SIX TAILS

AUTHOR: Pat Postek
Illustrated by Sarah Tommer
HOMETOWN: Broomfield, Colorado
ISBN: 978-0-9795315-3-8

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You may visit her website at http://www.sixtails.com/

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ABOUT THE BOOK -- Five Stars and Two Paws Up for these six dog “tails” of heart-warming stories told through the eyes of six loveable canines. Cinco moves to the city; Fraiser loses his way; Stasha takes an adventure on a magic carpet ride; barkless Bentley discovers his gifts; Fred follows his nose and discovers the joy of exploring; and Lily loves jewelry. What do a Fox Terrier, a Yorkshire Terrier, a Golden Retriever, a Basenji, a Basset Hound, and a Poodle have in common?—life lessons about change. Their "tails" will touch your lives, bring a smile to your face, and inspire lots of conversation in your home about the book's six life lessons. Pat Postek brings together her wisdom as mother and grandmother plus her special connection to dogs in this fun-filled book. This book will delight and inspire children of all ages!

A portion of the proceeds from this book are donated to Autism Speaks. Its goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

Visit www.autismspeaks.org to learn more.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR --Six important life lessons that form the centerpiece of Pat Postek's first book Six Tails. The author reveals the wisdom of a grandmother in her choice of six dogs to convey these essential truths and life lessons to prepare us for change. Shining through each story is the author's unconditional love and celebration of her own grandchildren--Connor, Audrey, and Megan--to whom Pat dedicates this book.

Pat was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart and moved to Colorado. Pat worked in the High Tech Industry and lived in Northern Colorado for over 24 years while she raised her two children. After retiring Pat became a grandparent. She currently lives in Broomfield, Colorado, with her husband Roger and their Wire Fox Terrier, Abby. Pat is a proud supporter of Autism Speaks. You may visit her website at http://www.sixtails.com.

-- Click here for the Broomfield Interview with Pat Postek at Granicus.com! --

SALES & MARKETING POINTS

• A delightfully inspiring book giving forth life lessons through the stories of six loveable canines learning how to cope with life’s changes.
• Reveals the wisdom of a grandparent’s essential truths and life tools to prepare children for discovery of self and adaptation through change.
• Six canine stories of discovery, loss, adventure, being different, and change—empowering children in how to accept and adapt to life lessons.

INTENDED MARKETS

A must read to a child or by a child for parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles, or adults caring for children ages 4-8 who wish to impart some solid life lessons on how to become adaptable when life presents change.

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