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A review by okiecozyreader
A Dog Like Daisy by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
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