In this true story, it’s hard not to fall in love with Gobi, a stray dog found in the Gobi Desert. How this little dog was able to survive on his own is amazing in itself, but imagine finding your best friend out in the middle of nowhere! The illustrations were on point. This is just a wonderful, heartwarming story for all animal lovers.
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What a wonderful picture book that will cross many age groups and interests! Scottish runner Dion Leonard tells his true life story about racing across the Gobi Desert and finding a furry forever friend he named Gobi. In the picture book version, readers experience the positive side of the discovery and subsequent adoption and do not get all the extra information provided in the much longer middle grades version, but the love and fun are fully realized, especially with artist Lisa Manuzak’s illustrations giving the story such a joyful spirit. I could not find any information on the medium used for her brightly rendered images, but am guessing that watercolors, colored pencils and some digital mixing were involved. Caregivers and librarians serving children kindergarten thru grade 5 should add this book to their collections, especially if Finding Gobi is already on their shelves.

I know the story of Dion Leonard, the Marathon Runner who was found by Gobi
in the Gobi Desert, summer of 2016. It's such a wonderful story about a man and
what he gave up for the love of a mixed-breed dog. She chose him and she ran many
miles with him. This book is a beautiful picture book to give young readers the story
in a way they can understand. The pictures are as cute as they can be. I love them for
myself and I'm a Grandmother. This book would be a great gift for a child or someone
older with a child-like heart.

"To all dog lovers: no matter where life takes you, your dog will always be there for you."

This was such a warm and great story! One day, as Dion was running in the desert of Gobi, he spotted a stray dog running next to him. From that moment on, they formed a team and drank, ate, and slept under the tent together. During the race, Dion decided to adopt his dog friend and to name her Gobi. They now live in Scotland where Gobi can play everyday with her cat sibling and her parents.

The story was well written and the dog's behavior felt very accurate. I also enjoyed the colorful and very expressive illustrations. I would recommend this book to any dog lover!

<i>Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart</i> is an adorable tale about a young pup who befriends a runner as he treks across the desert in a rather lengthy race. Amazingly enough, Gobi ends up running the entire race with the young man in the yellow running outfit. Naturally, after spending time together on such a trek, it’s no wonder that the two had built a truly rewarding relationship together and thus the little dog found someone to take her home with him. I think the most wonderful thing about this book is the fact that it’s based on a true story.

Will absolutely gorgeous and cute illustrations to depict the budding friendship and the wonderful journey, this story is definitely one I had a great deal of pleasure reading.. I think it would have been really fun and amazing to have more illustrations within the short book, but perhaps not entirely necessary. Gobi was adorably drawn and I can definitely see why she charmed all the racers into sharing their food with them. It must have been hard to resist such cute puppy dog eyes.

I’m reallly glad I stumbled acrosss this book as I likely never would have known Gobi’s story without it and I’m quite in love with the little one’s story about how she found her home.

<i>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I loved this sweet picture book about Gobi, a stray pup who adopts a runner as her new friend during a grueling desert race. The dual perspectives fit the story perfectly, and give a voice to little Gobi. I look forward to reading more of this true story written by Gobi’s owner himself.

Who does not love a dog story? In this incredible picture book, Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart, of friendship, perseverance, and teamwork; Dion Leonard shares the time he met his forever friend, Gobi. Gobi, named after the desert in China, where Dion and the dog began their journey together during a seven-day, 155 mile race. Would you be willing to sacrifice a win for a new friend? What does it take to be a good friend? How do good teams work together to succeed at a goal? These questions are sure to be answered and more.

From the Publisher: 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. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named Dion and keeps pace alongside him for 77 miles of a long 155-mile race across China. 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.

Dion Leonard is a 42 year old Australian/British runner who currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dion started running in 2013 and has already achieved numerous top 10 finishes in ultra races around the world in the most extreme conditions. Dion has not only competed in but completed some of the world’s toughest multi stage ultra running races across the most inhospitable landscapes including two times at the "Toughest Footrace on Earth" the brutal 250km Marathon Des Sables. Dion has also run South Africa's 250km Kalahari Extreme Desert Race twice and the Gobi Desert 250km and Cambodia 220km.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Children's Books for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

That was absolutely adorable! I loved the story so much and the fact that it's based on true events made love it even more. I am so glad this cute little puppy found her new home and best friend and she's no longer alone. Moreover, she lives in Edinburgh which is my favourite city in the world <3

Lovely picture book adaptation of the story of Gobi, a dog who was rescued in the Gobi desert and then got lost only to be found again.

This is an adorable picture book with a heartwarming story. It tells the tale of how the author found a stray dog while running a race through the Gobi Desert, and the friendship that developed between them. The illustrations are detailed and colorful, telling the story of the brief text.

This is a very positive story of adoption and finding a forever home.

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I love Gobi, the true story of a little dog who runs alongside a marathoner in a Gobi Desert race. So begins a beautiful friendship, as author Dion Leonard loses the race to help his new friend. Deeply saturated color illustrations and a sweet story, which finds Dion adopting Gobi and taking her back to Scotland, make this darling children’s picture book a winner! 5/5

Thanks to the author, Thomas Nelson: CHILDREN'S and NetGalley for the review copy, in exchange for my true opinions.

Heartwarming nonfiction story. Perfect for a classroom! Any person who loves a good dog story would enjoy.

What a precious true story of friendship found in one of the unlikeliest of places! Gobi's story really touched my heart and I would recommend this book to anyone of any age!

An adorable children's book about a true story. When Dion signs up to run a 7 day marathon in the Gobi Desert the last thing he expects to find is a new member of the family.... but that's exactly what he does. The illustrations in this children's book are simply stunning, and I loved every single page. The story is simple, but the paged grab your attention. I can already tell this will be a favorite with the children.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!

This bright, colorful, and interesting children's picture book is based of the real-life story and experiences of Dion Leonard and a little stray dog named Gobi. The story is told in more detail in a middle school reader's book. For youngsters, and young at heart, the story embraces adoption and it's beauty and need in society on many levels.

The illustrations picturing little Gobi the doggy are simply charming and make one wish to cuddle that little critter themselves.

A cute story, suitable for young readers. It manages to capture the essence of the original story in a simple way that young children will understand.

Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart by Dion Leonard is a sweet picture book. This is the children's book but there is also an adult version available. The author tells the true story that he himself experienced, running a tough race in the desert and meeting Gobi there. This sweet dog becomes his companion for the entire race and he later becomes the family pet. This is a sweet story that children will love. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Unfortunately I was unable to review as stated in 'Notes to Publisher'. My star rating is based simply because I am unable to send this without a star rating so please ignore the 1 star as it is incorrect.

Gobi, a little stray dog is excited by all the people passing who want to play chase. She adopts one of them men running in a race through the Gobi Desert, and keeps up with him through the multi-day race. The two form such a great team she goes home with him to Scotland after the race.

What a crazy and touching true story about a little dog adopting a man! I don’t think he could have asked for a better pet, either. He definitely needs a dog who can run long distances, and Gobi proved she can do that. The illustrations are the perfect blend of cartoon and realism; kids should be drawn in by both them and the sweet story. I’ll be recommending this one to our elementary library for purchase. I can see the animal fans eating up the story. And of course, definitely the perfect read for dog lovers. (But parents beware. Your kids may start encouraging you to go run an extreme race in the Gobi in hopes of getting their own new pet.) Now I definitely want to go read the adult or young reader longer version of this story to find out more details. It seems like a fascinating story.