Written by a school social worker and a doctor of physical therapy and certified animal-assisted intervention specialist, illustrated by a former teacher, and starring one very good dog.
Author, school social worker
Karen L'HommeDieu, LMSW, has spent over 20 years helping young people find their footing during life's toughest moments. As a social worker in schools and youth justice settings, she has seen firsthand how resilience grows when someone believes in you.
Co-author, doctor of physical therapy, Daisy's handler
Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy and an educator, Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS), currently pursuing a doctorate in education, known for his commitment to healthcare and education.
When Daisy sank on her first day home, Russ taught her a new way to swim on three legs.
Illustrator
Patrick Carlson is a former teacher and lifelong cartoonist who turned his childhood passion for comics into a successful career in children's book illustration.
The star
Daisy is a three-legged dog and certified therapy dog from Apollo Beach, Florida. After losing a leg as a puppy and relearning to swim, she now visits schools to help children accept their differences.
