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librarylove4eva's review against another edition
5.0
Very cute story about Star (Library Dog Bonnie's baby) who has been practicing being a therapy dog. There is a reluctant character in the senior living facility. Bringing back the story to the beginning with Madeline's reading reluctance was a nice touch.
healingtothemax's review against another edition
5.0
The third adventure by author & artist Lisa Papp in her sweetly delightful storybook series introduces our heroine Maddy and her puppy Star to the training necessary for pet therapy teams visiting nursing homes. Again, Papp shows the healing connections available between animals and humans, of any age, and the wide-reaching changes these can create. Consider adding this book, and its two earlier companions, to your stories to share in your in-home and in-town libraries.
abigailbat's review against another edition
This is a sure bet for dog lovers everywhere. Super cute and a great addition to this sweet series.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
5.0
[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
This whole series is spectacular. The illustrations make everything look sweet and hug-able. As with the first two books in the series, reading plays a role in the story along with Madeline and the dogs. I don't know that I could read this one out loud because I got choked up on nearly every page. Madeline is her usual sweet self, eager to see Star succeed in his training and eager to help out the residents at the retirement home. She's appropriately coached by the adults in her life, while still letting her be the star of the story and letting her make choices and figure things out. This series is always at the top of my picture book list. Don't miss the latest addition.
This whole series is spectacular. The illustrations make everything look sweet and hug-able. As with the first two books in the series, reading plays a role in the story along with Madeline and the dogs. I don't know that I could read this one out loud because I got choked up on nearly every page. Madeline is her usual sweet self, eager to see Star succeed in his training and eager to help out the residents at the retirement home. She's appropriately coached by the adults in her life, while still letting her be the star of the story and letting her make choices and figure things out. This series is always at the top of my picture book list. Don't miss the latest addition.
nicalyse's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book that feels soft. Wonderful and soothing, this is an excellent addition to the Madeline Finn series.
bibliopaat's review
5.0
Madli-Liisi seiklused koertega on alati olnud südant soojendavad ja nii ka sel korral.
Lugu teraapiakoeraks saamisest on mõnusalt õpetlik kõigile lastele, kes mõtlevad koera omanikuks olemise peale näidates nii selle taga olevat tööd kui ka rõõmu.
Lugu teraapiakoeraks saamisest on mõnusalt õpetlik kõigile lastele, kes mõtlevad koera omanikuks olemise peale näidates nii selle taga olevat tööd kui ka rõõmu.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog is a great way to introduce therapy animals to children!
This is the perfect picture book to introduce one great resource for mental and physical health. It's got incredible illustrations and a wonderful story to share with children. Watching Star go help people was absolutely beautiful and made me tear up a bit. It's such an important story to share!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Peachtree Publishing Company for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
This is the perfect picture book to introduce one great resource for mental and physical health. It's got incredible illustrations and a wonderful story to share with children. Watching Star go help people was absolutely beautiful and made me tear up a bit. It's such an important story to share!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Peachtree Publishing Company for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
sarahle's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.
This is a sweet story about a little girl who is training her dog, Star, to be a therapy dog. We get to see how Star behaves and what he does for residents of a nursing home. I would love to bring this into a classroom when we talk about dogs with jobs.
This is a sweet story about a little girl who is training her dog, Star, to be a therapy dog. We get to see how Star behaves and what he does for residents of a nursing home. I would love to bring this into a classroom when we talk about dogs with jobs.
librarianryan's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Some picture books just make an adult tear up and this one did it for me. Madeline Finn is a little girl training her dog to be a therapy specialist. But there is one man at the nursing home that will take a bit extra to make you smile. This is a lovely tale and the illustrations match. There is a bit of diversity in the characters, but not much.
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