Finding Gobi for Little Ones
Lisa Manuzak
(Illustrator)
Description
Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crossed the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Dion--a little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her. Finding Gobi for Little Ones: The Race for Home is a fun, engaging board book perfect for families to enjoy together.
Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Gobi is a scrappy little stray dog who befriended a man named Dion and kept pace alongside him for 77 miles of the grueling 155-mile ultramarathon through the Gobi Desert. As Dion ran his way across China through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two created a bond unlike any other.
Cross the finish line with Gobi, the little pup who never quit, and Dion, the ultramarathon runner who loves her. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun board book perfect for even the littlest children.
Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!
Product Details
| Publisher | Tommy Nelson |
| Publish Date | February 06, 2018 |
| Pages | 24 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Board book |
| EAN/UPC | 9780718075309 |
| Dimensions | 7.8 X 8.0 X 0.5 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Dion Leonard is an ultramarathon runner who has raced across the planet's most inhospitable landscapes, such as the brutal Moroccan Sahara desert and South Africa's Kalahari Desert. One race across the Gobi Desert in China turned out to be a completely different experience when Dion fell in love with a stray dog (later named Gobi) who followed him during the week and completed the race alongside him. Today, Dion and Gobi, along with Dion's wife, Lucja, share Gobi's amazing story in their bestselling books and speaking events.
Lisa Manuzak is an illustrator of children's books and a video game concept artist. Originally from Hawaii, she has lived all over the globe, getting inspired by the world and colors around her. She loves fantastical and magical stories, exploring distant lands, experimenting with art, growing plants, and collecting pets. She currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, their corgi, two cats, and a very large fish.
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