A new book has joined the Hank the Rescue Dog series. One kid with ADHD, another with Down Syndrome, learn some life skills through these sassy stories told through a rescue dog and a stray cat. Both of these delightful books will be headed to our granddaughter next month for her 9th birthday.
This time It’s the Cat’s Fault, but we’ll introduce Hank and his human first.
It’s the Dog’s Fault
From Amazon: A boy with ADHD. An unwanted shelter dog. And a very busy family. A combination that spells disaster. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, the entire family learns valuable lessons about the Fruit of the Spirit, particularly patience and self-control.
Will Hank be the answer for Kaden’s ADHD? Or will his shenanigans force the family to return him to the shelter?
Hank, the lovable mutt, will wag his way into your heart as he narrates this humorous, yet powerful, story of hope.
My thoughts: What a combination–a rescue dog (Hank) and a boy (Kaden) with ADHD. What could go wrong? Just about everything! Told from Hank’s point of view, Kaden and his family learn to deal with an untrained dog and a boy struggling in school. And Hank is so delightful has he learns right along with them. What a charming and hopeful story!
It’s the Dog’s Fault at Amazon.com. At Amazon.uk
It’s the Cat’s Fault
When a stray kitten turns his house upside down, Hank the rescue dog is certain of one thing: it’s the cat’s fault… and it might cost him everything he loves.
Hank has always been the loyal guardian of his backyard, but when Kaden brings home a tiny orange kitten, Princess, life gets crowded fast. Suddenly the couch is taken, the rules are changing, and blame keeps falling on Hank whether he deserves it or not. But when Princess goes missing, Hank must decide if jealousy is worth losing his family — or if bravery means helping the very cat who stole his spotlight.
Perfect for readers who enjoy funny dog-and-cat chaos, Because of Winn-Dixie–style heart, and middle-grade animal fiction with real-life lessons, this warm family adventure weaves humor, sports, and the importance of kindness into every chapter.
Can a dog who barks first learn to be the hero his family needs most?
Buy now and bring home this laugh-out-loud, heart-squeezing story that animal-loving kids will read again and again.
My thoughts: Told from Hank the Rescue Dog’s point of view, and even that of the stray cat that moves in. Mayhem ensues, complicating the life of Kaden who’s learning to live with ADHD and now a Down Syndrome boy on his basketball team who will cause them to lose. Hank has a delightful sense of humor and a boy learns that doing the right thing is worth any trouble is causes.
It’s the Cat’s Fault at Amazon.com. At Amazon.uk.
Susan R. Lawrence
Susan Lawrence taught elementary school for 33 years before hanging up her chalkboard to write and speak. She writes novels for both adults and middle grade children. Susan lives in Iowa with her husband and short-legged Lab, Molly. She has 3 children and 7 grandchildren who love to hear her stories.
She’s written other books as well. Here is Susan’s Amazon Author Page.
Not only are the titles cute, but I love that Susan is tackling subjects such as ADHD and Down Syndrome with kids. One of the underappreciated aspects of children’s books is their ability to teach empathy.
Oh, thanks so much, Pete! And she’s done it with a sense of humor because both stories are through the “thoughts and opinions” of the animals.
These two children’s books seem like delightful reads filled with valuable lessons for young readers. They’re definitely worth checking out for my grandchildren. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about Susan Lawrence’s books. Joy. 🙂
Thank you Nancy. Susan is a Christian author with a wonderful story for adults called Flight of the Redwing Blackbird. I also enjoyed her The Long Ride Home. Both are historical novels.
Thanks! I’ll check them out. 📖📚🤓
Thanks, Nancy!
I’m feeling the same thing as Pete! Enchanting titles and the focus on differences and love? So good! Thank you, Joy! ❤️😘❤️
Thank you, Vicki. Copies of these will be heading to Granddaughter Kate for her 9th birthday next month!
I love it!!!! ❤️😘❤️
These books sound excellent! I’ll bet Kate will enjoy them. I’d expect that the books would generate some good conversations between children and parents.
What a terrific article, Joy!
Thank you, GP. How have you been? I sent you an email a week ago–you know which day. Blessings to you!
Sorry for missing your emails, Joy. I really haven’t been going into it very often.
We have had a very cool winter, which has improved my breathing and attitude. Thank you so much for taking to time too check in – I do hope those awful snow storms haven’t been too much trouble for you and your family. Let me know how you’re doing.
GP 🇺🇸
I’ve got infusion #6 tomorrow and am doing well on them! Favorite Guy’s change of Parkinson’s meds, not so well–appointment on the 6th. Snow didn’t bother too much, but ice keeps us from walking. Listened to a doctor this morning who said walking is the best thing you can do for yourself, long-term (we do that), but if you can’t, climb stairs. Okay, I’ll do it, but I don’t like it. ha So cool is better for your breathing? I noticed that walking goes better when it’s cooler. Are summers hard for you then?
Thanks for the post about these books, Joy. I’ll definitely look them over for my young grandsons.
Thanks, Tim. Granddaughter Kate will be getting copies for her 9th birthday next month!
I put them on my shopping list. My grandsons will like them.
Bless you, Tim!
Interesting titles!
Kids will get it, and I hope Kate will like the covers. (She’s getting copies for her BD next month.)