Martin in the Narthex

Martin in the Narthex by Elwood, Richard. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780940672826.

"My job description," given to me by my dad the priest, was to greet people and make them feel welcome. I was very good at what I did. I happen to be quite an attractive dog and I love everyone and everyone loves me. Thats the way it ought to be, dont you think?" So begins "Martin in the Narthex," written by Martin the dog, an Australian shepherd and the official greater of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Texas, for almost five years. With canine insight, he describes his joyful role in helping to make the church a friendly, caring community. Readers of all ages will enjoy and understand this story of love and redemption.The books cheerful, enjaging illustrations are the work of twelve-year-old Riley Cohn, who brings Martins story to life with drawings that reflect her own unique way of viewing the world.