Tippy's found his home, and now it's time for the next search! Come along with your favorite little rescue dog as he sets out on what may be the most important quest of his life. Tippy explores the many ways that dogs make the world a better place and discovers a purpose that is perfect just for him. I'm a firm believer in that every child needs to grow up with dogs. Dogs play a very important role; protector, playmate, comforter. But they also require that kids learn responsibility and compassion. It's important to learn about the so many dogs that need to be rescued and what is involved in adopting a dog. Following Tippy on his life journey is a wonderful real life story. Tippy continues his journey in the second book, with a new home and new adventures. Simply adorable! I'm a firm believer in that every child needs to grow up with dogs. Dogs play a very important role; protector, playmate, comforter. But they also require that kids learn responsibility and compassion. It's important to learn about the so many dogs that need to be rescued and what is involved in adopting a dog. Following Tippy on his life journey is a wonderful real life story. Tippy continues his journey in the second book, with a new home and new adventures. Simply adorable! -Mel Hamilton Tippy's second book did not disappoint, as sequels sometimes do! Tippy Finds His Purpose is informative, heart-warming, encouraging, and propels the reader/listener to ask themselves, "what is my purpose?" After reading Tippy's latest book to my visiting 5-year-old grandson last week, he smiled and asked me to read it again. (That is the first sign of a good book!) When I asked what he thought his purpose in life was, he quickly replied, "To be like Tippy and be myself." What a wonderful lesson to learn at a young age! Thanks, Tippy. My family is looking forward to reading more about what you are learning during future adventures with your Mama, Papa, Suzie, and Toby-the-Cat. -Dr. Nancy L. Muecke, private Career Counselor/Coach, former 25+ year college career counselor, and retired college administrator I have a 10 year old son and he loves reading this to his 5 year old sister! Really a fun book for kids, illustrations are really well done. If you haven't checked out "Tippy finds a home" you are missing out on a super fun book as well. This is great author and her love for fur babies and children comes through the pages! -Christopher Staver This book is the second one about Tippy and his new life. In the first one he found his home and now Tippy is on a journey to find his purpose. It's a great book to read with children who some day will go through similar decisions. Kids will love the illustrations which are full of deep, rich colors and there is plenty of charm as you see the expressive faces of the other dogs and humans. Wonderful book for story time. - K. Cate Mary Beth Stevens is a writer, artist and Dog Mom. Much of her professional career was spent in Public Relations and Marketing, and she has degrees in music from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Boston University. She has volunteered for canine rescue and humane societies in the areas of special events, home visits and fostering, and her dog Suzie achieved certification through Therapy Dogs International. Mary Beth enjoys making a glorious mess at her art table and has a special interest in multi-media art journaling, drawing, watercolor and sketchbook art.Having moved from a house in the woods in the greater Boston area, Mary Beth, her husband Robert, and their family of critters now make their home at the house in the mountains in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. For more information, visit www.marybethstevens.com. Susan Spellman began her art career as a staff illustrator at a film-strip company before beginning a career as an illustrator of children's books and magazines, such as Highlights for Children. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount College.Susan is an art instructor specializing in drawing and watercolor, and a visiting artist to schools and art organizations throughout New England. While continuing to work in illustration, Susan has is increasingly focused on her interest in fine arts, exhibiting paintings in numerous regional galleries and art organizations throughout the North Shore of Boston. She is a member of "The Newburyport Ten Plein Air Painters," and of the Newburyport Art Association. She has a studio in Newburyport, MA, where she lives with her husband, Jay McGovern. More information can be found at her website, www.spellmancollection.com.
