An Amazon Bestseller and Amazon Gift Idea book Buy the paperback and receive the eBook FREE New 2019 Edition with added features: Amazing Cheetah Facts, with real life, beautiful pictures Why do cheetahs need to live in the wild? Why should cheetahs hunt a bigger prey? How were cheetahs built to live in the wild. 5 Stars "An important and beautiful story for little readers. A book parents should read to their children, not only because it's pretty and cute, but to also encourage children to learn about the little things that matter from our four legged companions." (Rebecca Evans Reviewer) 5 Stars "I am a big fan of Patricia and her style of writing. She certainly knows how to capture the imagination and each book has the ability to engage the reader no matter what the age and I would happily recommend them to anyone with young children." (Mandie Griffiths, Reviewer) "Friendship has no boundaries, friendship is fun, it cares not about your colour or how fast you can run." Read a cheerful story book with sweet rhymes that celebrates diversity and promotes friendship, sure to resonate with families - particularly non-traditional ones and with the fans of Michael Jackson's "Black or White".When a cheetah cub and a puppy dog bump into each other while chasing the same prey, it is only natural for them to play together until sundown; and the next day; and the following one. The two animals care for each other so much that they even rescue their respective packs, thus becoming an African tale. Inspired by the true African story of Kasi, the orphaned male cheetah, and Mtani, the female Labrador, which struck a remarkable friendship and remained life-long friends, "The Cheetah and the Dog" is a glorious celebration of curiosity, respect for life, and unconventional wisdom, a heart-warming, fun read that belongs on any family's bedtime shelf. Books in the same series: "The Lion and the Dog", "The Elephant and the Sheep". More books by the same author inspired by true African stories: Jock of the Bushveld, Vonk the Horse, Huberta the HippoA perfect gift, a story books for 3-5 years, a wonderful bedtime story for toddlers, a great read for grandparents. "The Cheetah and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg, like her other animal story books, is inspired by the real life story of Kasi the cheetah and Mtani the Labrador dog and their friendship. The story gives insight on the importance of friendship. Kasi and Mtani meet by accident one hot day on Africa's wild plains.Though they both looked different, they liked to chase each other and hide in the dust. One day while playing, they see a rabbit and they decide to run after the rabbit. Later they realize hunting can become boring and it is best to play and explore.The author discusses the topic of friendship through this story, and tells readers how friendship can be fun and it is not about color, race, caste, and creed.The concept of the book extends to young and old alike. Friendship has no boundaries and the author encourages readers to be like Kasi and Mtani, just smile and care.The rhyming verses give the story a good pace and movement and introduce young children to rhyming words and how these can be used while writing poems. The illustrations are wonderful and make the story vivid and the concept clear. The story is refreshing and delightful and Kasi and Mtani will win the hearts of all young readers with their remarkable friendship that transcends all boundaries. It is a good book for bedtime storytelling and is good for read aloud sessions in classrooms as it handles a relevant topic which is important to everyone."Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite