Press Kit - Sashi the Scared Little Sheltie

SASHI
The Scared
Little Sheltie
Written by Linda Greiner & Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie Tells the True Story
of Unconditional Love for a Rescued Furry Friend
DALLAS, TEXAS—Winner of the prestigious Mom’s Choice
Awards® gold medal, author Linda Greiner brings to life the true
story of Sashi the Shetland “Sheltie” Sheepdog. In her awardwinning debut book, Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie (Brown Books
Kids), accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Morgan
Spicer, Greiner introduces children and adults to Sashi, the
misunderstood Sheltie. Sashi does what she was born to do—
chase everything that moves. Not wanting her any longer, Sashi’s
owners send her to a shelter, where Sashi is scared and doesn’t
understand why she no longer has a home.
Kirkus Reviews praises Greiner’s ability to share Sashi’s journey
with children of all ages: “Based on a true story, this picture
book has a lot of kid appeal, and the illustrations are delightfully
child-friendly. A sweet success story about transforming a scared,
neglected pup into a champion.”
The book shares the real-life story of Sashi being rescued by Shetland Sheepdog Placement Services
of New Jersey and her journey to find her “forever home.” Dorothy Christiansen, director of the
National Sheltie Rescue Network, says, “This is a delightful book about a Sheltie given a second chance
at a happy life through Sheltie Rescue. I highly recommend it for a child’s library of favorite books.”
Through Greiner’s charming story, Sashi’s new owners, a mommy and her little girl, Anna, show
parents and children how Anna and her mom lovingly train Sashi to overcome her fears and learn to
“sit and check it out.” Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie reminds readers of the importance of pet rescue
and the beautiful friendship a pet owner can have with a properly trained dog.
Greiner fell in love with Shelties while researching what kind of dog she should get for her sixteenth
birthday. Many years later, she decided to adopt a Sheltie instead of buying one from a breeder. “Sashi
was my first experience with a severely traumatized dog. With love and patience, positive reinforcement
training, and the Rescue’s support, we were able to overcome Sashi’s problem behaviors,” explained
Greiner. She is committed to helping other Shelties find their forever homes and has pledged to give a
portion of the sales proceeds from Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie to the Shetland Sheepdog Placement
Services of New Jersey. Books are available online and in bookstores.
To learn more, visit www.NJSheltieMom.com.
Brown Books Kids • www.BrownBooksKids.com
Contact: Linda Greiner
[email protected]
Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dogs | ISBN: 978-1-61254-214-0
HC $14.95 | www.NJSheltieMom.com
SASHI
The Scared
Little Sheltie
Written by Linda Greiner & Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
About the
Author & Illustrator
Linda Greiner fell in love with Shelties while doing research on
what type of dog to get for her sixteenth birthday. Many years
later, she decided to adopt a Sheltie instead of buying one from
a breeder and contacted the Shetland Sheepdog Placement Services of New Jersey (SSPSNJ). Sashi was her first experience
with a severely traumatized dog. With love, patience, positive
reinforcement training, and the rescue’s support, she was able
to overcome Sashi’s behavioral problems.
Linda started fostering for SSPSNJ in 2003. Each dog
has had a tale to tell. She is currently working on a new book
and plans to create a series about Sashi and the rescues she has
known and loved. A portion of the proceeds from Sashi, the
Scared Little Sheltie will benefit Sheltie Rescue.
Morgan Spicer is both an animal advocate and an illustrator.
Her endless love for animals, especially companion animals,
can be seen through her art. She graduated from Syracuse
University’s BFA program in 2012 and uses her degree to
educate children on the benefits of animal companionship.
Morgan credits her success to her incredibly supportive family and that includes her nine-year-old blind Shiba Inu, Kiba.
She now lives and works in Manhattan with her rescue pup,
Roscoe-Roo. Morgan is the Founder of Bark Point Studio
and aspires to open her own animal rescue and sanctuary in
the future.
Brown Books Kids • www.BrownBooksKids.com
Contact: Linda Greiner
[email protected]
Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dogs | ISBN: 978-1-61254-214-0
HC $14.95 | www.NJSheltieMom.com
SASHI
The Scared
Little Sheltie
Written by Linda Greiner & Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Title...................................................................................................... Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie
Author...........................................................................................................................Linda Greiner
ISBN-13.............................................................................................................. 978-1-61254-214-0
Format........................................................................................................... Hardcover, printed label
Retail Price............................................................................................................................... $14.95
Size..........................................................................................................................................8” X 8”
Pages................................................................................................................................................32
Carton Quantity..............................................................................................................................34
LCCN..............................................................................................................................2014951612
BISAC.................................................................................................. Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dogs
BISAC Code.................................................................................................................... JUV002070
Publication Date.....................................................................................................................1/02/15
Distribution....................................................................................................Ingram, Baker & Taylor
Publisher.................................................................................................................Brown Books Kids
Publisher Website..................................................................................... www.BrownBooksKids.com
Author Website............................................................................................www.NJSheltieMom.com
Synopsis
Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie is the true story about a little dog who loses her home for doing what
comes naturally to a pup bred to be a herder: she chases everything that moves. She doesn’t understand
why she is left at an animal shelter, and because she cowers in a corner of her cage, potential adopters
pass her by. Sashi is helped by Sheltie Rescue and is ultimately adopted into a home where she blossoms
into the dog she was meant to be.
Brown Books Kids • www.BrownBooksKids.com
Contact: Linda Greiner
[email protected]
Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dogs | ISBN: 978-1-61254-214-0
HC $14.95 | www.NJSheltieMom.com