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Duffy in Boston. Owner, Mary Montione, her children and Duffy walked at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Step Out Walk in Boston on October 24. They walked as part of "Haley's Carb Counting Court" team in support of finding a cure for diabetes. The team is pictured above on Boston Common!
About the Book. Duffy is a fun loving four year old dog who just learned she is diabetic. But that does not stop her from coping with the change that lie before her. She had a life before diabetes, and she is determined to have a good life with diabetes. Duffy narrates her story, telling how she and her family supported each other and solved each dilemma to get life under control and back on track.
"Duffy's Dilemma" is a realistic fiction based on a family's true event. It is inspirational, a learning tool and a great dog story. Stunning illustrations showcase Duffy along with family and friends as she talks about her diabetes and everything she loves in life. Sweet and reassuring, it shows that Duffy is more than her diabetes. She eats, sleeps, plays and gets into trouble like any other dog. You will learn. You will smile. You will be comforted by mans best friend as Duffy shares her understanding and triumphantly discovers that she can still do most anything including living a healthy happy dog life.
Author. Mary Montione, owner of Montione's Biscotti, was inspired to write this story by Duffy, as well as her children, Emma and Jimmy. By trade, Montione started and continues to operate her biscotti bakery. Her experience with Duffy lead her to introduce a low carb biscotti. By sharing her experience, she hopes to increase awareness and understanding of diabetes as managable, allowing people and pets to live healthy and happy lives. Duffy is now five years old and is managing her diabetes while living a healthy happy energetic life with her family. Montione plans to write more about Duffy saying, "She's brought joy and laughter to our lives and we've learned so much from her. I want to share this with others."
Illustrator. David Pimental, has been a designer, illustrator and artist in Massachusetts for over forty years. He photographed Duffy and her family then brilliantly illustrated each page. His experience with family and friends who were diabetic, along with a love for animals inspired him to illustrate "Duffy's Dilemma".
ISBN: 978-0-615-30254-6
Copyright: 2009
Number of Pages: 34
Ages: 3 years and up for anyone who wants to share or learn about diabetes. Those who love dogs can easily be absorbed into the book with its realistic illustrations. An adult must obviously read it to younger children; however, they will learn on a simple level while being attracted by the illustrations.
Genre: Realistic fiction, children-dogs and children-diabetes.
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