A Christmas Home

This is the third installment in some innovative books about dogs, human passion and determination , and the Christmas season. Todd is now a young man working in the town's animal shelter. Though he is 'book slow', he definitely has a way with animals. His job at the shelter has caused these talents to blossom into training dogs to met human needs.

Todd has met Laura, whose arthritis has been less bothersome since she got her dog, Gracie. The nursing home is more joyful for it's inhabitants with pet visits. Then the bad news---the shelter must close from lack of funds. What will happen to all the homeless pets? Can Todd find another satisfying job?

This book has creative and heart warming happy endings. If you haven't read the first two books in this series, you'll be 'blessed if you read them before finishing with this one!! CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER and A DOG NAMED CHRISTMAS are the first two books. Though A DOG NAMED CHRISTMAS has been made into a wonderful Hallmark movie, as with most all books, the book is even better!!! Great books to share with your kids too!!

Yes, however I would make sure to let them know that this is the 2nd book in a series

Yes. Not only is it a heartwarming, touching story, but also it teaches us in a very effective way not to judge others based on appearance.

When Todd and Laura went to the service dog training facility to apply for a job without telling Todd's parents. Another lesson in not assuming the worst no matter what the evidence seems to present.

He does a great job of re-creating the voice of the autistic Todd which would be very hard to get effectively just by reading the book.

When Todd makes the decision to leave home to pursue his dream despite the odds against him.

This is so much more than just a story about dogs. This story is a great lesson in how we should all treat each other so that all of us can achieve our purpose in life.

The reader brought the characters to life.

Christmas caroling.

Another fine performance.

Todd's concern and care after the flood.

I've read all 3 books in this series and have enjoyed all of them.

A sweet, wonderfully told story! Kincaid is a brilliant writer and encompasses all things Christmas!

Listening to Bramhall read warms my heart!

I would definitely listen to this again. I love the plot and characters, and the narrator does an excellent job of distinguishing characters' voices and making them come alive.

There are two books to which I would compare this: A DOG'S JOURNEY and A DOG'S PURPOSE by Bruce Cameron. Although the stories in these books are told from the point of view of the dog, they're still comparable to A CHRISTMAS HOME because they are all about how dogs can change lives for the better.

My favorite scene was close to the end of the book when Tod announces to family and friends during a Christmas brunch that he has found a job in another city. He proves to his parents that despite his developmental disability, he can find a job and make his own way in the world.

I can't think of a better name for this book. Christmas is the name of Tod's dog who helps him realize his potential as a dog trainer. Most of the story takes place during the holiday season, and at the end of the book, Tod makes the ultimate sacrifice by leaving Christmas with his parents when he moves away to his new job, making his parents' farm a true Christmas home.

This book is about how dogs can help people with disabilities. For six years, I cared for my totally blind husband who was partially paralyzed as a result of two strokes. I considered getting him a service dog but didn't want the added responsibility of caring for an animal, too. Now that my husband is gone, I wish I had at least looked into it. I might have found someone like Todd to train the dog to do things for my husband that he couldn't do himself. It might have actually made my life easier and his life more fulfilling. I hope others who read this book will consider getting a service dog for themselves or for loved ones who need help.

I always love Christmas time with the stories that authors come out with to cheer our holidays up. This is a continuation of a dog named Christmas which takes us to when Todd reaches adulthood and how he is coping with his disability and Christmas. A must read all, teary and heart warming story! Thank you Greg Kincaid for not disappointing your fondest readers.