Brisket helps Miryam with online learning [Helper hounds]by Rivadeneira, Caryn Dahlstrand 

BTSB Prebound(Red Chair Press, 2021)

BTSB #: 757224 Available

Dewey: FAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 600

Genres: Animals

Subjects: Terriers - Fiction Attention - Fiction Sick children - Fiction Distance education - Fiction

Summary: Miryam's body doesn't fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. Trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her teacher and schoolwork. She likes in-person learning at school much better! Plus, she misses her friends! When Miryam's dad hears about the Helper Hounds, everything changes. Brisket the Helper Hound knows all about learning to focus and about staying in touch with friends.

Louis helps Ajani fight racism [Helper hounds]by Rivadeneira, Caryn Dahlstrand 

BTSB Prebound(Red Chair Press, 2022)

BTSB #: 757225 Available

Dewey: FAges: 6-9   
Lexile: 610

Genres: Animals Multicultural

Subjects: Dogs - Fiction Racially mixed families - Fiction Racism - Fiction

Summary: Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate overhears dark-skinned Ajani speaking Danish, the boy makes a hurtful, racist comment. Ajani is crushed. Until a chance encounter with Louis the Helper Hound helps Ajani feel proud of his heritage and helps him and his classmates fight racism.