Teddy Tales: The Adventures of a Rescue Puppy and His Friends (ePub)

"What kind of dog is that?" Teddy, the rescue dog, is a mixed breed of love, fun, and curiosity. When he comes to live with Kay and Sam, their neighbor boy, Josh, learns that kids and dogs have a lot in common. And everyone joins in the adventures.

Teachers, counselors, parents, and grandparents will enjoy reading Teddy Tales with children, as a pet-assisted guide to discuss:

. adoption

. bullying

. caring for pets

. choices in eating

. going to school

. grief and family illness

. making friends

. running away

. scary haircuts

. sleepovers

. the meaning of family

. unique qualities

Teddy's friends invite you to share his adventures:

"Teddy Tales is a seriously fun look at how caring for a special dog can help us better understand our own choices and behavior."

-Otto Fad, Jr., professional animal behaviorist

"Teddy Tales is delightfully told and insightfully written. Combining her ability to craft a story with her counselor's heart, Spruill uses the ordinary adventures of a dog to give us all a deeper understanding of what it means to truly experience healthy, balanced living."

-Sandra Doran, Ed.D., Executive Director,

TheTeacherTrack.com; SchoolDreamsUnlimited.com

"Teddy Tales is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs or children-or both! It is a true story, told with compassion, insight, and humor."

-Patti Boyle, President, Buddies for life, Inc., Orlando, Florida