Adalyn's Clare

Although Adalyn is brilliant in academics and has highly developed, special interests, she is filled with fear and prefers to be alone as she finds most human beings confusing and annoying. Adalyn's best friends are the animals in the science room, which is just about her favourite place in the whole wide world. But then comes Clare... Clare is a therapy puppy who has been assigned to help Adalyn find friends. This is a big assignment for a three-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 a friendly ferret, two very smart rats, an exotic bird and a three-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!