Melissa Altomare

Diesel... the Little Engine That Did Melissa Altomare

This is a children's picture book about the true events of Diesel, an 11 week old puppy and his struggle live.  Diesel enters the hospital for 3 surgeries before finally getting well.  Geared for young children who must enter the hospital for surgery or any major illness, it will help their families discuss with them fears that otherwise might not be expressed.  With actual pictures of Diesel in the hospital and 3 years later fully grown and healty you will fall in love with little "D".