When Dog Pals Fly Across America - Softcover

Kortus, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578551195 ISBN 13: 9780578551197

Publisher: Author Rob Kortus, 2019

Synopsis

Please note this book will be printed out by Amazon as a soft cover due to an ISBN issue. Should you desire a hardcover, order an author signed hardcover by writing to whendogpalsfly@gmail.com.

Mom's Choice Award Winner (Gold Level). "We are happy to award deserving books like When Dog Pals Fly Across America,” said Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom’s Choice Awards. "Our panel of judges really felt this special book merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using.” In this colorful picture book, three intelligent dog pals (Sophie the Border Collie, Sulley the Chocolate Lab Mix, and Wallace the Border Collie) embark on a flight in their personal helicopter across America with stopovers in every state visiting cool and sometimes unique places! Sophie, Sulley, and Wallace skillfully impart education, while conveying the love of flight and making new and interesting friends along their journey. The crew discusses American geography thus encouraging readers to dive deeper into what each state has to offer. The crew’s narrative and art are mind and eye-catching especially for children. An educational, self-discovery filled journey suitable for all ages. The book is suitable for all ages! The book will intrigue children with the cute illustrations of the dogs while they travel from place to place. The aviation aspect using a helicopter will also catch the attention of youngsters because there is nothing like three cartoon dogs flying a helicopter around the USA! Adults will find the book highly interesting simply due to the unique venues that the dog pals fly to. While some venues may seem familiar with adults, there are many that will raise an eyebrow and interest adults to the point that they may want to travel to the unique destination! So, enjoy the wonderful journey with Sophie, Sulley, and Wallace as they fly their colorful helicopter around our beautiful country and show off their cuteness and those sometimes unfamiliar places we have never heard of before! Follow along at www.facebook.com/whendogpalsfly.

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"We are happy to award deserving books like When Dog Pals Fly Across America," said Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom's Choice Awards. "Our panel of judges really felt this special book merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using." Rob Kortus is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value,entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents,educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.  
Interview with Author Rob Kortus:
 What age is your book suited for?Although this book is for children's age range: Ages 3-5 (preschool), ages 6-8, ages 9-12 (preteen), the book is suitable for all ages! Rob call's it the "children's adult book" due to the educational aspect of the content.  
Who has had a major impact on your life?My mother and father definitely. We traveled a lot and always had dogs. My veterinarian was a significant influence and had a major impact on my life as I worked at a vet when I was 16 years old. I speak about some of my experiences in the book Invisible Paw Prints.
Are there other children's authors you like?
 
Yes indeed! My all time favorite: Dr. Seuss(Green Eggs & Ham), J. K. Rowling (for sure), Andrea Beaty, Brad Meltzer, Trenton Stewart, Amy Pixton, Robert Munsch, Megan Stine, DK, Margaret Wise Brown, Mary Ninh, Richard Scarry, Adam Gamble, Eric Carle, Julia Donaldson, Raina  Telgemeier, Dav Pilkey, Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw, etc.  
 
What other children's books do you like? 
Oh the Places You'll Go (Dr. Seuss), Harry Potter, What was the titanic, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the World (All kids should read this one), Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali (great for cultural awareness), Dog Man, Love You Forever, Where's Spot?, Go Dog Go (a great book that will teach a new reader to read with dog characters). 

Edition details

• Publisher: Author Rob Kortus
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0578551195
• ISBN 13: 9780578551197
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Warrick Jessica
• Number of pages: 63