Delivery Dog is available at Amazon and Borders. This book was provided for review by the author.