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Calling All Dog Moms! | Episode 156
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What happens when a lovable Rhodesian Ridgeback becomes a children's book star? 🐾📚
In this episode of The Bookaholic Podcast, author Andy Honda, MD introduces us to Koa, her real-life therapy dog and the inspiration behind the Koa’s Ruff Life children's book series.
We talk about three of Koa’s adventures:
🎄 Koa’s Ruff Life: Christmas Time in New York City — Koa explores the magic of NYC during the holidays, from Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to Bryant Park and the Rockettes.
🔎 Koa’s Bryant Park Scavenger Hunt — Koa takes readers on a fun adventure through one of New York City's most beloved parks.
🦁 Koa’s Adventure to the Central Park Zoo — Koa explores the zoo and introduces young readers to the animals and excitement of Central Park.
Andy also shares the real-life story behind Koa, his work as a therapy dog, and the special connection he has with children through his visits to schools, hospitals, and children with special needs.
It's a conversation about books, NYC, dogs, adventure, kindness, and giving back.
📖 About Andy Honda:
Andy Honda, MD, is a NYC-based medical executive, consultant, speaker, and author of the Koa’s Ruff Life series. Her stories are inspired by her real-life adventures with Koa.
🌐 Learn more: koasrufflife.com | andyhondamd.com
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It's summer! Here are my beach read recommendations! Summer Reads - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bookaholic-deirdrepippins/list/1Q08GL7U4UNXE?ref_=hype_hm_sf_e
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Check it out here👉:http://bit.ly/4hhiLx5
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📚 BUY THE SERIES OF THREE BOOKS👉KOA'S RUFF LIFE
https://amzn.to/3U5By4S
What happens when a lovable Rhodesian Ridgeback becomes a children's book star? 🐾📚
In this episode of The Bookaholic Podcast, author Andy Honda, MD introduces us to Koa, her real-life therapy dog and the inspiration behind the Koa’s Ruff Life children's book series.
We talk about three of Koa’s adventures:
🎄 Koa’s Ruff Life: Christmas Time in New York City — Koa explores the magic of NYC during the holidays, from Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to Bryant Park and the Rockettes.
🔎 Koa’s Bryant Park Scavenger Hunt — Koa takes readers on a fun adventure through one of New York City's most beloved parks.
🦁 Koa’s Adventure to the Central Park Zoo — Koa explores the zoo and introduces young readers to the animals and excitement of Central Park.
Andy also shares the real-life story behind Koa, his work as a therapy dog, and the special connection he has with children through his visits to schools, hospitals, and children with special needs.
It's a conversation about books, NYC, dogs, adventure, kindness, and giving back.
📖 About Andy Honda:
Andy Honda, MD, is a NYC-based medical executive, consultant, speaker, and author of the Koa’s Ruff Life series. Her stories are inspired by her real-life adventures with Koa.
🌐 Learn more: koasrufflife.com | andyhondamd.com
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It's summer! Here are my beach read recommendations! Summer Reads - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bookaholic-deirdrepippins/list/1Q08GL7U4UNXE?ref_=hype_hm_sf_e
🎁 BOOKAHOLIC FREEBIE Want more book recommendations and author interviews?
📩 Join the Bookaholic Newsletter: https://www.book-a-holic.com/newsletter
💛 SUPPORT THE PODCAST
⭐ Join my Patreon! It's FREE! https://www.patreon.com/cw/truebookaholic
⭐ Leave a review on my website and socials.
📌 Subscribe on YouTube
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