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Gobi

by Illustrated by Lisa Manuzak Dion Leonard   |  Ages 0-4
$10.90
Gobi
Gobi

One tiny dog, eighty extraordinary miles

This illustrated picture book retells Dion Leonard’s true story. During a 155-mile Gobi Desert race, a stray dog joined him for nearly 80 miles. An inspiring friendship story created for readers aged three and up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Gobi

by Illustrated by Lisa Manuzak Dion Leonard   |  Ages 0-4
$10.90
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ISBN: 9780008258078
Author: Illustrated by Lisa Manuzak Dion Leonard
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Related Collections: Picture Books, Preschool, Educational
Related Topics: Family, Adventure, Animals, Picture Books, Nature, Science & Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 246 readers)

Description

The inspirational true story of Gobi, the little dog who captured the hearts of the world, retold in a stunningly illustrated picture book for the youngest of readers.This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog with a lot of spirit. Perfect for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob aged three and up.In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name ‘Gobi’, as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.
 

One tiny dog, eighty extraordinary miles

This illustrated picture book retells Dion Leonard’s true story. During a 155-mile Gobi Desert race, a stray dog joined him for nearly 80 miles. An inspiring friendship story created for readers aged three and up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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