Toby the Farm Dog: Remembering a Friend

"Toby the Farm Dog: Remembering a Friend" by Donna Lindahl is a delightful and heartfelt tribute to a beloved farm dog named Toby. The book, illustrated with 62 vibrant photographs, shares a unique perspective, told through Toby's eyes. He recounts adventures, challenges, and simple joys of life on the farm. Toby helps with chores and forms a special friendship with a duck. His story unveils a deep bond between humans and animals.

The story is enriched with vivid descriptions and charming anecdotes. Toby loves truck rides and playfully interacts with his favorite toys. His heartwarming relationship with his human companions stands out. Flashbacks to his early days on the farm show how he overcame debilitating fear and became a confident, loving family member. These scenes add depth and help readers of all ages connect with the story.

The book's vivid photographs bring Toby's story to life, making it an engaging family-oriented read. The author's skill with photography and storytelling captures Toby's personality and the beauty of farm life.

This book will delight animal lovers, families, and children who enjoy heartwarming stories about pets and farm life. Its engaging narrative and stunning illustrations captivate all ages. The book entertains readers while teaching life lessons about love, loyalty, and simple joys.

Donna Lindahl grew up in a small mining town in northern Minnesota, where her dad was a photographer, and her mom was a photojournalist. From an early age, Donna watched her parents describe people's lives with pictures and words. "Get the story" became Donna's focus from a young age as she helped her dad process photographs in the darkroom and spent time with her mom talking about stories and news assignments. During college, Donna worked as a newspaper photographer. As an Army wife, she worked as a dog groomer. She describes her "best day ever" as when she got a job at a military riding stable as a trail guide and "entered the world of horses." Donna is now retired on her horse farm, where photo-ops and stories abound. Every person and every animal has something to share ... and Donna wants to "get the story."

Dave Carlson is accomplished in multiple fields-a true "jack of all trades" and "master of many." Since 1992, his DynoTech ventures-Consulting, Publishing, and Software-have sold more than 38 titles in all 50 states and 95 countries. He earned five advanced degrees and has written tens of thousands of pages of fiction and nonfiction. Dave is enjoying retirement after more than 50 years of work, starting with his first full-time job in 1970 and more than 35 years as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer. He retired from both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Federal Civil Service. He stays busy during retirement with consulting projects in computer technology, computer-aided illustration, book editing, and publishing.