A Purpose for Patches: A story of compassion for others and learning survival signs and tools - Hardcover

Oxford, Gail L

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798891091221

Publisher: Selfpublishing.com, 2024

Synopsis

Will Patches complete his training and fulfill his destiny with Sam?

A Purpose for Patches follows an inspiring adventure of a guide dog in training named Patches, whose mission is to become a devoted guide to his blind future owner, Sam, as they start navigating the bustling city together. Join them on this journey of compassion, loyalty, and survival.

This book not only captivates young minds but also aligns seamlessly with social studies standards of empowering children to grasp essential signs and signals during emergencies. Gail aims to share lessons where kids can learn to be more vigilant while exploring the vibrant and colorful world!

In this book, you will learn: 

1. Compassion and understanding for others with impairments.
2. Essential qualities that promote empathy and inclusivity.
3. Signals and Survival signs to enhance communication.
4. Adaptability in challenging situations.

Let the young minds be inspired to empathize, understand, protect, and grow whole experiencing the power of compassion and inclusion for individuals with impairments or disabilities. Don't miss out on this wonderful journey that blends adventure and education.

About this title

About the Authors

Gail is a retired educator of 45 years and the author of, A Purpose for Patches. She has dedicated most of her life to education and has always felt that being an educator to children was her passion, not a job.Gail often shares her favorite saying with her; students, coworkers, peers, family members, and friends, "Your decisions determine your destiny, make wise choices!"She can often be found outdoors enjoying her love for nature and being among God's creatures and creations. Her adventurous side has her fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, horseback riding, and white water rafting. Gail loves reading and has always had a strong desire to write a book of her own, especially a children's book. Having had the pleasure to mentor many amazing children in her educational walk, she was inspired to enlighten the world and normalize para-abilities and neurodiversity through her writing. In this manner, A Purpose for Patches was born--her debut children's book, with more to come!

Gail gives credit to illustrator Melissa Fox, for her creativity and talent in her artwork and scrap art in, A Purpose for Patches. Melissa's educational highlights are: Westside Impact Art Teacher of the Year, implementations of a variety of art programs and art curriculums that include; an art curriculum aligning Arizona standards district-wide, a national "Learn to Read through the Arts" program-grant written, CRS Art Initiative-grant written, gifted art program, and Community School Programs in the Arts. Melissa has been a Maricopa County Parks and Recreation supervisor of children's programs and a cachet maker of First Day Cover watercolors. She is currently a DIBELS reading testing team member.

Edition details

• Publisher: Selfpublishing.com
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798891091221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Fox Melissa
• Number of pages: 50