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Author Sally Sandler is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She and her husband and their dog live in North San Diego County where she walks the same beach that Rocket runs.  "Rocket's Run" is her first children's book. Other books include "Sowing Seeds of Wonder: The Stories of Ruth and Charles Larabee and the Origins of San Diego Botanic Garden", and two poetry collections, "Returning to Our Roots", and "One Path". All are available on Amazon.com.

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Photographer John Cunningham personalizes this story with the playful and sun-bleached photos of his little companion, Rocket. Through his artistry, readers of all ages can glimpse inside Rocket's dream world, and experience the pure joy and freedom of being a dog running at top speed on the beach. A North San Diego County resident, Cunningham is reknowned for his color-drenched photos of seascapes, surfers and sunsets.


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Rocket's Run
by Sally Sandler

Overview


"Rocket's Run" is the true tale of a little dog who is inspired each day to match his speed running on the beach to the train on the cliff above. This rhyming picture book reminds us that it isn't necessary to win a race, because the joy of running and doing your best is its own reward. Children will delight in this spirited and determined Jack Russell terrier whose adventure is illustrated with love and humor through brilliant photographs taken by his owner. 

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Description


This is the first in a series of picture books entitled, "Rocket's Seaside Adventures," all true stories about this charismatic little terrier. The rugged, sun-washed beauty of the beaches of North San Diego County, California, elegantly captured in John Cunningham's photos, will appeal to adults as well as children.

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Overview


"Rocket's Run" is the true tale of a little dog who is inspired each day to match his speed running on the beach to the train on the cliff above. This rhyming picture book reminds us that it isn't necessary to win a race, because the joy of running and doing your best is its own reward. Children will delight in this spirited and determined Jack Russell terrier whose adventure is illustrated with love and humor through brilliant photographs taken by his owner. 

Read more

Description


This is the first in a series of picture books entitled, "Rocket's Seaside Adventures," all true stories about this charismatic little terrier. The rugged, sun-washed beauty of the beaches of North San Diego County, California, elegantly captured in John Cunningham's photos, will appeal to adults as well as children.

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Book details

Genre:PETS

Subgenre:Dogs / General

Language:English

Series title:Rocket's Seaside Adventures

Series Number:1

Pages:36

Paperback ISBN:9781543929584


Overview


"Rocket's Run" is the true tale of a little dog who is inspired each day to match his speed running on the beach to the train on the cliff above. This rhyming picture book reminds us that it isn't necessary to win a race, because the joy of running and doing your best is its own reward. Children will delight in this spirited and determined Jack Russell terrier whose adventure is illustrated with love and humor through brilliant photographs taken by his owner. 

Read more

Description


This is the first in a series of picture books entitled, "Rocket's Seaside Adventures," all true stories about this charismatic little terrier. The rugged, sun-washed beauty of the beaches of North San Diego County, California, elegantly captured in John Cunningham's photos, will appeal to adults as well as children.

Read more

About the author


Author Sally Sandler is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She and her husband and their dog live in North San Diego County where she walks the same beach that Rocket runs.  "Rocket's Run" is her first children's book. Other books include "Sowing Seeds of Wonder: The Stories of Ruth and Charles Larabee and the Origins of San Diego Botanic Garden", and two poetry collections, "Returning to Our Roots", and "One Path". All are available on Amazon.com.

.......

Photographer John Cunningham personalizes this story with the playful and sun-bleached photos of his little companion, Rocket. Through his artistry, readers of all ages can glimpse inside Rocket's dream world, and experience the pure joy and freedom of being a dog running at top speed on the beach. A North San Diego County resident, Cunningham is reknowned for his color-drenched photos of seascapes, surfers and sunsets.


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