Cricket Gives Comfort: Exploring Epilepsy

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Give Comfort follows a facility dog who helps a child with epilepsy.

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 epilepsy, 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 proving 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.

Author: Pat McCaw
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.32d
ISBN13: 9798887702902
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings

About the Author
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.

Beth Hughes is 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