Rocky - Hardcover

Radford, Lisa R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 195533837X ISBN 13: 9781955338370

Publisher: Pocahontas Press, 2025

Synopsis

Rocky is a happy dog, cared for daily by his adopted Mommy and Daddy. He enjoys being outside, playing with his Daddy by the pond, and taking walks together. One day, Mommy and Daddy aren't there, and some people Rocky doesn't know come to their home to care for him. Where did his parents go? Are they coming back?

Rocky is a book about a dog's emotional and confusing journey dealing with love and loss. Written from a dog's perspective as he surveys his changing world, the book also offers situational opportunities for discussion with young children about the loss of loved ones.

20 pages with full illustrated color photos

About this title

About the Authors

Lisa Radford lives in scenic Floyd County, Virginia. At present, she has spent over 35 years in the public schools. Lisa shared her home with her husband, Larry Wayne Gillespie, prior to his recent passing. Their marriage of five years created a large, blended family that was a source of joy for both of them. Several of their precious grandchildren learned to fish at the same pond Rocky is shown to enjoy in this book. Rocky is Lisa's second book.

Tara Gillispie illustrated both of Lisa's published works, and lives with her husband and daughter in Montgomery County, Virginia. In addition to Tara's very talented artistic contributions to Lisa's books, she is also a cherished friend of the family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pocahontas Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 195533837X
• ISBN 13: 9781955338370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gillispie Tara
• Number of pages: 22