How the Crocka Dog Came to Be
by Ross Van Dusen
54 pp; 8-1/2 x 11 hardcover (25 illustrations)
ISBN 978-1-936744-39-8 $21.95 Ages 3 to 8
REVIEWS
“Dog's tale illustrates the healing power of love…” — Albuquerque Journal
2016 National Federation of Press Women Book Awards
Winner, Children's Fiction: How the Crocka Dog Came to Be by Ross Van Dusen
2016 New Mexico Press Women
First Place, Children’s Fiction: “How ” by Ross Van Dusen
2016 INDIES Awards by Foreword Magazine
Finalist, Picture Book, Early Reader: How the Crocka Dog Came to Be by Ross Van Dusen
2016 Southwest Book Design & Production Book Awards
Winner, Children's Book, How the Crocka Dog Came to Be by Ross Van Dusen
Did you know bullies can hurt dogs too? This is the story of a puppy named Frank who lived on Bad Alley. When Frank is abused he turns into Crocka Dog and things get ugly. Elwood, just a boy, shows Frank love and affection. Crocka Dog changes and shows us all that just a little kindness can do wonders. Ross Van Dusen is an artist in the North Valley of Albuquerque. This is the first in the series of Crocka Dog books which deals with the problems of bullying. The books are beautifully illustrated and will entertain and teach children and adults for many years.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When Ross Van Dusen retired as Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Chiat Day Advertising in San Francisco, he turned his attention to drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing fulltime and never looked back. He has written and published eight light-hearted mysteries for adult consumption with more on the way. But children’s books were the perfect way to combine his two main interests. Children’s books allow him to express the whimsy and joy all children feel—with bright colors and happy words. Plus a little real information along the way. He has two grown children, one grandchild, and one great grandchild and lives with wife, Jean, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
BOOK SIGNING EVENTS
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 1-3pm — Treasure House Books, 2022 S. Plaza, Old Town
Albuquerque
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 10am - 12 noon — NM Library Association Convention, Marriott Pyramid, Albuquerque
Friday, December 4, 2015, 5-9pm — Old Town Arts Crawl, Treasure House Books, 2022 S. Plaza, Old Town Albuquerque