Tak (left) and Ollie are coming to St. Paul School on ThursdayAuthor Sandra Philipson of Chagrin Falls will bring her Spaniel dogs Tak and Ollie to a Literacy Day program at St. Paul on Thursday, February 3, as part of Catholic Schools Week
She will work with students on projects throughout the day and provide a power point presentation to the community on being an author at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Her dogs have been to more than 375 schools plus countless libraries, bookstores, and public events.
Philipson uses the dogs and her books in which they are characters as interactive teaching tools.
Her latest book “Creation Station” provides writing opportunities and projects that can be done in school or at home. Its 92 pages include 20 writing and reading activities, 12 arts and craft projects, music and theater productions, word search puzzles, 4 games and a contest, 7 recipes for kid and dog treats, 5 service projects for your community, and literacy
resources and tips for parents to encourage literacy at home.
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| Jenny Cambell (left) with Trini, Sandra Philipson with Ollie and Tak in middle |
Philipson is the author of five other Max and Annie books as well as executive co-producer of “Miracle Dogs,” a family movie based on her books and starring her dogs, Max and Annie.
Now. About the dogs:
Tak (for Takatch) is, a registered Therapy Dog. Tak has grown into a beautiful Springer Spaniel show dog and he likes to be clean, well-groomed, and admired. He prances when he walks like the show dog he is. Tak likes to cuddle up on the sofa, be read to, and be loved.
Ollie (for Oliver) is in a constant state of excitement. He is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who likes to chase anything that moves, but especially likes butterflies, moths and flies.
Now. About the dogs:
Tak (for Takatch) is, a registered Therapy Dog. Tak has grown into a beautiful Springer Spaniel show dog and he likes to be clean, well-groomed, and admired. He prances when he walks like the show dog he is. Tak likes to cuddle up on the sofa, be read to, and be loved.
Ollie (for Oliver) is in a constant state of excitement. He is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who likes to chase anything that moves, but especially likes butterflies, moths and flies.
Mrs. :Philipson has lost three dogs since she began the Max and Annie series.
Trini died on January 15, 2011. Trini was obtained in November 2005 after having been rescued by English Springer Spaniel Rescue of American, mid-south region. Three-legged from birth, Trini was a spirited and resourceful springer whose story is told in the book, Forever Home.
Annie passed away on August 3, 2005 at the age of 15. Annie starred in five books in the Max and Annie series and in Miracle Dogs, and visited more than 250 schools, libraries, bookstores and hospitals. She inspired many who suffered from cancer, both adults and children. Annie was the model of dignity and canine wisdom; in the books, as in life, Annie was the problem solver and the voice of reason. She is missed daily, but her memory stone resides in our yard and reads, “Annie, 1990-2005: Annie may have lost her leg, but she showed us all the way.”
Max, who died in 2008, was a character. He escaped from schools and libraries approximately 38 times. He jumped over fences, pushed open doors, pulled away from his dog walkers, and even jumped out a window! At one school he got loose, ran down the corridor to the principal’s office, jumped up on her desk, and ate her lunch.
Jenny Campbell, who works with Mrs. Philipson and illustrates the books, has been a freelance illustrator for 18 years. Raised in Arizona, she has a journalism degree and spent 13 years as a newspaper reporter in California. In 1988 Jenny switched to cartooning and eventually landed in Chagrin Falls. She now draws the nationally syndicated cartoon strip, “Flo & Friends.” In addition, Jenny illustrates numerous children’s books and educational materials and is a monthly contributor to Highlights for Children.
Mrs. Philipson and her husband, Elliot, are also the proud parents of two grown-up daughters, Rebecca and Julia.
See more on the Max and Annie website
Trini died on January 15, 2011. Trini was obtained in November 2005 after having been rescued by English Springer Spaniel Rescue of American, mid-south region. Three-legged from birth, Trini was a spirited and resourceful springer whose story is told in the book, Forever Home.
Annie passed away on August 3, 2005 at the age of 15. Annie starred in five books in the Max and Annie series and in Miracle Dogs, and visited more than 250 schools, libraries, bookstores and hospitals. She inspired many who suffered from cancer, both adults and children. Annie was the model of dignity and canine wisdom; in the books, as in life, Annie was the problem solver and the voice of reason. She is missed daily, but her memory stone resides in our yard and reads, “Annie, 1990-2005: Annie may have lost her leg, but she showed us all the way.”
Max, who died in 2008, was a character. He escaped from schools and libraries approximately 38 times. He jumped over fences, pushed open doors, pulled away from his dog walkers, and even jumped out a window! At one school he got loose, ran down the corridor to the principal’s office, jumped up on her desk, and ate her lunch.
Jenny Campbell, who works with Mrs. Philipson and illustrates the books, has been a freelance illustrator for 18 years. Raised in Arizona, she has a journalism degree and spent 13 years as a newspaper reporter in California. In 1988 Jenny switched to cartooning and eventually landed in Chagrin Falls. She now draws the nationally syndicated cartoon strip, “Flo & Friends.” In addition, Jenny illustrates numerous children’s books and educational materials and is a monthly contributor to Highlights for Children.
Mrs. Philipson and her husband, Elliot, are also the proud parents of two grown-up daughters, Rebecca and Julia.
See more on the Max and Annie website
1 comments:
What a wonderful story. Tak is beautiful, God Bless you for doing this at schools around the country. I would love to add your story to my website which is here : http://www.love-springer-spaniels.com/index.html PLease let me know if i may.
Anna
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