Before I was Rollin' Roo

Author:   Barbara St Aubin ,  Lisa J Michaels
Publisher:   This Is the Dog!, Inc.
ISBN:  

9798218854324


Pages:   30
Publication Date:   06 March 2026
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 12 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Before I was Rollin' Roo


Overview

Told from a dogs point of view, this story depicts the rescue and adoption of ""Rollin' Roo"", a two-legged dog, and how she learned to emotionally adapt and physically thrive as part of a loving family. It demonstrates the importance of optimism, support, and empathy, while emphasizing the necessity of a secure home and a caring family.

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Author:   Barbara St Aubin ,  Lisa J Michaels
Publisher:   This Is the Dog!, Inc.
Imprint:   This Is the Dog!, Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.304kg
ISBN:  

9798218854324


Pages:   30
Publication Date:   06 March 2026
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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Reviews

""A powerful and sweet story about finding your inner strength and never giving up."" Lizeth Garcia, Lead Librarian, Miami Dade College, Homestead Campus. ""A dog's eye view of determination and resilience. Young readers will fall in love with Roo and learn that differences are awesome."" Eleonora Israili, Media Specialist, Avocado Elementary School.


Author Information

Barbara St. Aubin is the proud human behind the fabulous Rollin' Roo - a spunky, two-legged, rescued, certified therapy dog! She is also a dedicated librarian at Miami Dade College and the passionate founder of This is the Dog! Rescue. Driven by the humble belief that everyone can make a difference, Barbara believes that education and awareness are the ultimate tools for lasting change, bridging the gap between ignorance and knowledge. Through the visible resilience of the rescue's beloved ambassador, Rollin' Roo, and the outreach of her rescue, Barbara knows that when we open people's minds, we build a more educated and compassionate society. Additional Affiliations include: Miami Dade Animal Services, https: //www.miamidade.gov/global/animals/home.page, Miami Dade College, Homestead Campus, https: //www.mdc.edu/homestead/, and This is the Dog! thisisthedog.org Lisa J. Michaels has enjoyed a long career as a professional artist, illustrator, author, content editor, and teacher. She's illustrated over 40 published children's books, edited hundreds of manuscripts, and won multiple awards for her work in children's publishing. Her current passion is creating surface pattern designs. Her personal website can be viewed at www.ljmichaelsdesigns.com and her blog for writers/authors is www.theartofpicturebooks.com

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