We all know how intimidating a doctor visit can be for a child. As both a parent and Certified Child Life Specialist, I use books to help prepare kids for an unfamiliar experience.
Lola Goes to the Doctor is a beautifully written children’s book about a little Yorkshire Terrier, that is nervous for a checkup, but discovers that she is a much braver, big dog than she thought.
The story has captivating photographs of Lola meeting other friendly pets in the waiting room, having an exam by the doctor and overcoming her fears.
The author, Marcia Goldman is an educator in special education and has spent the past 25 years focusing on autism. Lola is her beloved certified therapy dog that visits children in the classrooms. She is also the author of Lola Goes to Work: A Nine-to-Five Therapy Dog.
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I will be giving away a copy of Lola Goes to the Doctor to one lucky winner.
There are several ways to enter the giveaway.
1. Sign up for email notifications at ChildLifeMommy.com
2. Leave a comment on this post about the giveaway
3. Follow me on Twitter and RT the tweet
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5. Follow me on Facebook and share the post
Winner will be announced Thursday, January 1st, 2015
Book will be shipped in U.S. only
Good Luck!
We have a winner!
Congratulations Kelly Garber!
Ahh this book looks amazing! I’m hoping to incorporate animal assisted therapy into my IMP! I hope you’re having a fabulous vacation 🙂
Ps I hope that counts as my entry 🙂
Well, Kelly this would be a perfect addition to your library! You have been entered! enjoy your much needed school break and sleep it up, you are almost done!!! woohoo!
I start my internship in Januaey and I would love to have this on hand to use when working with patients and their families. Most kids love dogs and what a great way to share with them about the hospital.
Plus, my dog’s name is Lola, so it’s a perfect fit! 🙂
Amanda a perfect fit indeed! Best of luck in January, I am sure you will rock it out!
I’d love to win this giveaway!! The book “Lola Goes to the Doctor” seems like a great distraction and preparation tool. It would definitely come in handy when I start my child life internship in January 🙂
Absolutely Morgan! Best of luck in your internship and in the giveaway!
This sounds like an amazing book! I teach special education to grades K-2,and this book would help my students with how to handle going to the doctors! I would love to have this book in my library! I hope you had a great holiday!!
-Kim
That soubds like a perfect setting for it Kim! Best of luck!
Thank you very much :)!!!