Dash and the Cancer Center: Learning about Leukemia
Pat McCaw
(Author)
Beth Hughes
(Illustrator)
Description
New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash and the Cancer Center follows a facility dog who helps a child with cancer. 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 cancer diagnosis, 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 proving 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.
Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Publish Date
August 15, 2023
Pages
80
Dimensions
5.12 X 7.4 X 0.32 inches | 0.35 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9798887700038
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Pat McCaw, M.D., 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. Beth Hughes is an illustrator and concept artist. She loves telling stories and using art to get those stories out. Her work credits include children's books, mural designs, concept art, and character design work for animation.