
Dash Can Do It
Taking on Diabetes
Pat McCaw(Author)
Mayo Clinic Press
Will be published approx. on 14. September 2023
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-945564-92-5 (ISBN)
Description
New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash Can Do It follows a facility dog who helps a child with diabetes. This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an adorable facility dog helping a child through a diagnosis of diabetes, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage. Facility dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also providing more information about facility dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Library binding
Illustrations
2-c illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
263 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-945564-92-5 (9781945564925)
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Persons
Pat McCaw, MD, is a family practice physician passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. She teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology.