Holiday Gift: Family's Therapy Dog Featured in New Children's Book, 'Dr. Duncan Dog on Duty'


(PRLEAP.COM) Los Angeles, CA (PRLEAP) This dog really earns his kibble! Duncan,adopted from a shelter, visits children in the hospital every week and helps them get through their hospital stay, in ‘Dr. Duncan Dog On Duty,’ a new children’s book by children’s lifestyle expert and author Lisa Dunn-Dern

‘Dr. Duncan Dog On Duty’ is beautifully illustrated in full color by Andrea Yomtob, an artist, illustrator and digital effects animator (“King of the Hill,” Pepsi commercials, and “The Simpsons Movie").

‘Dr. Duncan Dog On Duty’ has received praise from ‘E.T.’ host Mary Hart, a board member of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and the late Yolanda King, daughter of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, among others.

’ ‘Dr. Duncan Dog on Duty’ is a beautiful expression of the importance of the human-companion animal bond. It made me cry,’ said Lilli A. Forbrich, DVM. ‘…portrays the wonderful experience of pet therapy in a way the whole family can enjoy. I hope ‘Dr. Duncan Dog On Duty’ will inspire many readers to become future pet therapy teams and share the gratification of pet therapy visits,’ said Dennis Cajili (and ‘Riley’), Paws 4 Healing, LA Chapter Coordinator.

‘This is a picture book about life as a family, told with humor and affirmation…We had requests to read and re-read this book every evening for a week…Buy! This is a book that will be enjoyed over and over, for a long time’ (The Reading Tub).

Lisa Dunn-Dern produces/hosts children’s programming for ETV Ethiopian Television, and co-produces/co-hosts an Internet radio program with her teenage daughter on BigMediaUSA.com. Her passionate commitment to children’s learning and literature has been recognized with awards and an endowment in her name. Dunn-Dern was recently interviewed on Disney Radio in Los Angeles, The Michael Dresser Show, and by Pam Vetter (http://valleynews.com/TheValley/Stories/News/About-Town/Story~396388.aspx )

The book is available at amazon.com and other online and regular booksellers. For more information, visit www.derngoodbooks.com. Great gift idea.

About This Release
If you have any questions regarding information in these press releases please contact the organization listed in the press release. Issuers of press releases and not PR Leap are solely responsible for the accuracy of the content.

Contact Information
Flo Selfman
Selfman & Others Public Relations
Email Selfman & Others Public Relations
323-653-4555