Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book [Paperback]

Barbara Gail Techel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2011

A PAWSitive Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book
Three Books In One!
It's a story book based on the award-winning book, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog (shorter, condensed version- perfect for younger children), pages to color along to the story, plus real photos of Frankie, and to top it off, a Frankie Paper Doll (dog) complete with her wheelchair to cut out, along with many of her favorite outfits you can dress her in.  52-pages of fun and inspiration!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Barbara Techel is the author of the multi-award winning Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog book series.  When her dachshund, Frankie, suffered a spinal injury, Barbara had her custom-fitted for a wheelchair. Frankie persevered, and Barbara realized the beautiful opportunity she had to share Frankie and give others hope and inspiration to be the best they can be.  Along with sharing Frankie's story with children, Barbara and Frankie routinely volunteer as a therapy dog team at a local hospital, senior assisted facility, and hospice community, spreading joy wherever they go.
Barbara and Frankie's story featured in Dogs and the Women Who Love Them: Extraordinary True Stories of Love, Healing, and Inspiration published by New World Library. This book was recommended by Oprah's O Magazine in November 2010.  Their story has also appeared in Every Dog Has a Gift by Rachel McPherson, published by Tarcher/Penguin, Woman's World, The American Dog, and Dog Living magazine.  Barbara's series have won many awards including awards from USA Book News and Dog Writer's of America.
Barbara is active as author, publisher, educator, speaker, and volunteer promoting the message that all disabled animals can live quality lives if given a chance.
Barbara is a member of Midwest Independent Publishers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association, Dog Writer's Association of America and Wisconsin Regional Writer's Association.  

Product Details

• Paperback: 52 pages
• Publisher: Joyful Paws (June 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980005256
• ISBN-13: 978-0980005257
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,681,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Barbara Techel's passion is bringing a positive face and voice to animals with disabilities. After her dachshund, Frankie suffered a spinal injury she was custom-fitted for a wheelchair and Barbara realized the beautiful opportunity she had to spread a positive message that animals with disabilities can and do live quality lives if given a chance.
The award-winning Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog series are true, inspirational stories about her paralyzed dachshund. Frankie teaches us that no matter our challenges, we can persevere with a positive attitude. And despite our challenges we can each give back in our own, unique way. Frankie is Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion Dog.
Barbara's books have received National Best Book for children's picturebook, Merial Human-Animal Bond award, Editor's Choice from Allbooks Review, Indie Excellence finalist and Indie Excellence winner.
Frankie's story also appears in "Every Dog Has a Gift" by Rachel McPhearson, published by Penguin/Tarcher March 2010 and "Dogs and the Women Who Love Them: Extraordinary True Stories of Love, Healing and Inspiration" by Linda and Allen Anderson published Fall 2010 by New World Library (recommended by Oprah's O Magazine).
Also featured in Woman's World magazine, The American Dog, Dog Living magazine, USAToday.com and AOL PawNation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way for Kids to Spend Time, August 12, 2011

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Joyce M. Gilmour "Copy Editor and Book Reviewer" (Brooklyn, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book (Paperback)

Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog A PAWSitive Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book definitely is a pawsitive book for children. I give it "four paws up" which is the most you can get in the doggie world, right? It is based on the Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog book by the same author, Barbara Techel. Children get much more than coloring fun, they get to read Frankie's story and see some color photographs, too. At the end of the book, Frankie "comes alive" via a paper doll.

Frankie's story is one of overcoming, being positive, making a difference, and motivating others to "keep on rolling!" Coloring the pages, pulls kids in and helps them to make the book "their own," in more ways than one. For anyone familiar with Frankie and Barbara, you know what fun they have wearing various outfits--sometimes even matching ones! (Be sure to check out the website.) The paper doll with more than a dozen outfits will provide hours of imaginary play.

What a great addition this makes to the Frankie series. Keep on rolling, Frankie!

5.0 out of 5 stars Activity book with a great message!, June 28, 2011

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Abby Plambeck - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book (Paperback)

My three children love Barbara Techel's new "Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book." There are plenty of activities to keep all of them busy, between coloring, reading the story, and dressing Frankie in her paper outfits. We appreciate that the pages can be removed, so multiple kids can enjoy the book at the same time. Our family also has a dachshund with paralysis and a set of wheels, and Barbara's wonderful books about Frankie's story have helped my children to better understand animals who have physical challenges, and have also facilitated their understanding and comfort level with people who live with physical challenges."

5.0 out of 5 stars The Little Dog who Can!, June 28, 2011

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Peggy Frezon "Author of Dieting with my Dog (... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book (Paperback)

I've been in love with Frankie the walk 'n roll dog ever since I met the adorable dachshund on her blog. She's the epitome of the little dog who can! Frankie suffered from a spinal injury and was custom-fitted for a special wheelchair. Her mom, Barbara Techel, has a passion for bringing a positive face and voice to animals with disabilities.

This new coloring book is full of big beautiful, bold illustrations to color, along with the story of Frankie and her PAWsitive attitude. Some of the pages contain photographs of Frankie, with frames and backgrounds to color. In addition, there is an adorable Frankie paper doll--uh, paper dog, with sweaters, hats and bandannas!

This book is a perfect gift for any child. While they are coloring and playing, they will be learning a valuable lesson about capabilities, lessons that they can apply to both animals and people.

Peggy Frezon, author of Dieting With My Dog: One Busy Life; Two Full Figures and Unconditional Love