This book is about tamarins, which are monkeys that are native to Brazil in South America. They need the rain forests to survive, but people cut down trees for wood and cleared the land for farming. Tamarins weigh less than two pounds and are less than a foot long.
There are many varieties of tamarins, including the golden lion tamarin. Tamarins are being raised at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, to be released into the rainforest in Brazil. The goal is to reach 2,000 tamarins in the wild by 2025.
Miryam's body doesn't fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. Trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her teacher and schoolwork. She likes in-person learning at school much better! Plus, she misses her friends! When Miryam's dad hears about the Helper Hounds, everything changes. Brisket the Helper Hound knows all about learning to focus and about staying in touch with friends. Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate overhears dark-skinned Ajani speaking Danish, the boy makes a hurtful, racist comment. Ajani is crushed. Until a chance encounter with Louis the Helper Hound helps Ajani feel proud of his heritage and helps him and his classmates fight racism. Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor’s appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything – including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia’s house, she isn’t so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull – the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia’s trust. Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Max and his sister Lily are staying with relatives while their Mom is away getting her own emotional help. Max and Lily are being teased and bullied at school. Their Aunt Eileen calls the Helper Hounds – and soon Robot, an endearing Rottweiler who knows all about bullies, comes to give support. A lot of people think Rottweiler's are bullies, but that's because they don't really know how cuddly they can be. Robot and his handler Samuel help the kids at Max and Lily's school deal with bullies while Max and Lily gain new friends. Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Mary’s new in town. She’s worried about starting classes at her new school. That’s why her mom called the Helper Hounds – and why Sparkplug, the wildly handsome, wickedly smart, card-carrying, world famous Helper Hound is on the scene. Sparky knows a thing or two about moving. He moved four times as a puppy, and learned to make new friends along the way. Sparky knows he can teach Mary all his best tricks and help her meet new friends, too. At least Sparky thought he could until he met Custard, Mary’s persnickety cat. Will Sparky’s best tricks be enough to win over Custard and show Mary making friends is nothing to fear? Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Ming often gets teased for being “weird.” His curious mind and wild imagination make him extra nervous for his school’s upcoming lock-down drill after a deadly dance hall shooting. His teacher calls the Helper Hounds to help calm his nerves—and King Tut comes to the rescue! King Tut knows all about being weird. she’s been in some scary situations herself after being abandoned under a bridge as a puppy. King Tut helps Ming and his classmates through the lock-down drill. Discover how King Tut helps Ming and his friends see the beauty in being “weird.” Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny’s fears on the big day, his parents call the Helper Hounds—and there’s no better pup for the job than Spooky. Spooky was involved in a crime herself—she lost her leg after being shot by a police officer who thought she was dangerous. Will Spooky’s best calming tricks give Danny the courage to tell the truth in court? Helper Hounds are uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. Each book focuses on a different emotional support dog and how they help kids process and overcome emotional challenges.
