The Dog Tales Collection is a series of award winning books written to help parents start a conversation with their child regarding issues or concerns they may have with their pet. These books not only speak to the issues children have related to their pets, but can also teach children about issues of life, illness, or diversity within their own lives.
Do Bad Dogs Get Cancer?
Coping with cancer is difficult in children. They may experience much confusion, fear, and misunderstanding about the disease and its treatment.
The Do Bad Dogs Get Cancer? book is about helping children and young adults better understand what happens when a loved one, including their pet, is diagnosed with cancer. This book helps the reader identify with the emotions Turbo and Boxster are experiencing once Turbo is diagnosed with cancer; provides a better understanding of cancer treatments; and reassures that cancer is not contagious.
This book can provide a means for parents to have an open discussion regarding the varying effects cancer can have on children, adults, or even family pets.
This book uses reassuring words as a means for parents to have an
open discussion and address children’s concerns in a child-friendly way.
2014 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Silver Award Recipient for Do Bad Dogs Get Cancer? Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
Winner of the 2016 Reader’s Favorite Silver Award in the Children – Animal Category
Don’t Say Good Bye Just Say See You!
Grief and loss are normal feelings to have when a relative, friend, or pet dies.
Don’t Say Good Bye Just Say See You! reassures a child that no matter how sad or angry they feel when they lose a relative, friend, or pet, in time their sadness will ease and they will be able to remember the happiness they shared.
This book gives parents an opportunity to talk about death with their grieving child by addressing their feelings of sadness, anger, and guilt, and clarify any misconceptions they may have.
Don’t Say Good Bye Just Say See You! brings a comforting perspective for children who are grieving the loss of their pet or loved one. Parents can use a pet that has died as a good reference point in the discussion of human death.
This book gives parents an opportunity to talk about death with their grieving child by addressing their feelings of sadness, anger, and guilt.
2015 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Silver Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
Winner of the 2016 Reader’s Favorite Bronze Award in the Children – Animal Category
The Road to Recovery is Paved with Dog Treats!
This book was written to help children understand what happens when their pet must have surgery and reassures them that their pet will be safe and protected. It takes them through the steps of going through surgery and then the recovery process.
Not knowing what a pet is going through when they are at the veterinary clinic all alone can be stressful for children. “The Road to Recovery is Paved with Dog Treats!” takes children through the process of surgery and recovery and explains the details in a manner they can understand.
This book also can help children understand what a loved one is going through.
Winner of the 2016 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Silver Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
Porsche Bella’s’ Forever Home
This book was written to help children see the importance of rescuing, fostering and/or adopting animals, thus giving them a second chance. It is the intent of this book to encourage a new generation of animal rescuers.
Winner of the 2016 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Silver Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
When a Virus Takes Over the World was written during the Corona Virus pandemic to help children understand the impact a virus can have on them and their loved ones and teaches them how they can take preventive measures to stop the spread of the virus.
Children have most likely heard about the virus pandemic. However, limiting information from them may create additional worry and feelings of being scared. One way to reduce their concerns is to provide them with simple and honest information.
This book offers parents an opportunity to let children express their concerns about virus outbreaks and help answer any questions that may have. Using animals as a reference point can help children relate to issues not only related to their pets but other life issues.
2020 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Gold Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
Keep Chasing Your Dreams and You’ll Get Treats!” This book offers parents an opportunity to teach their children there is nothing more rewarding than the feeling of working hard to achieve their dreams. The intent of this book is to encourage parents to build confidence and optimism to help their children overcome obstacles that may come into their path and lead to achievement.
2020 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Gold Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
The Power of Kindness and Treats! offers parents an opportunity to show their children there is nothing more rewarding than the feeling of doing a good deed for someone else. Real happiness comes from not what you get but what you give.
2020 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Gold Award Recipient for Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
No Treats for Bullies!
Bullying is increasing, but we can make a difference. It is important to teach children about the negative effects bullying can have on others.
No Treats for Bullies! offers parents an opportunity to let their children tell them what is going on in their life and encourages children to speak up about troubling situations. If children are aware of someone being bullied, empower them to get help and stand up for others. Parents should stress to their children that Bullying is NOT OKAY! Children should be made aware that it is never too late to do the right thing and help others who may need their help.
2018 Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence. Silver Award Recipient for “No Treats for Bullies” Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement.
2018 Book of the Year Award – Creative Child Magazine Award program