Juno is a puppy who loves being close to people. When she is chosen to become Skye's service dog, that bond becomes the beginning of something extraordinary.
From puppy selection through obedience and scent training, Juno learns how to recognize when Skye's blood sugar is low. But her first alert brings a confusing moment. Skye doesn't seem happy, and Juno wonders if she has done something wrong. With time, she discovers what it means to be there for someone she loves.
Just Juno introduces young readers to type 1 diabetes through a story of friendship, hard work, and the devoted pup beside Skye. It's a book for children with type 1 diabetes and for the friends and family who want to understand their world.
And for children who simply love dogs, Juno's journey offers the delight of watching a puppy learn, grow, and discover how much she means to her person.
Cheerful puppy, Finn, couldn't be happier with his life. His days are spent doing all the things he loves with his brothers and sisters. They have romps outside, wrestle, chase, and just have a ball with each other. Then, one day, everything changes for Finn when he discovers he is different. In an instant, Finn's happiness shifts to sadness, and he is filled with doubt.
In this heart warming story, young Finn is confronted with a crisis in self-confidence. He and his litter mates are all beautiful, but unique. Unfortunately, Finn decides to compare and judge himself harshly. His self criticism leads to despair, isolation, and loneliness. With the help of his loving siblings and his mother's wisdom, Finn is able to find perspective. Ultimately, he reclaims happiness when he realizes that his relationships come from a deeper connection, and the bonds shared are stronger than he expected.
Join Finn, Bodie, Pippa, Juno, Scout, and Mia on their puppy adventures as they learn to navigate the currents of life.