It’s Okay to be Small

It's Okay to be Small is a childrens' book about a small dog named Sparky. The book is a short story narrated by Sparky. Sparky's owner is a young boy named Sam. Living next door is a man who owns a large dog. Each page has an adventure in which Sparky seems to have no problems with the situation but the big dog usually has problems. The breed Sparky represents is a Norwich Terrier and the large dog represents a Bernese Mountain Dog. Even though the big dog usually gets in trouble, there are several pages where is also "Okay".

Dr. Douglas Coatney practiced veterinary medicine in Centerville, Ohio for 40 years. Prior to that he attended The Ohio State University and graduated from their College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Coatney then served two years in the US Army Veterinary Corps.
It's Okay to be Small is Dr. Coatney's first book and it reflects his deep love for animals. He has four children, two are veterinarians, and eight grandchildren, two of them are studying veterinary medicine. Dr. Coatney still resides in Centerville with his wife, Elaine.

Lauren Patchett is a graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer. She graduated Valedictorian at The Modern College of Design in Kettering, Ohio and is currently an Interactive Designer at Real Art in Dayton, Ohio. She spends her days making websites and her nights playing with her two dachshunds Brady and Brock.