Old Dog and the Christmas Wish |
|
|
$12.95
|
It is Christmas Eve, and an old dog lies chained to a tree, alone and forgotten. Beyond the fence something is about to happen that will awaken the strong spirit that still runs deep within his tired old bones. Whispers of a Christmas wish will reach the heavens, and suddenly anything is possible on this very special night.
|
Send
as a gift
Every
book is autographed by the author! Review of this Book |
“No one who reads this sweet story of Christmas magic will have a dry eye. The book has the deceptive simplicity of “The Little Prince” – a kind of fairy tale for grown-ups and older children. Davis is a gifted storyteller and magical illustrator. She is a Portland treasure whose emotionally honest books add a note of grace, gentleness and kindness to our lives. Old Dog and the Christmas Wish will bring magic back to the holiday of any animal lover.”
~Deborah Wood
The Oregonian"Written and illustrated by animal lover Christine Davis, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish is a gentle picturebook for young readers about an old dog near the end of his life, and a Christmas angel who grants his selfless wish. When the old dog sees a Christmas manger carving, he notices that several wooden animals are there to greet the birth of a very special baby, but no dog. He wants to join the animals more than anything else, and as his time on Earth comes to a close during Christmas Eve, the angel gives him the opportunity to do just that. A delightful seasonal picturebook celebrating faith and love."
~Midwest Book Review
The Story of Old Dog and the Christmas Wish |
|
It was the week before Christmas 2004. Author Christine Davis was driving home and passed a neighborhood dog she had not seen before, chained to a large tree stump. There was no dog house, even though the weather was cold and rainy. When the author stopped to speak with the family she found out Maya, an exuberant 80 lb. puppy, had been left with them by a relative who could no longer care for her. After bringing Maya treats, toys, and even a large dog house, it became clear what Maya really needed was a loving home. With the help of a local veterinarian, and several other caring people, Maya was admitted into Project Pooch , an organization that pairs incarcerated youths at a correctional facility with dogs who need a little “behavioral assistance” so they can find good homes. Happily, Maya (now known as Michelle) has found her forever family, and is living the good life with two canine companions and the wonderful woman who adopted her. |
Maya at Project Pooch |
When the author first met Maya, the children invited her into their home and shared with her a very special part of their Christmas celebration – a treasured Nativity set that stood on the bookshelf. Although she didn’t know it at the time, that simple moment would become very meaningful in the days that followed the Christmas holiday. It was in the shower, on New Year’s Day 2005, that Ms. Davis heard a story being told to her about an old, chained dog who wanted to leave the sadness of his earthly existence and sit by the side of God. “OK,” the author said as she washed her hair, “but how does the dog get to heaven?” The answer came immediately. “The Nativity,” she heard. Thus began the story of Old Dog and the Christmas Wish, a book about a forgotten dog who sees a neighbor’s Nativity display on Christmas Eve and knows he has one more task to complete in the short time he has left on earth. This book is for anyone who believes in Christmas miracles...and for anyone who is not quite certain. |
|
Order Toll Free: 1-877-385-6837
Lighthearted Press
Inc. P.O. Box 90125 Portland, OR 97290
503-786-3085 Fax: 503-786-0315
©2008 Lighthearted
Press, Inc. - All Rights Reserved