In "Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog" by Lisa Papp, young Madeline Finn struggles with her reading skills and feels discouraged. Her school introduces a therapy dog named Bonnie, who changes everything. Through gentle encouragement and unconditional love, Bonnie helps Madeline gain confidence in her reading abilities. As Madeline reads to Bonnie, she discovers the joy of storytelling and realizes that making mistakes is part of learning. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the bond between children and animals, the importance of patience, and how support can help overcome challenges in a nurturing environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

American author and illustrator Lisa Papp was inspired by her local library's "Read-to-Dogs" program. "These former shelter dogs are now spending their lives helping children. It's a beautiful thing to watch. " Most of the dogs featured in the book were once living a life on the streets or in shelters. Lisa spent the better part of a year following these wonderful dogs and their dedicated owners.