Frankie, The Walk ’n Roll Dog

by: Barbara Gail Techel; Illustrated by Victoria Kay Lieffring

Published by: Joyful Paws Prints

Reviewed by Ginger McBride

Frankie is like any other dachshund or wiener dog. She loves her new home, enjoys playing in the yard, going to the market and sleeping. But tragedy strikes when she is six years old and her owners are out of town.

Frankie survives a horrible accident but is left unable to use her back legs. Though she attempts physical therapy, it becomes clear that her legs will never work again. Frankie and her owners overcome this obstacle as well and purchase a customized cart for Frankie’s back legs. Through hard work, pain and dedication, Frankie learns to walk using the cart and wheels attached to her little body.

Inspiring, refreshing and extremely kid-friendly, this book is a great book to introduce children to disability in a friendly, non-threatening way. The illustrations are beautiful and yet simple. Parents can enjoy sitting down to read this to their younger children and upper elementary school can read the book alone without much difficulty.

Frankie, The Walk ”˜N Roll Dog is a wonderful book.

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