How Dachshunds Came To Be
A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog
A tall tale not just for dog lovers everywhere, but for all young readers who ever wished for a friend. Discover how creatures of the ocean, the power of love, and the magic of the sea came together to make a little girl happy.
“This utterly charming tale captivates with both words and pictures. A delight to read aloud and begs to be read again and again. Adorable dachshunds capture the little girl’s heart and leap off the page to capture our hearts too.” —Edythe Stromme, Playwright/Poet/Author
"Kizzie's tall tale is as much fun as low tide at the beach! ... she weaves in the practice of leaving living creatures in their natural habitat ... Kizzie gives voice to sea creatures rarely heard from ... Scott's charming illustrations ... help imaginations of all ages run wild with the dachshunds on the sand!" --Laura Firth Markley, Beach Naturalist and Researcher
"...Young children will be mesmerized by the sophisticated yet accessible language and metaphors. ... art work is gorgeous ... warm-hearted story that will be a joy to read over and over!" --Kim Votry, Author, My Own Magic
"... this whimsical touching fable models the values of compassion, collaboration, and love as caring pathways for creating understanding and empathy for others." --Ellin Snow, MSW
“This utterly charming tale captivates with both words and pictures. A delight to read aloud and begs to be read again and again. Adorable dachshunds capture the little girl’s heart and leap off the page to capture our hearts too.” —Edythe Stromme, Playwright/Poet/Author
"Kizzie's tall tale is as much fun as low tide at the beach! ... she weaves in the practice of leaving living creatures in their natural habitat ... Kizzie gives voice to sea creatures rarely heard from ... Scott's charming illustrations ... help imaginations of all ages run wild with the dachshunds on the sand!" --Laura Firth Markley, Beach Naturalist and Researcher
"...Young children will be mesmerized by the sophisticated yet accessible language and metaphors. ... art work is gorgeous ... warm-hearted story that will be a joy to read over and over!" --Kim Votry, Author, My Own Magic
"... this whimsical touching fable models the values of compassion, collaboration, and love as caring pathways for creating understanding and empathy for others." --Ellin Snow, MSW
