Description
Product Description
Sometimes the farmer gets angry at him.
Instead of herding sheep he loves to splash.
Diving under water in a flash.
When the rain falls and the water levels rise.
A lesson is learnt of immeasurable size.
When a flood puts his talents to the test.
Is swimming what Aqua Dog does best?
A story about following your passions Aqua Dog is an endearing story about a farm dog that loves to swim. The main character is a cheeky border collie dog that was rescued from the pound to help herd the sheep on the farm, however this dog would rather swim all day in the dam! The gorgeous illustrations capture the West Australian farming landscape beautifully and the lovely message to follow your passions makes this book a must read for all age groups.
Review
This delightful book has the ring of a true classic, with a story and characters that children will truly love. A misfit ranch dog with a love for swimming and his frustrated owner learn the value of following your passion. Full of delightful illustrations that bring the story to life, and capture the imaginations of readers both young and old alike. A fantastic book, you really don't want to pass this one up!
I thought this was a great story with nice rhymes and unique illustrations. I love the lesson too- we all have passions and gifts- and the best way to use yours is to help people.
The moral of the story is to support your loved one's life's passion. A cute story that teaches kids that it's okay to follow their heart and for parents to find joy in watching the process.
About the Author
Lisa Van Der Wielen is a primary school teacher and writer from Perth, Western Australia. Her passions for teaching and writing lead her to become a Children's Author with her first picture book being published in 2017. Her books; Vegetarian Polony, Luna Lucy, Aqua Dog and The Life of Gus support the charities Perth Children's Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House. Her love for the beach, nature, dogs, family and the importance of virtues provide her with inspiration to write poetry and stories that inspire.