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Riley's Bow-Wow Blast.


Riley's Bow-Wow Blast

Animal Gambill, author

T. B. Jackson-Williams, illustrator

Boss Paws Publishing

PO Box 17124, Louisville, KY 40217

0976905809 $12.95 animalgambill.org

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, child therapist, and animal lover Animal Gambill presents Riley's Bow-Wow Blast, a story about an eight-year-old girl who adopts and takes care of a dog named Riley. Told from Riley's point of view, Riley's Bow-Wow Blast begins with a problem--Riley is a good and loyal dog, but he is utterly terrified ter·ri·fy  
tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies
1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten.

2. To menace or threaten; intimidate.
 of thunderstorms thunderstorms

a storm characterized by thunder and lightning caused by strong rising air currents; identified as agents of animal disease because of their involvement causing (1) spasmodic colic; (2) lightning strike; (3) injuries of cattle acquired in stampedes initiated by storms.
, and sometimes even tries to run away when one comes. So the girl, Singin' Sally, comes up with the Puppy puppy

the young of the canine species; usually used up to the age of 12 months.


fading puppy syndrome
see fading kitten/puppy syndrome.

puppy pyoderma
see impetigo.
 Dog Power Plan, to help turn the time Riley fears the most in to a rockin' Bow-Wow Blast! The delightful color illustrations add the proper dollop of enthusiastic glee to this wonderful story about turning over a new leaf A New Leaf (1971) is a black comedy based on a short story by Jack Ritchie, starring Elaine May, Walter Matthau, George Rose and James Coco. Better known for her collaboration as a stage comedienne with The Graduate  and finding courage through shared joy.
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