New Releases by Dion Leonard

Can you find Gobi? Travel the world with this little dog who has big adventures. Kids will have hours of fun with this seek-and-find activity book as they search for Gobi and her family, discover over 250 objects, and learn about some of the world’s most interesting places. After joining Dion, an ultramarathoner, on a race through China, Gobi joined Dion’s family and global adventures. Can you find Gobi in Buckingham Palace in England, the Eiffel Tower in France, the cathedral in Mexico City, and Hollywood in the United States? This educational and engaging book is designed for children 4 and up and features locations and stories from Gobi’s real-life global adventures; facts about each landmark and country; hidden objects, including Gobi’s cat sister, Lara; national flags; local food; national symbols; famous people; buildings; and animals; busy and fun illustrations that will keep kids’ attention at home or on the go; and a world map highlighting Gobi’s adventures. Fans of Gobi’s amazing story as told in Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart and Finding Gobi Young Reader''s Edition: The True Story of One Little Dog''s Big Journey, as well as any child who loves dogs, adventure, and puzzles, will have a blast with this global seek-and-find journey. Encourage curiosity, learn about the world, and strengthen observation and concentration skills with Where’s Gobi? Seek and Find.

Dall’autore bestseller di Gobi, un piccolo cane con un grande cuore, un romanzo divertente e commovente per tutti gli amanti degli animali... e dell’avventura! Anche i gatti sognano l’avventura racconta la storia di Gobi, l’adorabile cagnolina che l’ultramaratoneta Dion Leonard ha adottato durante una faticosissima gara attraverso il deserto del Gobi, e di sua “sorella” Lara, la dispettosa gattina che scappa da casa alla ricerca di una vita piena di avventure. Lara non si rende davvero conto di quanto sia bello vivere nella sua casa di Edimburgo con i suoi padroni, Dion e Lucja, e Gobi. A essere onesti, lei è molto gelosa della popolarità e di tutte le attenzioni che Gobi riceve da quando è arrivata dalla Cina. D’accordo, Gobi è sopravvissuta a un’ultramaratona attraverso il deserto, ma Lara non è da meno e sogna il giorno in cui potrà girare il mondo, conoscere nuovi amici e diventare famosa anche lei. E quando arriva l’occasione di partire, la gatta deve scegliere tra la lealtà alla sua famiglia e il grande desiderio di indipendenza. In un lungo viaggio che parte da Edimburgo, passa per la Francia e Pechino, fino ad arrivare in Australia, Lara si troverà di fronte alla sfida che cambierà per sempre la sua vita.

Lara est une petite chatte malicieuse et sensible. Elle apprécie la douceur de son foyer, mais depuis l’arrivée d’un chien dans la famille, tout a changé. Ses maîtres ne semblent avoir d’attention que pour cette petite horreur canine ! Jalouse, Lara rêve du jour où elle pourra être libre de partir à l’aventure dans le grand monde et découvrir de nouveaux amis ! L’occasion se présente lorsque toute la famille se rend en Chine. Ni vu, ni connu, elle fausse compagnie à ses maîtres. Mais la petite chatte se rend rapidement compte qu’elle est malheureuse toute seule et elle va parcourir des milliers de kilomètres à travers le monde pour retrouver sa famille. Des aventures et des défis vont changer sa vie pour toujours, car elle réalise que le véritable foyer est celui où l’on est aimé...

Traduit de l’anglais (Australie) par Z. Papillon Un homme, un chien, des kilomètres à parcourir : une incroyable histoire vraie... Coureur marathonien de l’extrême, Dion Leonard s’apprête à participer à une course d’endurance de 250 kilomètres au cœur des terres sauvages du désert de Gobi, en Chine. Une course redoutable, éprouvante. Le deuxième jour de l’épreuve, un petit chien se mêle aux coureurs sur la ligne de départ. Il semble avoir jeté son dévolu sur Dion, bien décidé à le suivre à chaque étape de la course... Dion n’a pas du tout l’intention de courir ce marathon en binôme. Et pourtant, comment résister à cette petite boule de poils, endurante et courageuse, et qui ne le lâche pas d’une semelle ? Bio : Coureur de l’extrême, Dion Leonard, Australien, réside en Ecosse avec son épouse, Lucja. Il a couru parmi les marathons les plus exigeants au monde, le plus souvent dans des territoires inhospitaliers. La rencontre avec Gobi a marqué un tournant dans sa vie sportive.

Lara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pup who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and different life. Lara doesn''t realise how good she has it in her home in Edinburgh with her owners, Dion and Lucja, and of course her sister, Gobi. If she''s being honest, she''s jealous of Gobi''s fame and the international attention she has received ever since Dion found her. Okay, Gobi may have survived an ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert, but it''s not as if Lara doesn''t earn her fresh prawns! She dreams about the day when she can go outdoors and see the world, discover new friends and be free to make her own name. But Lara''s wishful thinking gets the better of her as she takes a leap into the unknown and is forced to decide between her loyalties to her family and need to experience an adventure to rival Gobi''s. Join Lara in her eventful travels from Edinburgh to France, Beijing to Australia, where she is faced with challenges that will change her life forever. Following on from the astounding real-life story of Dion Leonard, this fictionalised tale is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.

Lara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pub who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and different life. Lara doesn''t realise how good she has it in her home in Edinburgh with her owners, Dion and Lucja, and of course her sister, Gobi. If she''s being honest, she''s jealous of Gobi''s fame and the international attention she has received ever since Dion found her. Okay, Gobi may have survived an ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert, but it''s not as if Lara doesn''t earn her fresh prawns! She dreams about the day when she can go outdoors and see the world, discover new friends and be free to make her own name. But Lara''s wishful thinking gets the better of her as she takes a leap into the unknown and is forced to decide between her loyalties to her family and need to experience an adventure to rival Gobi''s. Join Lara in her eventful travels from Edinburgh to France, Beijing to Australia, where she is faced with challenges that will change her life forever. Following on from the astounding real-life story of Dion Leonard, this fictionalised tale is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.

Procurando Gobi é o relato espetacular de Dion Leonard, um ultramaratonista experiente que se depara com uma cachorrinha perdida enquanto percorria os 250 quilômetros pelo Deserto de Gobi, enfrentando condições extremas. A adorável filhotinha, que mais tarde seria batizada de Gobi, correu lado a lado com ele pelas montanhas, enfrentou uma tempestade de areia, o sol escaldante, cruzou dunas imensas e vilarejos remotos. Vendo sua determinação e coragem, Dion apegou-se cada vez mais à sua companheira de corrida, inclusive fazendo planos de cuidar dela dali em diante. Porém, antes que pudesse levá-la para casa, Gobi some em uma cidade chinesa com milhões de habitantes, e Dion começa, então, uma corrida contra o tempo para tentar encontrar a cachorrinha mais uma vez.

Gobi. Den sanna historien om en liten hunds långa resa Gobi är den makalösa historien om ultralöparen Dion Leonard, som under ett 250 km långt lopp genom Gobiöknen springer på en herrelös hund. Hunden, som får namnet Gobi, följer honom genom Tianshanbergen och Gobiöknens svarta sand. Dion fäster sig snabbt vid den beslutsamma och lojala lilla hunden och märker hur hans eget fokus ändras. Han låter Gobi sova i tältet, delar med sig av den lilla mat han har och bär henne över floder, trots att han vet att det kan kosta honom en topplacering. Dion bestämmer sig för att ta med sin nya vän hem till Storbritannien. Men på vägen försvinner Gobi spårlöst i en av Kinas myllrande städer. Med hjälp och stöd av människor från hela världen ger sig Dion iväg för att hitta den fantastiska lilla hunden som har vunnit hans hjärta …

Gobi Tositarina pienen koiran uskomattomasta matkasta Gobi on verraton tarina ultrajuoksija Dion Leonardista, joka 250 kilometrin kilpajuoksussa Gobin autiomaan halki, löytää pienen yksinään kuljeksivan koiran. Koira, joka saa nimekseen Gobi, seuraa häntä halki Tiansban-vuoren ja Gobin autiomaan mustan hiekkamaan. Dion kiintyy nopeasti tähän päättäväiseen ja uskolliseen pieneen koiraan ja huomaa miten hänen oma ajattelunsa muuttuu. Hän antaa Gobin nukkua teltassaan, jakaa vähäisen ruokansa koiran kanssa ja pysähtyy auttamaan sen puron yli, vaikka tietää, että siihen kulunut aika voi viedä häneltä kärkisijan kilpailussa. Dion päättää viedä uuden ystävänsä mukanaan kotiinsa Britanniaan. Mutta matkan varrella Gobi eksyy yhteen Kiinan kuhisevista kaupungeista. Ihmiset ympäri maailmaa antavat tukensa ja apunsa, jonka turvin Dion lähtee etsimään pientä uskomatonta koiraa, joka on vienyt hänen sydämensä…

Gobi - en sand historie om en lille hunds lange rejse Gobi er den mageløse fortælling om ultraløberen Dion Leonard, som under et 250 kilometer langt ekstremløb gennem Gobi-ørkenen løber på en lille, herreløs hund. Hunden, som får navnet Gobi, følger ham troligt gennem Tian Shan-bjergene og Gobi-ørkenens sorte sand. Dion knytter sig hurtigt til den beslutsomme og loyale hund og mærker, hvordan hans fokus ændrer sig. Han lader Gobi sove i sit telt, deler sin sparsomme mad med hende, og bærer hende over floder, selvom han ved, det vil koste ham topplaceringen. Dion bestemmer sig for at tage sin nye ven med hjem til Storbritannien. Men undervejs forsvinder Gobi i en af Kinas myldrende byer. Med hjælp og støtte fra hele verden begiver Dion sig ud for at lede efter den fantastiske, lille hund, som han har tabt sit hjerte til.

Nel 2016 Dion Leonard, un esperto ultramaratoneta, incontra inaspettatamente una piccola cagnolina randagia durante una gara di 250 chilometri attraverso il deserto dei Gobi, in Cina. La cucciola, che sarà ribattezzata Gobi, dimostra che quello che le manca nella taglia è ampiamente ricompensato dalla grandezza del suo cuore: comincia a seguire Dion passo dopo passo, attraverso le impervie montagne Tian Shan, mantenendo il passo con lui per circa 130 chilometri. Quando Dion si rende conto dell''incredibile determinazione di questo piccolo animale, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia per sempre. Così si ritrova a farla dormire nella sua tenda e a portarla in braccio durante il percorso, nonostante il rischio di restare indietro o addirittura di non terminare la gara. Fino a quel momento si era sempre concentrato sulla vittoria, cercando costantemente di migliorare le proprie performance, ma il suo obiettivo ora è semplicemente quello di assicurarsi che Gobi sia al sicuro, nutrita e ben idratata. Anche se non arriva primo, Dion sente di aver vinto qualcosa di ben più importante: un nuovo sguardo sulla vita e una nuova amica che decide di portare a casa con sé. Per riuscirci dovrà affrontare mille imprevisti e difficoltà, ma alla fine, riuscirà a riunirsi con la straordinaria creatura che ha dimostrato a lui e al mondo che i miracoli sono possibili. Gobi Un piccolo cane con un grande cuore è una storia di speranza, resilienza e amicizia, che dimostra ancora una volta che i cani sono davvero i migliori amici dell''uomo. E su questa straordinaria vicenda un film di Twentieth Century Fox.

Dion Leonard ist Ultra-Marathonläufer und lebt für die härtesten Rennen der Welt. Als er nach China zum 7-Tage-Rennen durch die Wüste Gobi reist, will er in erster Linie den Wettkampf gewinnen. Dafür hat er leichtes Gepäck und nur das nötigste Essen dabei. Womit er nicht rechnet: mit der kleinen Mischlingshündin, die ihn aus ihren großen braunen Augen an der Startlinie anschaut - und dann kilometerweit begleitet. Er nennt sie Gobi, sie schenkt ihm Mut, als er ans Aufgeben denkt. Und schließlich kehrt er während des Rennens für sie um. Davon, wie der kleine Hund mit großem Herzen einen besseren Mensch aus ihm gemacht hat, erzählt Leonard in diesem Buch. "Leonard und Gobi’s Geschichte zeigt, wie stark die Verbindung zwischen einem Mann und seinem Hund sein kann, und was Menschen bewegen können, wenn sie zusammenarbeiten." Publishers Weekly "Dion Leonard zeigt uns, dass die besten Geschichten immer noch das Leben schreibt. Das Erlebnis mit Gobi und die Suche nach ihr veränderte sein Leben.Geschichten wie diese bringen uns den Glauben an die Menschheit zurück." ELLI H. RADINGER "Eine spannende, unterhaltsame und rundum schöne Geschichte, die das Laufen einmal aus einer anderen Perspektive betrachtet. Lesetipp für den Sommerurlaub!" aktiv laufen

"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, a little dog living all alone in China''s Gobi Desert, and Dion Leonard, a successful ultramarathon runner."--Back cover.

Em 2016, Dion Leonard, um experiente corredor de ultramaratonas, tropeçou de forma inesperada numa pequena cadelinha perdida enquanto participava numa extenuante corrida de 250 quilómetros através do deserto de Gobi. O adorável animal, a quem deu o nome de Gobi, demonstrou saber compensar o seu diminuto tamanho com um enorme coração, já que o seguiu, passo a passo, através das traiçoeiras montanhas de Tian Shan conseguindo manter o ritmo durante 124 quilómetros. Testemunha da incrível determinação do pequeno animal, Dion sentiu que algo mudava dentro de si. Até então, o seu único objetivo era ganhar e ser o melhor, mas agora a sua principal preocupação era manter a sua nova amiga a salvo, alimentada e hidratada. Mesmo não tendo acabado a corrida em primeiro lugar, Dion sentiu-se vencedor de algo muito maior e prometeu levar Gobi consigo para casa, no Reino Unido, para a converter em mais um membro da família. Mas quando Gobi desapareceu na China, começou uma aventura da qual nenhum dos dois se poderá jamais esquecer. Uma aventura em que o drama, a dor, os corações partidos, a alegria e o amor se fundiram para mudar as vidas de ambos para sempre. O livro que arrasou nas listas de venda dos EUA, Grã-Bretanha, Canadá, Austrália e Nova Zelândia. Dion Leonard tem 42 anos e é oriundo da Austrália, mas mora em Edimburgo com a mulher Lucja. Dion competiu em algumas das ultramaratonas mais duras, através das paragens mais inóspitas do planeta, nomeadamente a brutal Maratona das Areias — 250 quilómetros através do deserto do Sahara em Marrocos — e também duas vezes através do deserto de Kalahari na África do Sul.

Un encantador libro bilingüe con un mensaje inspirador.Comparte con tu familia la increíble historia real de una amistad tan fuerte ¡que recorre el mundo! El relato de Gobi y Dion, una perrita callejera y el atleta que la salvó. Un libro bilingüe, divertido y atractivo perfecto para disfrutar en familia.Prepárate para enamorarte de la conmovedora historia de Gobi y Dion. Gobi, una luchadora perrita callejera, se acerca a un hombre llamado Dion y mantiene el ritmo junto a él mientras este sigue su camino a través de China en una maratón de 80 millas. Soportando noches frías y ríos embravecidos, con poca agua y comida, y a través de un viaje largo y difícil, ambos crean un lazo como ningún otro.Llega a la meta con Gobi y Dion, la cachorrita que nunca se rinde y el corredor de ultramaratones que se encariña con ella. Esta increíble historia real atrajo la atención internacional y seguirá inspirando a los lectores mientras disfrutan de este divertido libro bilingüe ideal para niños.Únete a estos dos insólitos amigos en su equipo ganador ¡tanto en la carrera como en la vida!

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. Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart is a fun, engaging picture book perfect for families to enjoy together. Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named Dion and keeps pace alongside him as he runs his way across China in a long 155-mile race. 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. Cross the finish line with Gobi and Dion, the little pup who never quit and the ultramarathon runner who loves her. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun picture book perfect for children. Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!

Bring home the amazing true dog story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of an 80-mile race and Dion''s struggle to bring Gobi home for good. Finding Gobi: The True Story of One Little Dog''s Big Journey tells the gripping real-life adventure story of how Gobi followed Dion through the treacherous conditions of the Gobi desert and how, afterward, Dion searched the world for his four-legged friend in order to bring him home. This young reader''s edition adapts the bestselling adult book for 8- to 12-year-olds includes color photos shows that friendship is more important than winning is a perfect classroom or family read-aloud book This heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and determination is sure to delight and surprise any young dog lover.

The New York Times bestselling true story of an Australian ultramarathon runner and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert. Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure he and Gobi’s friendship continued well after the finish line, and he undertook another difficult journey to bring Gobi home to Scotland. However, before he could take her home, Gobi went missing in the sprawling Chinese city where she was being kept. Dion, with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet, set out to track her down, and reunite with the dog that changed his life. Finding Gobi: Proves that miracles are possible—anywhere and at any time Gives vivid details of an ultra-marathon and what it’s like to run one of the toughest races on the planet Connects to that special bond that humankind has with dogs and what it can open up in our hearts Read this inspiring story and discover how miracles truly are possible—and find your own heart changing as well.

La búsqueda de Gobi es la milagrosa historia de Dion Leonard, un corredor de ultramaratones experimentado que se encontró con una perrita callejera mientras competía en una carrera de 155 millas a través del desierto de Gobi en China. La adorable cachorro, que luego nombró «Gobi», demostró que lo que le faltaba en tamaño, lo compensaba con el corazón. Gobi recorrió junto a Dion gigantescas dunas de arena y atravesó las montañas Tian Shan, aldeas y las arenas negras del desierto de Gobi, manteniendo el ritmo con él durante casi ochenta millas. Dion fue testigo de la increíble determinación y corazón de Gobi, y se dio cuenta que su propio corazón experimentaba también un cambio. Dion permitía que Gobi durmiera en su tienda de campaña por las noches, le compartía agua y alimentos de sus propias provisiones limitadas, a veces también la cargaba, aun sabiendo que eso significaba retrasarse en la carrera, o peor aún, le impedería terminar en absoluto. En las carreras anteriores de Dion, él se enfocaba en ganar y ser el mejor, pero esta vez su objetivo era asegurarse que su amistad con Gobi continuara mucho después de llegar a la meta. Sin embargo, antes de que pudiera llevarla a casa, Gobi desapareció en una inmensa ciudad china. Con la ayuda de desconocidos y el apoyo de gente alrededor del mundo, Dion inició la búsqueda para reencontrar al asombroso animal que le demostró a él y al mundo entero que los milagros son posibles.

For fans of A Streecat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.