Follow an adorable therapy dog helping a child through a getting stitches, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage.

Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Therapy dog Lumos meets ten-year-old Kaia in the emergency room. Kaia slipped during a hike, and now she has a deep cut on her arm.

Can Lumos keep Kaia calm as she copes with x-rays and stitches? Join Lumos to find out more about Kaia as she braves dealing with stitches!

Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.