When Lady is brought home from the animal shelter, she feels overwhelmed by the busy world around her, full of unfamiliar dogs, people, sounds, and smells. She doesn’t know what to do with her big feelings! But with love and patience from her human, April, Lady learns tricks to help her feel safe, and even makes a new friend. Some days she feels brave, and some days she just needs space.
A heartwarming tale of a dog who overcame her reactive nature and feelings of overwhelm. A lesson for all children about overcoming fear, also a story which resonates with children with autism or social anxiety disorder. Children will learn about dog reactivity and feel validated in their own big emotions and need for space.
Sample Page from Lady Needed Space
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Author: Audrey Weatherstone
Illustrator: Natalia Logvanova
Reviews: “Audrey Weatherstone’s tender and reassuring picture book is a genuine reminder that we all need acceptance to thrive. We can never have enough books about belonging.” – Judy Pedersen, author of When Night Time Comes Near
See more about Audrey on her website: https://www.audreyweatherstoneauthor.com/
