Toby, the Pet Therapy Dog, Says Be a Buddy Not a Bully by Charmaine Hammond

In this day and time when we hear so much about youngsters being bullied, finding a way to talk to your children about it is essential.

Author Charmaine Hammond tackles that subject in her children’s book – TOBY, THE PET THERAPY DOG, SAYS BE A BUDDY NOT A BULLY.

In this charming story Hammond, using the pet therapy dog Toby, teaches youngsters respect, kindness and the importance of being considerate of others. She uses Toby as an example as to what youngsters should do if they are bullied or see someone else being bullied.

The story is beautifully illustrated by Rose Anne Prevec. The artist captures the emotions of the situation and depicts them in colorful drawings.

This delightful book will entertain youngsters, while educating them on ways to ‘be a buddy, not a bully’. The book will also help adults in starting a discussion on this topic with the youngsters in their home.

TOBY, THE PET THERAPY DOG also offers questions adults can discuss with their youngsters, rules for being a buddy, and tips on performing ‘acts of kindness’. This story is easy for youngsters to follow and would be a good addition to any library.

Toby, The Pet Therapy Dog, Says Be A Buddy Not A Bully by Charmaine Hammond, Illustrated by Rose Anne Prevec, Bettie Youngs Book Publishers, @2013, ISBN: 978-0983604556, Paperback, 34 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure - This book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have you ever had any interaction with a therapy dog?