Celebrating the release of Being a Friend at Christmas, my niece Kristy Carpenter – who the book is dedicated to – asked if I would be willing to offer a Christmas promotion that would also support a charity close to her heart. When you read about the charity, you’ll see why I couldn’t resist …
Meet Siggy, Rolo and Patrick, Kristy’s three rescue dogs. While all three are Greek rescues, Patrick (also pictured above as a puppy) came into Kristy’s life as a result of the wonderful work of Angel’s Garden.
Angel’s Garden is a dog shelter based in Xanthi, Greece, where the wonderful volunteers work tirelessly to ensure stray dogs, cats and other animals are kept safe, fed, watered and medicated, until they can find their forever homes.
The “friends of Angel’s Garden” from Greece, Holland, Germany, Austria and the UK, plan and co-ordinate several trips a year to ensure lucky pups, like Patrick, who have found love through the power of the shelter’s social media pages, reach their new forever homes. (All homes are carefully vetted, and continued support is offered as the dogs settle into their new homes and embark on their new lives).
Kristy says, “Run by volunteers, Angel’s Garden needs as much support as they can get because feeding, housing and treating the animals in their care is not a cheap. Every donation received helps them to continue the wonderful work they do, and continues to ensure that dogs like Patrick find their forever home.
“The good work they do is appreciated more than anyone could imagine. Without their help (and that of other organisations) dogs like Siggy, Rolo and Patrick would face a hungry and helpless life on the streets of Greece.”
Kristy’s adorable dogs are now very happily enjoying life here in the UK, and she has subsequently joined the “friends of Angel’s Garden”, recently completing a mission to deliver dogs to homes in the local area.
With books based on the life of a rescue puppy, of course I wanted to help. And so, I am more than happy to offer either of my Little Pup books for £6 and any two books for £10 with 20% of all sales made from this page going directly to Angel’s Garden.
About the books:
For under 7s, my little pup series of books are written with young readers in mind. The words are rhyming and rhythmic, enabling young children to anticipate words and phrases, while the illustrations are bright and colourful. Each book can be read as a stand alone story and shared again and again. Being well received in schools, the books can inspire a conversation and encourage children to think about others.
Finding A Friend
When Little Pup finds himself at the shelter,
he doesn’t know quite what to do.
Big dogs all around, feeling lost and alone,
Little Pup needs a friend… but who?
ISBN 978-1916493704
Being a Friend at Christmas
Little Pup’s looking forward to Christmas,
and he knows just how lucky he’s been,
because some dogs are still in shelters,
a warm home and best friend still a dream.
Hoping a small gift of kindness,
will help them feel loved not alone.
Little Pup has a wish that might come true,
when Father Christmas visits his home!
ISBN: 978-1916493728
UK only: To purchase, please select from the options below and state at check out if you would like the book/s signed (p&p is £2.50).
For non UK purchases, or for other inquiries: Please get in touch for a quote via my contact form:
Multiple book deal:
Single book purchases (20% from each sale goes to Angel’s Garden):
Finding a Friend, single purchase £6.00 (+p&p):
Being a Friend, single purchase £6.00 (+p&p):
Angel’s Garden and their “friends” want to thank everyone who has supported them and who continue to support them in these difficult times. The love they give to the animals is priceless but they couldn’t do it without the generous donations and support from those who can help them. 
And Kristy’s dogs just have to agree!
xx Thank you xx