Church Dog and the World's First Zoo (Paperback or Softback)

When a sudden change of events stops a little girl from going on her class trip to the Zoo, Church Dog creates a plan to make her forget her troubles. K'noot uses his superpowers to open a portal in time that transports them back to Noah's Ark. Get ready for a wild ride as Church Dog shows us that nothing is impossible when God is involved, because His love for us is unsinkable!

The Church Dog children's book series has won multiple awards including the prestigious Mom's Choice Award for Best Christian Children's Book Series in 2021 and earning worldwide acclaim in 2022 as a finalist for the International Book Awards in the Children's Religious Book category. These programs are globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media. Universally, Church Dog is deemed to be among the best children's books for families. We are honored to receive this recognition for Church Dog. To God be all the glory.

Award winning author Tracy Mattes has been part of the Olympic Family for more than 25 years. Her passion has always been to share the values of sport with young children. Mattes was Director of Global Programs for the World Olympians Association and served in nine Olympic Games in various capacities within the organization. She also worked for sport National Governing Body Foundations, including seven years as Executive Director for the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation. As a competitive athlete, Mattes, a five-time All American, specialized in the 400-meter hurdles, ranking 7th in the world and was inducted into three Halls of Fame.As a professional athlete and goodwill ambassador, Mattes' career has taken her to more than 74 countries around the world. In 2005, she was selected as a United Nations Special Representative specializing in the advancement of young children through the values of education and sport. This unique global perspective comes through in her writing. She also has worked as a news producer and editor at three NBC affiliates. In 2010, Mattes won one of the top prizes at the 28th Milan International FICTS Film Festival for her documentary film "The Power of Education through Sport" which she produced, edited and narrated. For her efforts as a world class athlete and her humanitarian work, Mattes was honored by being inducted into the World Sport Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 2009.She received her bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University and her master's degree in International Business from the International University of Monaco in 2006 and was Valedictorian of her graduating class. Tracy has always shared her strong Christian faith throughout her career and she currently serves in a leadership position at Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, Florida, the picturesque town that Disney built. Mattes lives there with her two Maltese dogs, K'noot and Marshmallow, who can hear the Church bells from their balcony.