An inspiring story about a 4th grade girl (Adalyn) who struggles with anxiety and self-regulation and the therapy puppy who provided the friendship that made all the difference.
Adalyn is a very smart but very lonely fourth grader
who loves animals and science. She is not very good at finding friends, but she is a
whiz at science
.
Adalyn's
best friends are
the
animals
in the science room, which is just about her favorite place in the whole wide world. Adalyn
finds
most
people
very
confusing
and
frustrating
, which causes her a great deal of
worry
, and sometimes gets her into
trouble
Clare is a
therapy puppy
who has been assigned to
help Adalyn find friends
. This is a
big assignment
for a 3-month-old puppy, but she doesn't have to figure it all out on her own.
Clare draws support from memories of her own
mother's wisdom
; some really
caring teachers
; and the
life lessons
of her
animal friends
- a friendly ferret, two very smart rats, an exotic bird, and a 3-legged guinea pig.
Their stories will
entertain
,
delight
amaze
you! Readers will gain insight into what it is like to
live with anxiety
, as well as understanding the
importance of friendship
Benefits of this early chapter book for your children or students
at home and in the classroom
:
Social emotional learning (SEL)
Empathy-building (Adalyn needs to learn skills, not be punished)
Emotional Regulation (Mindfulness, breathing and sensory awareness)
Positive behavior support
Benefits of Canine Therapy (service and therapy dogs)
Bibliotherapy-related character study
A great read for
ages 8-12, grades 3-6
Grab an extra for the classroom. Makes a
great teacher gift
for the holidays!