"Charming, soft-focus illustrations provide extra details and capture the personalities of the determined child and irresistible dogs. This touching story stands on its own, but fans of Madeline's previous outings will particularly enjoy reading this account that ties all the previous tales together. A gentle, heartwarming introduction to the world of therapy dogs." --Kirkus Reviews "A beautifully designed introduction to the lives of therapy dogs and how much work goes into becoming one. A backdrop of warm tan surrounds each image; this, coupled with soft purples, blues, and greens, lends a sense of familiarity and comfort to the story. Pencil lines and watercolor enhance this feeling, nonverbally communicating the effect a therapy dog has on the people he meets. This intergenerational story of love and acceptance is an important addition to ¬library collections for young -elementary-aged ¬readers." --School Library Journal , Starred Review.