"Little Dog Ready: How He Lost Himself in the Big World" by Mabel F. Stryker is a heartwarming book for readers who are young and young at heart. After getting separated from his young owner, Ready the puppy goes on a magical adventure to find his way back to him in an adventure that sucks you in from the first to the last pages.

Join Chippy the squirrel who follows his dreams in his search to find a wise spirit eagle to teach him how to fly. Along his journey he faces animals that laugh at his dream. But he also learns what real friendship is. This story is about dreams and overcoming obstacles. Enjoy a splash of history with lots of laughter, while you travel the railway with Chippy on his journey. The story is set between Hope BC, and Ruth Lake BC. He learns what real friendship is when he meets Freddy the Racoon, and in the end, he learns that sometimes you must take a leap of faith and believe in yourself and your dreams. This book was written as a wonderful story to read with your child. Share the laughter and the history.