Our cup runneth over this past month with great press, and, why not?  Brandy and Val, two real rescue dogs, have great stories to tell and causes to support that benefit children and animals.  Our whimsical children’s educational book series and stuffed animal likenesses are great fun for pre-schoolers.  Our downloadable discussion guide is chock full of lively topics that parents and teachers can use to make Brandy and Val a learning tool, too!

So, without further delay, we invite you to watch our most recent TV segment spotlighting Val on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and read about what makes Brandy and Val, the books AND the dogs so special!

Woman’s World Magazine 8/23/10

NBC5 Chicago 6 p.m. newscast 8/30/10

Chicago Tribune 8/25/10

Associated Content Book List 8/25/10

TLC Animal Services 9/14/10

Thank you for your support of Brtandy and Val, Real Dogs with Real Tales books and toys. Give them as gifts that truly give back.

Ilene Fine, Author

Brandy and Val

Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things

Brandy and Val’s Special Story

Please watch our most recent interview on last night’s 6pm NBC Chicago broadcast.  Sums up what we’re all about perfectly!

Brandy and Val, their story

BRANDY AND VAL

May Update

May has been a busy month for Brandy, Val and Ilene!

Word around town is that you’re begging to hear more about Brandy and Val, Real Dogs with Real Tales! We were just interviewed by NBC5 and we’re pretty thrilled that within the first year of our launch, we have been featured on both ABC and NBC in Chicago.  The Hudson Valley Press in NY also recently featured us.

Visit our newly re-designed home page, follow us on Twitter and introduce your toddler (or a friend’s) to the world of Brandy and Val, two rescue dogs who have stories to tell. Real pictures of the pups are engaging and brightly colored pages with durable tabs that little fingers can grab hold of are just 3 of the many reasons our books are starting to stand out from the crowd.  The little mini-Brandy and mini-Val toys add to the fun.  With our mission of “doing good where good is needed” know that every sale benefits animals waiting for adoption or needing care at shelters throughout the U.S.

Upcoming appearances include:

Read to Rover, read to the dog program at the Barrington, IL, Library.  Every Wednesday in June, 7 -8 p.m.  Contact the library and sign up your child to read to Brandy or Val!

Glen Ellyn Bookfest 2010, downtown Glen Ellyn, IL.  June 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Summer Time Story Time at the Conductive Ed Summer Camp, Lake Zurich, IL.  June 25, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.  Call 708-588-0833 for details.

You may also follow us on Facebook and we’d love you to comment on our blog posts at What We’re Barking About!

As always, thank you for your continued support.  Without you, we can’t help others.

Ilene Fine, Author

Brandy and Val, Real Dogs with Real Tales

Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things

Brandy and Val’s Special Story