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itzvi's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A lot of the plot was skipped over very quickly, but I'm not exactly the target audience for this book either. As someone who doesn't even like dogs and is probably a little too old for this I thought it was okay, but nothing special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: War
libraryjewels's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute book that introduces kids (and adults) to what it is like to live with PTSD. Daisy is adopted from the local animal shelter to help a military veteran deal with his PTSD. It gives insight into what a veteran with PTSD may be living with, as well as how the family has to live with the PTSD as well. This is a great introdcutoin to Veterans, PTSD and the use of service dogs.
meritorius_mage's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
azajacks's review against another edition
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katied_724's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a touching book about a dog training to be a service dog. It was really cute because the dog was narrating the story. This is one of my new favorite books.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
3.0
I like the subject matter (veterans, PTSD, service dogs, whole family healing) and I think it's done well. I particularly like that Daisy does not succeed as a service dog, but things still work out.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
3.0
“One person hurts, and the whole pack carries the burden.” P. 107
A Dog Like Daisy is about Miss Daisy, a service dog who begins training to help a military veteran to adjust to civilian life and release some of his anger/fear. He easily is alarmed by quick motion, Dias de Muertos skeletons, and Daisy tries to help him so he doesn’t react.
The story is told from Daisy’s point of view, which for an adult reader, is a little off, but is probably enjoyable for a young child. I think 3-5th graders especially would enjoy it - especially if they have military family members. There don’t seem to be many books like this for children of service members.
Daisy senses emotions of her caregiver and relates many senses to colors or related activities, ex: “giggling little hiccups of green-and-yellow joy.”
My well-read 11 year old son did not get that his son Micah was jealous of Daisy, because he had an appreciation and closeness to her. My son said, “but she is just a dog.” So some things may need to be discussed with this book.
I like that it is less than 200 pages. So many middle grade books don’t get finished in my library. Students love this one. It’s short but not childish. What’s not to love about a dog who wants to help a military veteran. Daisy is a delight.
“But a small, simple yes can be a very big thing.” P156
A Dog Like Daisy is about Miss Daisy, a service dog who begins training to help a military veteran to adjust to civilian life and release some of his anger/fear. He easily is alarmed by quick motion, Dias de Muertos skeletons, and Daisy tries to help him so he doesn’t react.
The story is told from Daisy’s point of view, which for an adult reader, is a little off, but is probably enjoyable for a young child. I think 3-5th graders especially would enjoy it - especially if they have military family members. There don’t seem to be many books like this for children of service members.
Daisy senses emotions of her caregiver and relates many senses to colors or related activities, ex: “giggling little hiccups of green-and-yellow joy.”
My well-read 11 year old son did not get that his son Micah was jealous of Daisy, because he had an appreciation and closeness to her. My son said, “but she is just a dog.” So some things may need to be discussed with this book.
I like that it is less than 200 pages. So many middle grade books don’t get finished in my library. Students love this one. It’s short but not childish. What’s not to love about a dog who wants to help a military veteran. Daisy is a delight.
“But a small, simple yes can be a very big thing.” P156
hcpenner's review against another edition
4.0
This story is written from the point of view of a rescue dog named Daisy. The voice did not always feel authentic, probably because this book tried to cover a lot of ground, including Daisy's flashbacks to being a fighting dog.
The main focus of the story is a family's struggle to adapt to a returning service member's severe PTSD. It does a good job showing what this struggle is like for not only the father (the returning soldier) but also the rest of the family that has to tread carefully around his triggers.
PTSD is a reality for many families these days, and I was happy for my older-MG son to read this story and begin to have a frame of reference for this subject.
The main focus of the story is a family's struggle to adapt to a returning service member's severe PTSD. It does a good job showing what this struggle is like for not only the father (the returning soldier) but also the rest of the family that has to tread carefully around his triggers.
PTSD is a reality for many families these days, and I was happy for my older-MG son to read this story and begin to have a frame of reference for this subject.
leonalists's review against another edition
4.0
Really beautiful descriptive language around emotions. Good read aloud with my kid.