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"Luna has always wanted to be a therapy dog...Now she's a whisker away from reaching her fifty-visit pin that will make it official...Like the moon, Luna shows different faces at different times. And her clients each have different needs; Beatrice is tangled in knots of anger, Caleb rushes like a waterfall, Amelia carries fear heavy like a shadow, and Hector is quiet as a rock"--
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Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn...
3) Buster
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"Buster's a therapy dog who needs to take matters into his own paws to help a boy understand his own anxiety . . . even if it means breaking a few rules. Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never, ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are. But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see,...
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"Did you know your entire life can change in an instant? For sixteen-year-old Lizzie Stoller that moment is when she collapses, out of the blue. The next thing she knows she's in a hospital with an illness she's never heard of. But that isn't the only life-changing moment for Lizzie. The other is when Connor and his dog, Verlaine, walk into her hospital room. Lizzie has never connected with anyone the way she does with the handsome, teenage volunteer....
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"This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of therapy dogs. Follow an adorable therapy dog helping a child through appendicitis, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage. 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...
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Mayo Clinic Press Kids
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[2024]
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"Dash is eager to visit the pediatric oncology center, where kids are going through cancer treatments. There, she and handler Navya meet ten-year-old Ada, who was just diagnosed with a cancer called leukemia. Ada is feeling very scared, and her mom is looking worried. Will Dash be able to help Ada cope with surgery and her first cancer treatment?"--Back cover.
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Mayo Clinic Press Kids
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[2024]
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"Cricket and handler Tunde are on the neurology floor visiting Braden, a nine-year-old boy with epilepsy. Braden's a nine-year-old boy with epilepsy. Braden's seizures have become more frequent, and he and his dad are looking for answers. Can Cricket help Braden cope with a blood draw and other important tests and procedures in the hospital?"--Provided by publisher.
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Mayo Clinic Press Kids
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[2024]
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"After a morning jog with handler Eun Ji, Lumos can't wait to see what's in store at the hospital. Soon he's jogging again, this time to see ten-year-old Kaia in the emergency room. Kaia slipped during a hike, and now she has a deep cut on her arm. Can Lumos keep Kaia calm as she copes with x-rays and stitches?"--Provided by publisher.
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