Allison leaned over to pat her dog s head. Despite her disabilities . . . Ribbon is still the best Border Collie in Colorado, aren t you girl? No, she isn t, Katie said, shaking her head. Grinning, Katie paused dramatically. She s the best Border Collie in the whole world. Ribbon, a beautiful black and white Border Collie, loves to herd sheep, cattle, goats, and even the family cat. Her owner, Allison, feels Ribbon has special abilities that could make her the #1 champion herding dog in all of North America some day. That dream, however, abruptly ends when the dog is hit by a car and injured while trying to protect a herd of "weed-whacking" goats in the Colorado high country. When things seem bleakest, Allison's mother suggests to her devastated daughter that Ribbon has what it takes to become a Therapy Dog -- visiting patients in hospitals, rehab centers, and nursing homes to cheer them up and give them hope for the future. But Allison is unsure. Allison s mother then shares her favorite Erma Bombeck clipping with her daughter: When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me. Does this bit of wisdom convince Allison? Will Ribbon be able to change from herder to healer?

Ribbon the Border Collie (Children of Colorado)

Children's Books

Lyn Bezek

Animals

Western Reflections Publishing Co.

<p>Dating back to the Spanish exploration of the New World, the burro has been a special part of the land that is now called Colorado. And, despite abuse, ridicule, torture, and inhumane working environments, this little animal has maintained a dignity, trustworthiness, and unconditional affection that is legendary. There is a lot that we can learn from the burro, but we need to know its story before we can understand the amazing spirit and laudable characteristics of this humble creature. To tell the story of the Colorado burro properly, On the Backs of Burros includes accounts about early Spanish settlers, Colorado prospectors, pack-train operators, and present-day pack-burro employment, while detailing a history that starts with the burro s origin in Africa and ends with a look into its tenuous future. It is the hope of the authors, that with the help of this book these forgotten symbols of the Old West will continue to bless Colorado with their unique and civilizing influence. A portion of this book s proceeds will be given to Colorado s Long Hopes, a donkey rescue mission.</p>

On the Backs of Burros - Bringing Civilization to Colorado (First)

History

P. David Smith

Americas

Western Reflections Publishing Company

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