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My two dogs: their two stories
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Christina J Donato’s My Two Dogs —Their Two Stories (Two Complete Books in One) is a story that is as emotionally rich as it is entertaining. Children will enjoy the adventures of Belle and Grady as they navigate complex situations and evolve in the world of humans. The narrative is filled with humorous moments, and it is never lacking in lessons that children and adults will think about as they grow. For instance, Grady’s fascination with humans and their food will lead him to a path of self-discovery and acceptance after knowing that he cannot deny who and what he really is. His dream experience as a boy leaves a strong insight into what it means to connect more intimately and deeply with our personality and nature. Themes of friendship, family, parenting, adventure, and dog education are intelligently developed in these two stories. The characters are elaborately written, and the author’s expert use of anthropomorphism lifts the quality of entertainment and plunges readers into a world that is familiar.”
- Review by Kim Calderon
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The Saddest dog finds a friend
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“A heartfelt story about how loneliness can make even the most playful dog really sad.”
“They say dogs are our best friends, and that's true. Now imagine ignoring your friend for several months and not even realizing the problem you were building up? Would that make your friend upset? Why, yes, obviously! That's the same thing dogs feel when we forget to be there for them or completely ignore them. Dogs can be extremely friendly, playful, and happy creatures until they start sensing abandonment. When left alone for long periods of time, like humans they tend to feel unloved and insecure. They crave affection and as long as there is a constant source of love and attention focused on them, they remain happy. But once that connection is broken, they also feel sad.
This book beautifully narrates the story of how Belle, an exceptionally happy and friendly dog, suddenly becomes depressed and disillusioned due to her loneliness. Despite having a loving family, nobody really gets to spend that much time with her as they used to when he was only a puppy. The characters are not portrayed as black and white, they are realistic. Throughout the story we notice there are subtle nuances that vouch for the fact that Belle's family undoubtedly love her, but it also makes us aware that they had become too preoccupied with their own routine lives to realize that they had started neglecting poor Belle.
In the end, lots of small lessons are carefully packed into the story, the idea that neglect can be a form of mistreatment, the fact that one shouldn't lie and keep something they just found outside (like a lost puppy) no matter how tempting the idea is because they too belong to another family who would be terribly missing them, and also the fact that dogs need actual company to be happy. Written in a very simple and inviting language, this short story has an easy-to-follow narrative style and is definitely ideal for young school students. The detailed watercolor illustrations add to the overall experience of the lovely story. Wonderful read, recommended for all children.”
- Review by S Bose
“The Saddest Dog Finds a Friend presents Belle, a dog that experiences loneliness and sadness as her family becomes more and more engrossed in their activities, having little or no time for her. When she decides to go out and play on her own, she meets a curly-haired boy who takes an instant liking to her. Removing her ID tags, the boy brings her home. Posters promising a reward of $500 for Belle’s return catch the boy’s attention and he finds himself torn between keeping Belle and bringing her home for $500. What choice will he make and how will it affect Belle?”
- Review by Dee
Belle was adopted in 1982 from the Northshore Animal League. See their link below.
The Dog Who wanted to be human
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Loved it! 😍
“An adorable read. Grady will slobber you with his warmth and cute antics. Cuddle yourself to a fantastic read.”
“The Dog Who Wanted to be Human by Christina J Donato is an enchanting and delightful for children. It is perfect mix of humor, love, and fantasy. Christina has masterfully created a book in the animal genre that kids will not only enjoy but most probably also insist to be read often. The book is a perfect family read for children with parents reading it aloud to them. My daughter enjoyed every page and every illustration of the book.
Plot: Grady is a mix between your cute beagle and playful basset hound. He is just like your average pet but with some quirks of his own. He loves to nap in not only his own bed but also that of his family. He dearly loved by his family, Mommy Christina, Papa Ralph, and sisters Mia and Ava. They dote on him and reward him with treats for his obedience and good behavior. Yet it’s not enough for Grady. His biggest desire is to eat his people's food. He is refused food from the table of the family. Yet he manages to sneak and eat it nonetheless. On being caught the rest of the food is thrown away which hurts him, and he questions their action. His desire for the food grows so strong that he wants to be a boy so all his food wishes can come true. Does his wish come true??? What will happen to Grady if he becomes a boy??? Will he be able to handle human life, its responsibilities and lifestyle?? Read to find out more.
Alex T Lee has done a fabulous work with illustrations. They add flavor and magic to the reading. They are vibrant and pleasing to a child. Christina's language is and lucid making it a must read for all animal lovers.”
- Review by S. George
“The Dog Who Wanted to be Human tells the story of Grady, a dog that longs to experience a strong sense of belonging by sharing the family food. In a dream, he discovers that he has become a boy and while he is just happy to have whatever food the family throws at him, everything changes when a new dog is introduced to the family. His eating habits lead to a surprising awakening when he rediscovers his identity as a dog and the acceptance that brings happiness into his life.
Written in an engaging tone and colorfully illustrated, these two compelling stories are a delightful treat to children and dog lovers. It also provides interesting information about dog food.”
Review by The Book Commentary
Grady was adopted in 2012 from BONESbeagles.org. See their link below.
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Author's Bio
Christina J Donato was raised on Long Island, NY. She graduated Empire State College with an Associate of Arts in Creative Writing, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Sociology. She relocated to New England in 1997 for her job as a mainframe computer programmer. Ms. Donato is now semi-retired. She enjoys crossword puzzles, black & white movies, being active in her church, reading, and (last, but not least) spending time with dogs.
This is Ms. Donato at a book fair and book signing. She is available to visit elementary schools, libraries, and book or art fairs in Southern New England.
Ms. Donato is also an active member of ARIA (The Association of Rhode Island Authors).