The much-anticipated follow-up to the National Indie Excellence Award-winning Bow Tie Boone is here!

Boone is a little dog with a big heart … and a bright red bow tie! He doesn’t walk like most dogs—he zooms along in his special wheelchair, spreading joy wherever he goes. As a therapy dog, Boone has a way of helping others because he knows exactly what it feels like to be left out, lonely, and scared. Whether he’s helping a young student find their “brave voice” or comforting weary travelers or anxious veterans, Boone’s mission is to bring courage to those who need it most.

One sunny afternoon, Boone’s mission hits close to home when a tiny, whiskered nose pops out from under his backyard fence. Meet Gary, a little groundhog who is “super shy” and spooks easily at new things and loud sounds.

Boone knows that friendships can’t be rushed. With incredible patience, he begins leaving daily surprises for his new neighbor. Through muddy puddles and shared toys and treats, Boone shows Gary that the world isn’t so scary after all, especially when you have a friend by your side.

Bow Tie Boone Meets Gary the Shy Groundhog is a heartwarming tale for kids of all ages about empathy, the power of patience, and the gentle steps it takes to overcome shyness and find a new friend!

Age range: 3-10, Grade K-3

A Story with a Mission

When you purchase this book, you are helping real-life heroes like Boone. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Joey’s PAW, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that raises money to provide wheelchairs and prosthetics for special-needs dogs.

Available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com

About the Author

Tanya Diable is the President and founder of Joey’s P.A.W. She started this non-profit in the hopes to make a difference in the lives of dogs who need assistance in mobility. She and her husband, Charlie, adopt dogs with many different special needs and see the joy in having them overcome obstacles and live their best lives. She wants to see that same transformation in the dogs they assist. Boone is 1 of 6 of their special needs dogs and has recently passed his Therapy Dog training certification. Besides her work with Joey’s PAW, she spends a lot of time volunteering with Boone in schools, children’s hospitals, as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport. For those close to Tanya, her other favorite passion is everything Christmas and especially Hallmark Christmas movies!  

About the Illustrator

Morgan Spicer lives in the woods by the sea with her husband, their rescue dogs, and their foster animals. She has illustrated almost fifty books, created thousands of portraits through her business Bark Point Studio, and founded a nonprofit animal rescue called Peace Pointe. She asks all those who enjoy her work to imagine a more peaceful world – visit peacepointe.com to learn more!