Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Dion—a little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her. Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart is a fun, engaging picture book perfect for families to enjoy together.
Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named Dion and keeps pace alongside him as he runs his way across China in a long 155-mile race. Through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two create a bond unlike any other.
Cross the finish line with Gobi and Dion, the little pup who never quit and the ultramarathon runner who loves her. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun picture book perfect for children.
Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!
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Dion Leonard is a forty-one-year-old Australian who lives in Edinburgh with his wife Lucja. He has not only completed but competed in some of the world’s toughest ultramarathons. This includes running across the brutal desert of the Moroccan Sahara twice in the 250 km Marathon des Sables and also twice across South Africa’s Kalahari Desert—also 250 km. Leonard’s latest race was across the Gobi Desert in China and changed his life forever.
Simona Chitescu-Weik is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.