LITTLE TAIL, BIG TALES: The Adventures of an Astronaut's Dog, Gorby and His Two and Four Legged Friends

By Bonnie Pandya

The countdown begins: “Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five . . . ”

Astronaut Sunita L. Williams is about to blast off for space. She will live on the International Space Station, or ISS, for six months.

As the shuttle Discovery prepares to launch, her best friend and companion, a Jack Russell terrier named Gorby, watches with excitement and sadness. He will miss Suni while she’s away, but he’s happy and excited for her important adventure. He’s determined to make Suni proud of him while she’s in space.

However, being good isn’t always easy for Gorby, especially when he’s having one of his many adventures with his friends Coal, Elsie, and Thomas the cat. It’s a good thing Suni is looking down from the ISS, guiding them in the right direction as they learn many lessons.

Join Gorby, Coal, Elsie, and Thomas the cat, and more, in these stories that will warm your heart and lift your spirits and bring the wonders of space right into your hands.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669855811

Bonnie Pandya

Originating from Cleveland, Ohio, Bonnie Pandya embarked on a transformative journey in 1966. When she, along with her family, moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Deepak N. Pandya, her renowned neuroanatomist husband, led the way, accompanied by their son, Jay a Naval Officer and nuclear medicine technologist, and daughters Dina, a web developer at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and Sunita Williams, an astronaut preparing for her third flight to the International Space Station in April, 2024. After several years on Cape Cod, Bonnie now calls the serene Venice, Florida, her home. Throughout her life, Bonnie’s deep-seated love for animals has been a constant. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, chickens, bunnies and squirrels have all found a place in her heart. Currently, she shares her life with her beloved 10-year-old Black Labrador Retriever named Black Jack’E. Her profound observations on animal behavior have significantly shaped the narratives of the Gorby Stories. Since her relocation to Florida, Bonnie has developed an affinity for many coastal birds including Sand Hill Cranes, turtles, Amarillo, deer and even alligators. These heartwarming tales took root during Bonnie’s daughter Sunita’s inaugural mission to the International Space Station. While Sunita spent six months in space, her loyal Jack Russell Terrier, Gorby, was lovingly cared for by Bonnie on Earth. The Gorby stories became a source of joy for Suni and her fellow crewmates, eagerly awaited with each installment. The first book “Little Tail, Big Tales: The Adventures of an Astronaut’s Dog Gorby, and his Two and Four Legged Friends” is available on Amazon, Xlibris Publishing and Barnes & Noble. The enchanting sequel “Lotsa Tails, Lotsa Tales,” unfolds as Astronaut Sunita Williams floats in space on the ISS, with her dog and his circle of friends sharing more tales of adventure. Stay tuned for Book Three in the Gorby Stories series.

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