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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uplifting and inspiring!, July 9, 2008
This is a beautiful, uplifting story about hope and overcoming challenges. It is also a brightly illustrated picture book that will touch and delight young readers.
Frankie is a miniature dachshund who lives a happy life with his beloved human parents and dog sister, a gentle chocolate lab named Cassie. Frankie spends his days learning to go potty, taking long bicycle rides with Mom, and visiting his favorite market, where he enjoys baked goods and flowers. He's the center of attention wherever he goes and kids love him. He also has two doggie friends, Olive and Baci.
For Frankie, life is beautiful, playing with his friends and soaking up the warm sun on the grass.
Sadness eventually knocks on the door: Cassie, his doggie sister, falls ill and passes away. But as it's often the case, the bad thing brings up a good thing, and soon Kylie, a labrador retriever puppy, comes into their lives. All seems perfect for a while...
Then the unthinkable happens: Frankie has a terrible accident. He suffers a spinal injury. Will Frankie walk again? Will he overcome his handicap? Will he be happy again?
Frankie's story is uplifting and inspiring! It is the perfect book to read to children in order to teach them not only how to overcome challenges, but also about compassion and the handicap. I found the illustrations, which appear to be computer enhanced, original and delightful in a simple, very modern way. The colors are bright and cheerful. This is the kind of story that may be enjoyed by both children and adults alike, especially by those people who love dogs. The book is longer than your standard picture book and has lots of text, so while you may not be able to finish it in one sitting as a bedtime story, you can read it to kids in short installments.
--Mayra Calvani, Mayra's Secret Bookcase
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to expose children to animals with handicaps!, September 29, 2008
Reviewed by Sophia McElroy (age 5.5) for Reader Views (9/08)
This is a funny book! Frankie is so cute. My favorite part of the story is when Frankie rides in the basket on her human mom's bike. They ride to the farmer's market to see their friends. This book was a little tricky to read for me. I think kids my age will need a parent to help them with all the words. It was a little long for me.
Parent note: Great way to expose children to animals with handicaps. My children (5.5 and 7) had no idea that dogs had such a device to get around after an injury. They were so interested they "Googled" Frankie to see what else would come up. They also found some "You Tube" videos of other animals as well. "Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog" by Barbara Gail Techel definitely got them thinking.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, wonderful, June 30, 2008
Frankie is like any other dachshund or wiener dog. She loves her new home, enjoys playing in the yard, going to the market and sleeping. But tragedy strikes when she is six years old and her owners are out of town.
Frankie survives a horrible accident but is left unable to use her back legs. Though she attempts physical therapy, it becomes clear that her legs will never work again. Frankie and her owners overcome this obstacle as well and purchase a customized cart for Frankie's back legs. Through hard work, pain and dedication, Frankie learns to walk using the cart and wheels attached to her little body.
Inspiring, refreshing and extremely kid-friendly, this book is a great book to introduce children to disability in a friendly, non-threatening way. The illustrations are beautiful and yet simple. Parents can enjoy sitting down to read this to their younger children and upper elementary school can read the book alone without much difficulty.
Armchair Interviews says: Frankie, The Walk `N Roll Dog is a wonderful book.
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