This book, inspired by the author’s rescued miniature poodle, is  about opening one’s heart to the wonders that surround us each  and every day.  Gratitude blossoms into openness and guides us  to even more gifts of the heart. This simple practice may change  your life, and those of your loved ones, in unimaginable ways.  Rose Petruzzi, a fine artist and illustrator, has been drawing and  “painting hearts” for many years as a way to celebrate love.  She has illustrated six children’s books, and has been a contributing  illustrator to The Herb Quarterly for more than 13 years. This is the  first children’s book she has written as well as illustrated. Other books Rose has illustrated are: Eric Van Noodle Spring at Summit Ridge Farm Summer at Summit Ridge Farm Fall at Summit Ridge Farm Winter at Summit Ridge Farm Observe the wonders of spring with adorable miniature horses, Strawberry and Denver.  They will delight you  with their love and compassion for their home, farm  and “people” friends.  This is the first book in a series  of fun-loving and family-oriented adventures. Jan Prenoveau is the author of four children books in The Adventure of Strawberry and Denver Series: Spring at Summit Ridge Farm, Volume One Summer at Summit Ridge Farm, Volume Two Fall at Summit Ridge Farm, Volume Three Winter at Summit Ridge Farm, Volume Four