Toby’s Tails by Susan Keefe
See the world through the eyes of a delightful sheepdog named Toby, who just happens to live in the beautiful French countryside. Toby’s Tails relates the first year in the life of author Susan Keefe’s Border Collie, starting on the French farm where he was born.
His life changes forever when Toby is adopted. He bonds with his new family, their goat, Molly, and Lucky, the old Golden Retriever who becomes Toby’s mentor.
“We have a naughty sheepdog too and our nine-year-old farming-crazy grandson loved this book; he was totally absorbed by Toby’s story.” – Anne Loader, Léonie Press.
“The author has created in ‘Toby’s Tails’ an enchanting book to educate children about the needs of animals and the importance of kindness to all living creatures. In this delightful story, Toby the lovable Border Collie relates in a lighthearted manner the adventures of his animal companions, both domestic and wild, and touches sensitively and gently on the occasional inevitable small tragedies that are a part of their life cycle. I believe this is a perfect book to inform and entertain younger readers about the wonders of the animal kingdom.” – Susie Kelly, Author
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I have a 7 years old grandson with ASDs, including ADHD, he settles to nothing! Well, that’s no longer true, grandson loves me to tell him about Toby’s adventures, and he becomes totally absorbed in Toby’s pics! Animals and children are feared by stage and film divas, and I can see why! Looking through the eyes of Toby the Border Collie, and telling the stories from Toby’s perspective, what a wonderful way to actually reach children, even children who have difficulties with using their imagination, empathy and sympathy. Great for grandparents, too!
Grandson and I look forward to reading many more of Toby’s Tails.
Thank you Chrissie I am so happy you and your grandson enjoy reading about my World, I will make sure I share my adventures with you.
Love Toby
This enchanting book is a delight for children as they learn about the world through the eyes of Toby the Border Collie. Toby is a friendly, playful, and curious character, and the author’s wonderful descriptions of Toby’s world make the story a pleasure for grown-ups to read, too!
Fun and full of interesting facts, with some lovely pictures, I can highly recommend this book for youngsters (especially those as bouncy and inquisitive as Toby!).
Thank you Chloe for the wonderful review.
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, Educational and Inspiring Story 3 Jun 2012
By Green_eyes
Format:Paperback
A Heart warming story which my children loved. This book has a lovely educational angle which taught my children about the animals they were reading about as well as important life events. I enjoyed reading it to my children so much that i have taken it into there School for the other children to enjoy. This is a story that both children and adults will enjoy alike. I am hoping that this will be turned into a television series or film so I can see the real life Toby on the big screen.
I’m very much looking forward to this Authors next book.