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  • Ruuxa & Raina: A Cheetah and Dog's True Story of Friendship and Miracles

    2019 Gold Winner - Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Awards & 2019 National Parenting Product Awards Winner


    This is a tale about two best friends and two miracles—one for each of them. Ruuxa & Raina is an empowering, hardcover, children’s book about a pair of devoted friends who grew up together at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: a cheetah named Ruuxa and his Rhodesian ridgeback pal, Raina. Both animals beat the odds stacked against them. Ruuxa, born with front legs that were bowed, and Raina, diagnosed with terminal cancer, prove that miracles can—and do—happen when you have a best buddy by your side.

    Ruuxa and Raina’s heartwarming story, written by Georgeanne Irvine, is illustrated with engaging photographs. The book also includes a section featuring fun facts about cheetahs and Rhodesian ridgebacks!

    Ruuxa & Raina, published by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press, is part of its Hope and Inspiration Series.

     See what our readers have to say...

    “A solid purchase where stories about unusual animal matchups are popular.” Gloria Koster, formerly at West School, New Canaan, CT, for the School Library Journal

     “This is a lovely story of how best friends help each other cope with hard times. Anyone reading this book will see how life is richer and more fun with a good friend—even an unlikely one!” Kris Flynn, retired educator and reading specialist, San Diego County Office of Education and WestEd

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    04/02/2024
    Akiko SVG verified by SHOP
    United States

    This book really represent the relationship between Ruuxa and Raina. What a beautiful relationship. Wonderful book. It is good not only for children but also for adults.

    BV
    02/24/2024
    Barbara V.
    United States

    Zoo books

    We love this series and I give my grandchildren one each year for Christmas.

    JG
    02/02/2024
    Joretta G.
    United States

    Ruuxa & Raina love

    Bought both the book and stuffed animals for my granddaughter. They had been on her wish list since she saw them at the zoo. She was thrilled! The book is inspirational and well illustrated. The stuffed animals are adorable. Highly recommend both.

    CD
    02/02/2024
    Camiele D.
    United States

    Precious story

    Very uplifting and sweet story of two sweet furbabies. Adults and children will both enjoy🐶🐆

    LZ
    03/02/2023
    Lindsey Z.
    United States

    Great!!

    Sent it to a grandkid. They loved it!

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