{"product_id":"the-story-of-pippin-hardcover","title":"The Story of Pippin - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoy Luke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Pippin was a tiny puppy, he became very ill and spent a lot of time in the hospital. As much as he loved the doctors and nurses who cared for him, he dreamed of getting well and spending time in his lovely flower garden. Because of his illness, Pippin faced many challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Pippin\u003c\/em\u003e, author Joy Luke offers seven Pippin stories for grandparents, parents, and teachers to read a story a day to young children. The tales are based on the real life of a little Tibetan Spaniel dog named Pippin who was sick and required several stays in the hospital. Pippin made a great recovery, became a visitation dog and was enjoyed by the residents of the nursing and retirement facilities he regularly visited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough words and pictures, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Pippin\u003c\/em\u003e helps children learn empathy and sympathy for others who may be sick or lonely.The stories also call attention to the flowers, colors and sounds that surround them and can make children aware of natures beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoy Luke spent her early childhood on a farm in the rural West Country of England. She was an only and very lonely child. She delighted in all the farm animals and enjoyed drawing and painting them from a very early age.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe delighted in the stories of Beatrix Potter and searched for the characters in Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows and due to her isolation she became an avid reader and collector of books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer beloved little Tibetan Spaniel dog Pippin is a very real character and the facts of his illness are true.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy Luke moved to the USA in 1969 where she created an international fine arts gallery and has spent her adult life involved in the arts, teaching continuing education courses and fund raising. Due to her interest in art, in gardening and flowers she developed an interest in fine porcelain with floral decoration. In 1991 she founded the Pickard Collectors Club. After retirement she moved to Northwest Florida and spends her time painting, writing childrens stories and working in her garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy is also familiar with fighting for good health. She is a cancer survivor and has great empathy with all who are fighting for better health and particularly those battling childhood illnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717235019839,"sku":"9781480859487","price":47.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ee622b31bbf047aba52e20160fe91380.webp?v=1765077772","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-story-of-pippin-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}