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Dash Can Do It

Taking on Diabetes

Pat McCaw Beth Hughes

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Mayo Clinic Press
02 January 2024
New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash Can Do It follows a facility dog who helps a child with diabetes.

This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an adorable facility dog helping a child through a diagnosis of diabetes, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage. Facility dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences-from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also providing more information about facility dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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Illustrated by:   Beth Hughes
Imprint:   Mayo Clinic Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 133mm, 
ISBN:   9781945564932
ISBN 10:   1945564938
Series:   Helping Paws Academy
Pages:   80
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Pat McCaw, M.D., is a family practice physician passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. She teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology. BethHughesis an illustrator and concept artist. She loves telling stories and using art to get those stories out. Her work credits include children's books, mural designs, concept art, and character design work for animation.

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