A Friend Like Iggy

Name: A Friend Like Iggy
Brand: Second Story Press
SKU: 9781772600841
Price: 18.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

By Kathryn Cole

$18.95

Format

Hardback

Iggy - a specially trained facility dog - has an important job to do to help children.

The true story of Iggy, a very special dog who helps kids navigate difficult times. When children disclose abuse, they often navigate an unfamiliar chain of events, sometimes testifying in court. Iggy is a specially trained facilitator dog, and his job is to make each child he meets comfortable with the job they have to do. Iggy eases their path with his gentle, non-judgmental friendship. He can be present for police interviews, counseling sessions, court preparation, and testifying. He helps children aged three to eighteen feel more comfortable and confident. It’s a big job, but not too big for a dog with an even bigger heart.

Praise & Recognition

Warm text and cheery images make this accessible title a wonderful tool for children in need of emotional support. School Library Journal

A Friend Like Iggy is slim, the presentation visually inviting. The up-close, often full-page photos make it highly suitable for sharing. Readers/listeners will identify with the volunteer youngsters posing in the photos...Highly Recommended CM: Canadian Review of Materials

CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens 2019

"A Best Spiritual Book of the Year" from Spirituality & Practice 2019 - Commended

Details

Publication Date: April 15, 2019

Reading Age: 6 - 8

Reading Level: N

Genre: Picture Book, Children's Nonfiction

Product Format: Hardback

Pages: 32

ISBN: 978-1-77260-084-1

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About the Author

Kathryn Cole

Kathryn Cole has spent her career in children’s books as an illustrator, art director, editor, designer, instructor, and publisher at Scholastic, OUP, Stoddart Kids, Tundra Books, and Second Story Press. The books she has overseen have won multiple awards, including four Governor General’s Awards and the Bologna Ragazzi Award for Nonfiction. She has authored nine books including Double Take: a Single Woman’s Journey to Motherhood. Kathryn volunteered as a support to parents for thirteen years with Boost in their crisis support and court preparation groups. She lives in Toronto where she enjoys freelancing as a consultant, writer, and editor.

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