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Coco the Love Dog

by Sue Grundfest
Illustrated by Daniel J. Mahoney

Experience a visit with award-winning pet therapy dog Coco the Love Dog as she shares her special kind of love! Early reader picture book for age 3-6, size 8"x10" hard cover, 32 page book. For everyone who has ever loved a dog, wished they could have a dog or just needs some doggie love!

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About the Author, Sue Grundfest

Sue Grundfest combined her lifelong love for animals and volunteer work to found Love Dog Adventures LLC, a leading supplier of books and toys for children, including Coco the Love Dog book. Coco, her miniature poodle, served as the main inspiration for the venture.

"Coco cannot be everywhere so I had to find a way for her love to reach far beyond our small world; her sensitivity knows no bounds and her connection with humans, particularly children, should be celebrated," shares Sue.

Ms. Grundfest has been working with her miniature poodle, Coco, for eight years now as a certified pet therapy pair. They enjoy making visits to charitable organizations throughout the New York Metro area like Rivington House, New Alternatives for Children (NAC), Lighthouse International, Coalition for the Homeless and Bide-A-Wee to name just a few.

"It was during a visit that Coco and I had with a blind child that I came to truly understand her ability to empower young people. The child said that she often feels invisible but Coco always remembers her. It was truly amazing," recalls Sue.

When Sue and Coco are not making pet therapy visits, Sue enjoys traveling, reading, attending the theater and crafts.

In addition to her work with Love Dog LLC, Sue is Vice President at a global cosmetics company based in New York where she has enjoyed working for the past twenty-one years. She considers having started the company's corporate volunteer program her proudest professional achievement.

A lifelong volunteer both in her professional and personal life, Ms. Grundfest serves on the Business Advisory Council for the Murry Bergtraum High School as well as the First Step Program of the Coalition for the Homeless and Lighthouse International. She is on the Board of Directors of Bide-A-Wee.

About the Illustrator, Daniel J. Mahoney

Daniel J. Mahoney is a self-taught artist who has written and illustrated for Clarion Books  The Saturday Escape, The Perfect Clubhouse, and A Really Good Snowman, which was chosen by The Society of Illustrators for their 2005 The Original Art Show. His artwork has also graced the pages of educational literature for young people, with clients including Scholastic, Scott Foresman, McGraw-Hill, and Weekly Reader magazine. He was born and raised in Albany, NY, where he currently resides with his wife Jean and son Ryan. To see other books by Dan, visit his web site.