One Incredible Dog! Lady

This is an easy read, which means that it's perfect for children 10 and under. The story is captivating, inspirational, and heartfelt, while touching on a very important topic. The author was able to keep the story lighthearted and fun. The illustrations compliment the storyline, without being overbearing. My daughter fell in love with Lady, her mission in life, and the important lesson it taught: anybody and anyone can help change lives.

So dear!I was "raised" by Siamese, but about 9 years ago I got my first dog, a Great Dane named Courageous. He has since passed to doggie heaven and two new dogs, Tempo and Scherazadh, also Great Danes, have taken their place in our hearts and home. It has been my wish to train one of them to be a therapy dog since I first saw the effect of a visit by such a dog to my ICU unit several years ago. Like the heroine dog, Lady, in the book this dog was very well trained, very friendly, and was an instant success. The patient had suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the face and was VERY depressed, but the dog was able to connect in a way and to such a degree I had seldom seen in the past. I was very impressed. Unfortunately I have been unable to get my pets to the level of behavior that the dog I met or the dog Lady acheieved.The book shows the importance of early training for dogs, significant even for a family pet who doesn't go on to be a therapy dog, and of the involvement of the owner with the animal. One doesn't just with provid food and shelter, one must devote time to them as well. Sometimes people who want to owe a dog forget that they need more attention than a cat or a bird. They don't realize that a dog is a member of the family, and one that needs a lot of attention. The book also provides names, addresses and web sites of non-profit organizations that provide further information about therapy dogs for those individuals who would like to learn more about them or to learn about programs for training them. This is a significant addition, especially for the student who may like to write a report on training animals, on the jobs that working animals do, and on animals and people.The reading level of the book is that of about a 1st or 2nd grade level or for precocious younger readers, but it would also make a good "read to me" book for younger pre-readers. A very charming addition to any child's personal library or to a public or school library.

Meet Lady, a very special dog. Her life as a therapy dog is sweetly told in this hardcover book. It's about how one dog can make a huge difference in the lives of many people! Along with a special dog comes a special trainer and Kathy is it!Children will enjoy reading about the dynamic team of Kathy and Lady as they travel to hospitals. Lady cheers people young and old up and gives them hope and so will this delightful book. www.weeonesmag.com

Awarding-winning Judith Friedman illustrates the spirit of Chris Williams' story of Lady, a Therapy Dog, who helps cheer up people, young & old, who are confined to hospitals, nursing homes & special homes for children.Rebeccasreads highly recommends LADY as an "old-fashioned" story book about a good dog who brings comfort to the needy.

"Lady" is a book in a series about the incredible things dogs do for people everyday. Lady is a therapy dog, cheering up children in hospital, playing fetch to help strengthen the arm of an elderly patient, being with a chemotherapy patient who is so tired and sick, but can appreciate a warm, friendly dog keeping her company. The book is billed for early readers, but words like "replacement" and "chemotherapy" may be a bit difficult for grade schoolers. However, as a read-together book, this is terrific. It might be especially nice for someone who has a relative who's in the hospital or nursing home. The story of Lady is interesting--therapy dogs sound wonderful. I hope if I am ever ill in hospital, I will get a visit from a furry friend, too.