Shoot for the Moon!
Lessons on Life from a Dog Named Rudy
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
This charming gift book shares the wisdom of one very special dog who found a home and family in his own unique way. Inspired by the true story of Rudy, a troubled shelter dog who overcame the abuse and neglect he experienced as a puppy with the help and love of his owner, Corinne Humphrey, this inspirational book displays bold, graphic images of Rudy living life to the fullest and encouraging readers to do the same. Just like Rudy, kids will learn that they too can find a hero, take leaps—and shoot for the moon!
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Originally self-published as The Tao of Rudy in 2007, Humphrey's square-format advice book offers familiar bits of inspirational wisdom ("Find a hero. S-t-r-e-t-c-h yourself, take the leap") that are given a big boost by the bold paintings that accompany them. The subject of each painting is the tan-and-white Rudy, who Humphrey adopted in 2005; in an afterword, she admits that Rudy "was not my first, second, or third choice," but that a walk outdoors with him quickly "hooked" her. Working in bright, solid colors, Humphrey paints Rudy featureless but for his coloring, collar, and a red heart on his chest as a whimsical, rambunctious presence. In an early scene, he paints a self-portrait (with owner), and later he "find a balance" atop a beach ball and "just roll with it" on a black carpet. Although the text tends toward the platitudinous, the book is appropriate for kids, adults, or grads, and it should warm the hearts of those already well aware of the joys of canine companionship. A portion of the book's proceeds benefits a Utah-based nonprofit that works with animal shelters. All ages.
