A Helping Hand is a digitally illlustrated storybook suitable for primary and elementary aged children, pre-school through 5th grade. It is written in rhyming verse, which makes it fun and addictive to read time and again. The Format is PDF and should be used as a digital E-book for readers to access. Students can read individually on their laptop or use a Smartboard to share with the whole class during storytime. Open and read as-is scrolling down or change the view to double page so that it appears as a traditional book format. Enjoy Children’s literature with real-world meaning and depth. Great for critical thinking, literacy skills, and teaching empathy, compassion, and responsibility!

Somewhere in the world, there is a person or animal in need!

A Helping Hand is a poetic story that takes readers to different places and situations where pups and people could use the help of a family, friend, or volunteer. Food, water, warmth, a place to sleep, and even a home are things we might take for granted until we see others who don’t have them. Read to find out how pups and people find the love and care they desperately need! Welcome to Read! Write! Rescue! Materials are designed to improve literacy, build character, develop soc/emotional skills, and promote pet education. Themes in the story include homelessness, helping others, pet rescue, and more. At the end of the story, readers engage in comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking and writing skills. Also included is a BE KIND PLEDGE that encourages readers to be kind to animals, people, and the environment. PERFECT FOR YOUR PET UNIT, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY!