PDF The Dog in the Dentist Chair And other true stories of animals who help comfort and love kids Peggy Frezon 9781640601710 Books

Product details Age Range 9 and up Grade Level Kindergarten - 5 Paperback 160 pages Publisher Paraclete Press (January 24, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 1640601716

The Dog in the Dentist Chair And other true stories of animals who help comfort and love kids Peggy Frezon 9781640601710 Books Reviews

• As an owner of a therapy dog I always knew what comfort & love my sweet boy brings to those we work with. Reading the stories in this book has demonstrated how animals of all kinds have the ability to reach into our hearts and bring us the purest kind of love. Ms Frezon has a knack for helping you to see the individual personality of the animals. Her love of our furry friends is clear throughout each story. The pictures are amazing and really put the icing on each story. Who would have ever guessed that a camel 🐫 or a llama 🦙 or a rat 🐀 or a tiny dove 🕊 could have the capacity to connect with us on such a deep level😁. I have read it over and over and smile every time. These stories bring a much needed reprieve from all the sadness we hear on the news every day. I have sent a copy to all of the children in my family😍. This is a book for all ages and should be left on the coffee table to brighten your day when feeling stressed or need a quick smile. I wish I could meet everyone of these sweet animals😁. Great job Peggy😁.
• Animals can provide comfort and be good helpers. Peggy Frezon has compiled wonderful stories about animals who do amazing things and help children. There are photos of the animals and inspirational verses that make this a good read for both children and adults.
• Wonderful book. Me and my girls enjoy reading this book. True stories, inspirational and funny. We know one of this pets personally from school and she’s a wonderful, lovely and charming dog. Love you JoJo 😊😘🥰 Definitely recommended!
• This charming book is an informative, easy to understand read for youngsters who can read or for kids who are being read to. It describes many different ways that pet therapy animals can be helpful, from READ programs to airports. I like that it showcases many different species, not just dogs. The pictures are an integral part of the individual stories. The stories are short, to the point, and keep the reader's interest. Every school library should have a copy of this book.
• Awesome book for kids
• I have this book in my school library and the kids love it. The kinder age children love to look at the adorable photos and the older kids really enjoy the stories. There is something for all ages in this well written book. The main lesson you learn in reading it is that help and love can come in many shapes and sizes and helping people is so rewarding even for animals. This is a must read for children of any age, even adults.
• Pet lovers look no further for your next book purchase. Everything about The Dog in the Dentist Chair by Peggy Frezon is delightful. Cheer radiates from the cute but true animal stories. Joy bursts from the colorful and well-designed pages. There are perks throughout and at the end.
  
  From dog and cat to horse and pig to camel and dove, what do all these animals have in common? Each of them helps children in one way or another. They might visit children at school during reading class or exam week, they might visit children who are stuck at the hospital or in a group home, or they might even visit children at the dentist or in an airport. Sometimes the animals simply help children relax such as two hairless guinea pigs that help kids at school who are having a bad day to feel good again. Other times animals help children perform tough tasks such as Oliver the draft horse who provides physical therapy to a girl with cerebral palsy. At times animals help keep children safe such as Parfait the dog who alerts adults to when Joseph will have a seizure.
  
  Each chapter features a different animal who “helps, comforts, and loves kids.” Frezon starts with a fun anecdote, continues to engage with a gentle and upbeat narrative, and wraps up with a moral and a scripture. One particularly touching story is of Lentil, the cleft palate dog. Frezon starts the chapter with an anecdote of Lentil being hugged by a boy who observes, “He looks just like me.” She next explains that Lentil was small like a bean when born and that his mouth looked different from that of other dogs. From there, she proceeds to tell how Lentil can do something special—teach children to accept their differences. After sharing a few examples, she succinctly wraps up the chapter with this little lesson “Do you think Lentil is the best dog-camper around? He helps kids see that everyone should smile. Because no matter how it looks, a smile is always beautiful.”
  
  Although the Dog in the Dentist Chair will be enjoyed by all readers, its lively design will especially appeal to children. The large print is easy on the eyes. The colored titles and bold backgrounds draw one’s eyes to the page. The large framed photos make the text come alive. Silhouettes of paw prints and flowers also add to the fun. Every chapter also includes a vibrant textbox with info about the featured animal.
  
  There are perks throughout and at the end too. These include an idea page for how children can help animals, resources for information on animals who assist others, and an author’s page.
  
  Careful readers will pick up little details. They’ll realize that animals who assist must have a friendly personality. Many of them will receive training to do their job. Several of them will wear some kind of identification. Children will love the inspiring stories and adults might find themselves wanting to become a handler.
  
  Ever since my cat and I became certified as a therapy pet team, I’ve been collecting books on therapy animals. This is outstanding addition to my collection!
• In The Dog in the Dentist’s Chair, author Peggy Frezon shares 21 entertaining stories of real-life service animals and the children they help. We get a peek into the life of a cat who helps kids with problems at home and school, a miniature horse who visits kids in the hospital, and an alpaca who loves to give hugs. And that’s only the beginning of the fun.
  Each chapter includes color photos of the service animals and the children they help, a list of neat facts about the pets, and a Bible verse. The language is simple enough for children to read but interesting enough for adults to enjoy.
  The Dog in the Dentist’s Chair is the sweetest, most heart-warming book I’ve read in years. If you like animals, kids, and a face that aches from smiling, you’ll love this delightful book!