A Dog Named Tractor

Henry lives with his family in a high rise in New York City but dreams about a farm in the country where he can explore outside all day and drive a tractor. While Henry's parents think a dog might lull Henry's new farming interests, Henry instead names his new puppy Tractor, and the two of them set off on a life-changing adventure. A Dog Named Tractor is the heartwarming story of a young boy from the city captivated by life on the farm, and the journey his family goes on to make his dreams come true. Katie Cassidy is a professional educator with a heart for young people, dogs, exploring, and literature. She holds an undergraduate degree in English and Literature, as well as a Master's degree in Education, focused on English Language Arts. Katie is additionally certified as a reading specialist. As a dog owner for most of her life, Katie enjoys having the opportunity to share this story. She and her husband have a wonderful dog named Moose who makes all of their adventures more memorable.

New book is tribute to 'A Dog Named Tractor' Dan "Mountain Man" Isom recalls happy memories, shares love for animals, nature BENNETT, Colo. Life has not been always good for author Dan Isom. Just like the rest of the population, Isom has experienced both highs and lows in his personal journey. To exorcise the bad ones and highlight the good ones, he writes a tribute to "A Dog Named Tractor" (published by Xlibris) and reveals other stories of his life shared with nature and animals. A self-confessed hunter, fisherman and cowboy, Isom has had many wonderful memories with the flora and fauna in his side of the world. This book being a tribute to his true friend and loyal business partner, Tractor, has a story that demonstrates how animals can be integral to man's everyday life, even to his happiness. A confessed alcoholic as well, Isom tells how his sweet memories pulled him out of the bog alcoholism has put him in. A story of survival and overcoming his alcohol addiction meshed with his great time around nature and animals, this narrative sends a message that the good things in life always outnumber the bad ones. Down-to-earth as he admits his dark side, Isom shows readers how they too can combat addictions and live life bathed in the beauty of the environment and its friendly creatures. Powerfully communicative amidst its simplicity as a narrative, "A Dog Named Tractor" spreads the message of enjoying each and every moment spent around nature and considering every situation an added learning experience. "A Dog Named Tractor" By Dan "Mountain Man" Isom Softcover - 6 x 9in - 70 pages - ISBN 9781499016192 E-Book - 70 pages - ISBN 9781499016185 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

An exclusive ebook collection of inspiring and heartwarming Christmas stories about the McCray family and their trusty and loveable dogs. A Dog Named Christmas, a New York Times bestseller, touched hearts when it was published in the fall of 2008. In 2009, the beloved novel was made into a successful Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie seen by more than 14 million viewers. Now, in this special 3-in-1 ebook edition, author Greg Kincaid brings together that book as well as its prequel Christmas with Tucker and its sequel A Christmas Home, three novels of endearing characters and charming dogs who remind all of us of the power of Christmas.

In this heartwarming novel, author Greg Kincaid tells the tender story of how one very special dog changed the lives of his adoptive family—and an entire town—forever. “Todd, they always want you to adopt a dog. That’s what they do. Besides, we don’t need another animal around here, and most definitely not a dog.” When Todd McCray, a developmentally challenged young man still living on his parents’ Kansas farm, hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the days leading to Christmas, he knows exactly what he wants for the holidays. His father objects, but Todd’s persistence quickly wins out. Soon the McCrays are the short-term foster family for a lovable pooch the young man names Christmas. But what about all the other dogs who will be forced to spend the Yuletide season in cages? In the days that follow, Todd uses his special gifts of persuasion to encourage his hometown to participate in the “Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program.” What follows from his small act of kindness will teach his family, and his community, about peace on earth and good will toward men—and animals.

Christmas with Tucker: "Set in Kansas in the winter of 1962, Christmas with Tucker finds twelve-year-old George McCray living with his grandparents and suffering after the sudden death of his father. Enter Tucker, an abused Irish setter in need of a friend. Can George and his new companion help his family when a dangerous blizzard looks to disrupt the holidays?" -- Page [4] cover.

Lisa Edwards wandered into a pet shop on Halloween, well aware that the last thing she needed was a dog. But when she laid eyes on Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, something compelled her to make him her own. The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a wobbly gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog. He has helped a mute six-year-old to speak, coaxed movement from a paralyzed girl, and stirred life into a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's. Ultimately, Boo gave Lisa the greatest gift of all faith in herself. A beautifully written, heartwarming story full of little miracles that speak to the transformative power of animal therapy, A Dog Named Boo tugs at the heartstrings.

Winner at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A fun, original tale that teach us to open our minds and free our spirits, seeing things the way a child sees them: as they really are. Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 1040L

Joe “Buddy” Schmitz was born Deaf in Nebraska to a farming family, the youngest of four children. (His brother and two sisters are all hearing.) He attended the Nebraska School for the Deaf and, later, Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. His native language is American Sign Language (ASL); he learned to read and write English at school. This book is half a memoir of growing up in rural Nebraska in the 1940s and half a mystery involving himself and three of his friends, set in that time period. The mystery is eventually solved by young Buddy and his three hearing friends, after many adventures, some of which are true (for instance, climbing the church bell tower). This book is appropriate for all ages; the mystery is about a death, there is no violence involved. The four children solve the mystery by using their own good sense and desire to do the right thing. The children also provide the adults in the story with a lesson in not jumping to conclusions. Joe hopes that people reading this book will be transported back in time to when rural families had little or no electricity and used an ice box instead of a refrigerator, etc. Both the memoir part of the book and the mystery show what farming families’ lives were like in that time and place. His life is somewhat different from what other rural, Midwestern people from that time period experienced because he was Deaf and faced unusual challenges, like making friends with people who don’t know ASL.