Children's Book, Dr. Tootsie, A Young Girl's Dream Suzanne B. Knoebel, MD Illustrated by Armour, Sparks and Kenard Raised near Fort Wayne, Indiana, author Dr. Suzanne B. Knoebel learned much about the value and sanctity of life when she raised animals on her family's farm. This inspired her to become a doctor at a time when women were just entering into the profession. Dr. Knoebel (deceased in July 2014) was a world-renowned cardiologist, Professor Emeritus at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Consultant at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology. She was the first woman ever elected President of the American College of Cardiologists. She felt the education she had on the farm as a child was one she couldn't have learned in school or even in church. The rich experiences farm life caring for the animals and the impact they made on her life prompted Dr. Knoebel to write this lovingly crafted novel to inspire and entertain young readers. Stephanie, the main character in the story, is nicknamed Dr. Tootsie by her family and friends because of the special care she provides to the chickens, sheep, goats and even race horses on the farm. One day her grandfather tells her that someday she'll become a physician like her father and his ancestors before him. Stephanie is captivated by the idea of this career. It fits! But Stephanie soon realizes she must face many obstacles and personal losses before she can realize her dream of becoming a physician. Outside of work, Dr. Knoebel was perhaps most passionate about creative writing and horses. The latter interest developed as a child when she visited her grandfather's horse farm each summer. She would accompany him to the track where he would teach her to care for and train the horses. Later in life, she owned her own horses and raced them in Ohio, Kentucky and elsewhere. Target reading level of Dr. Tootsie: 9-12 years old, Reading Grade Level: 5th. Paperback, 82 pages, Dimensions (in inches): 9 x 6 x .25, cover illustration by Steven Armour, with 16 interior line illustrations by Tom Kennard. Dr. Knoebel would be delighted today to know her books are being read by so so many children and adults. Buy one or more today while they last at this incredible price. The House of Alexie (http://stores.ebay.com/Alexie-Apparel) has a 100% approval rating and is a trusted vendor. Come see our other items both new and old .