The Adventures of Dude Remy with Turquoise Charlie

The Adventures of Dude Remy with Turquoise Charlie, is a coming-of-age story. This sequel picks up as Dude Remy finds himself in an unfamiliar place—a barn on his family's farm. Abandoned and alone, he finds an unlikely friend who helps him navigate his new country life. This courageous truck learns to adapt to his rural surroundings and finds himself loving his new construction chores. Dude Remy is finally living the life he once imagined and was built for.

Abandoned and alone, Dude Remy finds himself in a barn at the family's farm. At his saddest moment, an unlikely occurrence occurs: a new friendship is struck. Dude Remy and his new pal, Turquoise Charlie, experience rural living at its finest. Hauling heavy and dirty loads, Dude Remy is finally living the life he was built for. Leaving suburbia and its activities behind, Dude Remy can't help but miss the family he has grown to love. On a surprise visit, he is reunited with them, only to explore more country fun. Like the old days, but better because he has a friend of his own. Which lifestyle does he like better? Come along and see for yourself as Dude Remy and Turquoise Charlie explore all their new adventures together.

Michele Robin lives in Chicago with her husband, Craig, and spunky Bernese Mountain Dog, Bode. This sequel, The Adventures of Dude Remy with Turquoise Charlie, is the parallel journey that Michele explores as an empty nester learning to navigate the next adventures in her own life story. After Michele's three children moved on, she began reflecting on the ever-changing family dynamics and how she would continue to fit in. Staying connected to her kids while no longer living under the same roof is her goal. Life changes and learning to adapt are themes that are woven into all of Dude Remy's experiences. Michele hopes these adventures will open dialogs for parents to discuss a wide variety of emotions with their kids. This picture-book series is Michele's legacy to her children, whose constant love and support have been her guiding light.