The Not-So-Scary Dog

Tommy is terrified of dogs. When he gets an invitation to a big birthday party at his neighbor’s house, his heart sinks—he can’t possibly go, the dog is enormous and scary!

But instead of staying away, he and his mom hatch a step-by-step plan to face and overcome his fears in time to enjoy the party. This gentle introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids will help them deal with phobias.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to support kids working through exposure therapy.

Alanna J. Propst is a psychiatrist who graduated from McGill University in both the Psychiatry Residency Program as well as the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Subspecialty Program, and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings.

This is her debut picture book. Alanna lives in Montreal, Canada.

Michelle Simpson is an illustrator and designer. She graduated with a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College. Michelle is the recipient of the Brenda Clark Book Award and the Cheltenham Illustration Award.

She lives in the Niagara Region in Canada. Visit her onlineopens in new window, and on Twitteropens in new window, Facebookopens in new window, Instagramopens in new window, and Etsyopens in new window.

Beneficial to families... A fear of dogs is no match for serviceable practicality.
—Kirkus Reviews

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