Book Thirteen – Togo the Incredible Dog

Description

1. In 1925 a diphtheria epidemic broke out in the isolated Nome, Alaska.  The community’s children were at risk unless a lifesaving serum could be delivered in time.  Many dog sled teams took part in the run to deliver the needed medication.  One dog named TOGO stood out from the others largely because he was the leader of the team that ran the farthest and most difficult section. What was so amazing about TOGO was that he had spent the first five or six years of his life being rejected as a sled dog due to his feisty and independent attitude.  His trainer Leonhard Seppata did not want to give TOGO a chance.  Eventually he did though and TOGO became one of the greatest sled dogs in American history.  This is a fun rhyming children’s book that reminds children of all ages that they should never give up.  The art was painted by the amazing Alaskan artist Lesa Sears.

Look for all of the other publications in the Mariana Books rhyming series:

• Book One: The World Famous ABC Book of Rhyme – This is our first rhyming book in our series and we hope you use this picture book and its colorful pictures and fun rhymes to teach children their ABC’s in a fun way.
• Book Two: The Costume Contest – Ava and Aaron celebrate Halloween in this fun rhyming book about family and friendship.
• Book Three: A Celebration of Autumn – This is truly a celebration of everything we love about autumn. Its colorful illustrations and fun rhymes will remind you of autumn each time you open its pages.
• Book Four: A Celebration of Winter – Each time you open this rhyming book you and your child will be reminded of why they love the winter season. Its winter colors and fun rhymes will help give your child a love of reading.
• Book Five: Ava and Aarons Christmas Story – Ava and Aaron are back in this charming story about Christmas. In this story Ava and Aaron have an unexpected reuniting with someone very special in their lives. As a result, their Christmas is made perfect.
• Book Six: Valentine’s Story: The Breakfast in Bed – This is a fun family story about two kids making their parents happy on Valentine’s morning.
• Book Seven: If I were a dragon – This fun rhyming book is about a child’s imagination coming alive as he lays down to go to sleep. The fun “build your own dragon” art activity at the end of the book is just an added bonus.
• Book Eight: A Celebration of Spring – Spring is a magical time of the year. This book and its colorful illustrations is a celebration of everything we love about the season.
• Book Nine: Ava and Aarons Easter Story – Ava and Aaron are back in this fun Easter story.  Join the siblings as they compete to search for Easter eggs with their friends.
• Book Ten: Mommy May Bloops – This is our first comedy about a mother who has uncontrollable farts.  Nothing more needs to be said.
• Book Eleven: A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme – This is our love story for moms everywhere.  
• Book Twelve: A Celebration of Summer in Rhyme – Everything you love about Summer is found in this book.  If you are having the winter blues, this book will definitely brighten your spirits.
• Book Thirteen – Togo the Incredible Dog – This is a rhyming true story about a dog from the 1920’s who was born a “runt” but turned out to be one of the strongest sled dogs in Alaskan history.
• Book Fourteen – Makenna the Mermaid – Makenna was a fun-loving girl who went to enjoy a day at the beach with her parents.  She found a magical stone and before she knew it she was exploring the ocean depths.
• Book Fifteen – Ray the blind Sea lion – This is a true story about a sea lion named Ray that went blind and the Indianapolis Zoo adopted it.