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 and
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!