A Biscuit for Chocolate

A Biscuit for Chocolate is a rollicking, rhyming story about a dachshund who loves her nightly biscuit and the cat she loves to chase. Cat is not so fond of these nightly chases and wishes they could trade places. As Chocolate's silly antics ramp up, the Cat plots to turn Chocolate's stew to glue — but is it really true? Find out in this story about love and loss and learning to never take anyone for granted. Simple rhymes and playful illustrations make this book perfect for parents to read aloud or for early readers who love hounds, and, of course, rhyming sounds. Written by Nancy Tomkins and illustrated by Joan Hausman, this delightful story will amuse young children and adults of all ages.For anyone who has ever loved a dog, and especially a dachshund, this story captures the playfulness and quirkiness of these sweet animals. Get ready to laugh and cry with this magical tale, and let it serve as a great conversation starter for a child coping with the loss of his or her own beloved pet.It is based on the true-life story of Chocolate the dachshund, a high-heel-loving hound that becomes an irreplaceable part of her family. Loving and naughty at times, Chocolate and the Cat have a classic rivalry as both compete for the affections of their family and hijinks ensue. Chocolate tries to dance her way to France — "She clicked and clacked across the floor, her toenails a-tapping out the door, she was never a bore. But as a Dachshund, let's be clear, she also never EVER did a chore." And can you blame her for "foodie dream of butter and cream — dull, dry food, that seemed SO rude." Despite all her Cat chasing, Chocolate always tries to make things right:"But at night when the house was still, and Cat was in his chair, Chocolate would do all she could to clear the air, oh what a pair! She'd listen to Cat's purring and keep quiet about her own ferocious grr-ring. Then she'd snuggle close, and burrow into pillows deep, tunneling for badgers in her sleep."

Nancy Tomkins loves a good story. As principal of her own writing firm (Words By Design), she has worked with leading Silicon Valley companies on content, branding, and messaging, winning numerous awards along the way. She has survived three Eskimo dogs, a dog-like cat, and is now being schooled in all things puppyhood by an extra exuberant and loving Golden named Tucker Tales.

Joan Hausman is inspired by great design. Her award-winning design firm (Hausman Design) has produced creative work for many leading technology and consumer brands. She has also created three mobile interactive children's books through "Two Bees Books" —Out in My Stroller, Off to the Beach, and Duck, Dog, and Bear Go to Africa. Joan has raised two sons and two dogs—one affectionately nicknamed 'Ivan the Terrible.'