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A review by dogmomirene
Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog by Lisa Papp
5.0
Not only does this delightful children's book capture the magic a therapy dog can bring to the people he visits, the story also makes it clear that becoming a therapy dog takes practice. I especially love how the child Madeline Finn is the handler learning how to train her dog.
On Star's first birthday, Madeline Finn recalls how she and Star have been learning to greet people, ignore distractions, and remain neutral around other dogs. They're ready for the three test visits to a local retirement home.
During those three test visits, Madeline Finn identifies skills that she and Star could improve upon. She really wants her dog to pass the therapy dog test, and this book demonstrates how consistent training pays off.
The illustrations are beautiful. Soft pastels and neutral palettes highlight Star's white fluffiness. Madeline Finn carries her comfort bunny everywhere and wears the cutest little leggings that may or may not match her jumper, but who cares because she's so darn cute.
Looking forward to more adventures with Madeline Finn and Star! Thank you to NetGalley and Peachtree Publishing Company for providing a digital copy of this book to me. I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book for my collection.
On Star's first birthday, Madeline Finn recalls how she and Star have been learning to greet people, ignore distractions, and remain neutral around other dogs. They're ready for the three test visits to a local retirement home.
During those three test visits, Madeline Finn identifies skills that she and Star could improve upon. She really wants her dog to pass the therapy dog test, and this book demonstrates how consistent training pays off.
The illustrations are beautiful. Soft pastels and neutral palettes highlight Star's white fluffiness. Madeline Finn carries her comfort bunny everywhere and wears the cutest little leggings that may or may not match her jumper, but who cares because she's so darn cute.
Looking forward to more adventures with Madeline Finn and Star! Thank you to NetGalley and Peachtree Publishing Company for providing a digital copy of this book to me. I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book for my collection.