Luna Howls at the Moon: A Middle Grade Dog Story About a Therapy Animal's Quest Across Austin for Kids (Ages 8-12)

ISBN: 0063018632

Author: Tubb, Kristin O'Donnell

Condition: New

The award-winning author of A Dog Like Daisy returns with a moving middle grade novel from the point of view of Luna, a Labrador therapy dog who accompanies her group therapy kids when they set off on an adventure across Austin, Texas.Luna has always wanted to be a therapy dog at Therapy Dogs Worldwide. Now shes a whisker away from reaching her fifty-visit pin that will make it official. But when her clients-the children who visit her-are put into a therapy group, Lunas routine is upended.Like the moon, Luna shows different faces at different times. And her clients each have different needs-Beatrice is tangled in knots of anger, Caleb rushes like a waterfall, Amelia carries fear heavy like a shadow, and Hector is quiet as a rock. To comfort the kids, Luna can be what they need her to be, but can she be everything to them all at once?When Hector doesnt show up to a session one day, the kids set off on an unexpected quest to find him. Luna joins to keep them safe, and they must work together to almost learn the truth.* Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year *A Dogs Point of View: Experience this moving adventure through the eyes of Luna, a therapy dog who understands feelings better than most people-and is determined to protect her kids, no matter what. An Unlikely Friendship: Four kids who have nothing in common-angry Beatrice, anxious Caleb, silent Amelia, and quiet Hector-must learn to trust each other on a quest through the streets of Austin. A Story of Courage and Empathy: A heartfelt journey about facing your fears, finding your voice, and discovering that the best way to heal yourself is by helping your friends. Emotional Learning for Kids: A gentle and moving exploration of big feelings like anger, anxiety, and trauma, perfect for starting conversations about mental health with middle grade readers.