This includes running across the brutal Moroccan Sahara desert twice in the 250km Marathon Des Sables and also twice across South Africa's Kalahari Desert, also 250km. Dion has not only completed but competed in some of the worlds toughest ultra marathons across the planets most inhospitable landscapes.

Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!ĭion Leonard is a 41 year old Australian who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with his wife Lucja. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun board book perfect for even the littlest children. As Dion ran his way across China through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two created a bond unlike any other.Ĭross the finish line with Gobi, the little pup who never quit, and Dion, the ultramarathon runner who loves her. Gobi is a scrappy little stray dog who befriended a man named Dion and kept pace alongside him for 77 miles of the grueling 155-mile ultramarathon through the Gobi Desert.

Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Finding Gobi for Little Ones: The Race for Home is a fun, engaging board book perfect for families to enjoy together. Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crossed the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Diona little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her.

Finding gobi for little ones