Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses.

This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun picture book perfect for children. Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart (Picture Book). 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.Ĭross the finish line with Gobi and Dion, the little pup who never quit and the ultramarathon runner who loves her. 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. Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion.

Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart is a fun, engaging picture book perfect for families to enjoy together. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives forever.įinding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.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. Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. In the past he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. The lovable pup, who earned the name ‘Gobi’, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles.Īs Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide…

Gobi dog book