Publisher's Synopsis
'Chichi The Talking Dog Explores the Deep Blue'
....is a BIG 68 PAGE FULL COLOR book of short adventures that emphasizes teamwork, ingenuity, friendship, and preserving our beautiful ocean for generations to come. It focuses on positive messages and what can be accomplished when working together as one. Each chapter in the book involves some type of dilemma with Quinn and Chichi that they are able to overcome together.
The following are two brief excerpts of a chapter, followed by the table of contents which highlights each chapter's adventure theme...
One morning, as they navigated through a dense forest of kelp, Chichi's keen senses picked up something unusual. "Quinn, do you hear that?" she asked, her ears twitching.
Quinn paused, listening intently. There was a faint, rhythmic sound coming from the distance, unlike anything they had heard before. "It sounds like singing," she said, her curiosity piqued. "Let's investigate."
They followed the sound through the kelp forest, the song growing clearer and more beautiful with each passing moment. As they emerged from the dense vegetation, they found themselves in a breathtaking underwater valley and floating city. The water here was as clear as air, and the sunlight filtered down in golden beams, illuminating the scene before them.
In the center of the valley was a group of merfolk, their voices harmonizing in a beautiful, ethereal song. The merfolk were unlike any creatures Quinn and Chichi had ever seen. Their tails shimmered with iridescent red and blue scales, and their hair flowed like liquid fire in the water. They sang with a haunting beauty that resonated through
the entire valley.
Quinn and Chichi watched in awe, careful not to disturb the enchanting performance. As the song came to an end, one of the merfolk noticed them and swam gracefully over. "Greetings, travelers," she said, her voice had a melody just as her singing. "I am Sirena, leader of this merfolk clan. What brings you to our waters?"
Quinn had always been fascinated by the sea. Growing up, she spent hours reading about marine life and dreaming of exploring the vast, blue expanse. When she and Chichi discovered an old, hidden map in the village library detailing an underwater world teeming with wonders, their curiosity was piqued. The map spoke of a legendary sunken city, vibrant coral reefs, and a myriad of sea creatures waiting to be discovered.
"Are you ready, Chichi?" Quinn asked, her blue eyes sparkling with excitement.
Chichi, ever the adventurous spirit, squealed enthusiastically. "Ready as ever, Quinn! Let's dive into this new adventure, I'll be sure to doggie-paddle!" Each short story/chapter always ends with a positive lesson that can be applied daily throughout your child's life.
Chapter 1: The Call of the Ocean
Chapter 2: Secrets of the Deep
Chapter 3: Guardians of Life
Chapter 4: The Mermaids' Dilemma
Chapter 5: Riding the Waves
Chapter 6: Voyage on the Ocean Breeze
Chapter 7: The Wave Machine
Chapter 8: Hidden Waterfall
Chapter 9: The Pirate Ship and the Hidden Treasure
Chapter 10: Chichi & Quinn's Grand Celebration
All of the stories were inspired by my niece. They were taken from her stories, and listened to, from her many different journals throughout her life since roughly 3 years old. All of the chapter lessons inspired me in some way, by Quinn and Chichi, who are now both 13 ye