{"product_id":"straight-from-the-horses-mouth-9781937870126","title":"Straight from the Horse's Mouth!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStraight from the Horse's Mouth! - Children's Book About Equine Therapy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorses can help people fix ANYTHING!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies...you know, the things that bug us! When horses get flies, they swish their tails to make them go away, but since people don't have tails, they come to Archie for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis creative book for all ages takes a look at how powerful using horses can be to help people heal on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Therapeutic and Educational Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis rhyming children's book introduces young readers to the concept of equine-assisted therapy through an engaging story that resonates with ages 4-12. The book addresses emotional wellness and coping skills in an accessible, age-appropriate format that makes it an excellent resource for school counselors, therapists, parents, and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story uses the metaphor of horses swishing away flies to help children understand how they can work through their own problems and emotional challenges. This approach makes complex therapeutic concepts relatable and understandable for young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Author Julia Cook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children's author, counselor, and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published children's books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook's work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the \"what to say\" and the \"how to say it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated by Allison Valentine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllison Valentine is an artist and illustrator who spends her time creating fun and colorful artwork from her Connecticut art studio. She has illustrated multiple children's books, including several of Julia Cook's previous books, and has also received the AEP (Association for Educational Publishers) Distinguished Achievement Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by National Center for Youth Issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 4-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures rhyming text for engaging read-aloud sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on character education and self-esteem building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for counseling sessions and classroom discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"National Center for Youth Issues","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493238313234,"sku":"9781937870126","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_928afac0-0f3a-457b-a497-1a960a4bfade.jpg?v=1730639553","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/straight-from-the-horses-mouth-9781937870126","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}