Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful story of empathy, perseverance, and community from Lisa Papp.

Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests to become a therapy dog. Accompanied by Mom, Mrs. Dimple, and Bonnie the library dog, Madeline and Star make their way through a variety of challenges and meet several new friends.

But Madeline Finn can't stop thinking about an elderly man in a wheelchair who never smiles. Is there something she and Star can do to help?

Author-illustrator Lisa Papp's empathetic, feel-good story explores the therapy dog training process and provides a realistic and appealing example of a young person making a difference. Paired with warm, gentle illustrations, this book is ideal for social emotional learning and discussions about self-esteem, volunteering, community, and--of course--therapy animals.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 10/17/2023
ISBN: 9781682636329
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.81lbs
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 510659 / Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog
Reading Level: 2.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5