Every day at the hospital is a new adventure for Cricket, and today is no exception. She and her handler are on the neurology floor visiting nine-year-old Braden, a young boy with epilepsy. Can Cricket help Braden cope with a blood draw and other important tests and procedures in the hospital? Join Cricket and her handler to find out more about Braden and explore epilepsy. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Cricket Gives Comfort: Exploring Epilepsy (Helping Paws Academy)

Children's Books

McCaw, Pat

Animals

Mayo Clinic Press Kids

Eleven-year-old Rosie craves adventure, and soon after moving to her new home she embarks on the journey of her life. Mysterious songs stream from the forest in her backyard and she feels someone, or something, is asking for her help. In SAVING THE WORLD Rosie faces danger and has many adventures as she tries to save a world not her own.

Saving the World

Action & Adventure

Createspace Independent Pub

A delightful children's book about Pammy spending a sunny day fishing with her dad. Filled with photographs to bring you to the action. Pammy learns about what to bring fishing, what fish eat and even fish anatomy. Spend a fun day fishing with Pammy!

Pammy Goes Fishing

Education & Reference

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Dash Can Do It: Taking on Diabetes (Helping Paws Academy)

It's Dash's first day at the hospital, and her confidence is wavering. She wonders whether she has what it takes to be a good facility dog. Then Dash meets Francisco, a ten-year-old diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and her training kicks in. Can Dash help Francisco cope with pokes, shots, and other parts of his diabetes treatment? Join Dash to find out more about Francisco as he takes on diabetes! Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also providing more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Lumos Helps with Healing: Battling Broken Bones (Helping Paws Academy)

When therapy dog Lumos arrives at the emergency room, a nurse presents him with an important task. Nine-year-old Izzy had a bad fall, and her broken arm is hurting. Will Lumos manage to help Izzy cope with the pain, x-rays, and getting a cast? Join Lumos and his handler to find out more about Izzy and her broken bones! Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Lumos Helps With Healing: Battling Broken Bones (Helping Paws Academy)