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Madi's Everyday Joy

Looking for a heartwarming and educational book for your child? Look no further than Pawprint Academy: Madi’s Everyday Joy! With lovable characters and valuable life lessons, this book will teach your child the importance of gratitude and finding joy in everyday life. Follow Madi and her furry friend Lulu as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up, and discover the power of gratitude and positivity. Written by animal lover CJ Canterbury, this book is a must-read for any young reader who loves pets and wants to learn valuable life lessons.

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Madi's All-Star Fun

This heartwarming tale inspires your child to overcome their fears and embrace new challenges.

“Pawprint Academy: Madi’s All-Star Fun” is the delightful story of how young Madi faces her anxiety over an upcoming All-Star Sand Volleyball game. With the help of Lulu the Yellow Labrador from her mother’s dog daycare business, Pawprint Academy, Madi finds the courage to face her fears. As Madi’s confidence grows, she realizes the importance of having fun and stops worrying about just winning. With relatable characters and important life lessons, “Pawprint Academy: Madi’s All-Star Fun” is a must-read for children and adults alike.

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Madi's Recipe For Teamwork

Discover the enchanting world of teamwork and collaboration in Pawprint Academy: Madi’s Recipe for Teamwork, the third installment in the Pawprint Academy series. Join young adventurers Madi, Ashley, and Kevin as they embark on a delightful culinary journey that teaches them the essence of working together. With the guidance of Lulu the Yellow Labrador from Pawprint Academy, they learn that a dash of teamwork and a sprinkle of compromise make the best recipe for success.

Embark on a flavorful adventure with “Pawprint Academy: Madi’s Recipe for Teamwork” and introduce young minds to the rewards of working together.

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Madi's Adventures in Yoga

Join Madi on a journey of self-discovery in ‘Pawprint Academy: Madi’s Adventures in Yoga.’ This heartwarming children’s book takes young readers on a magical exploration of mindfulness, courage, and creativity. Madi, guided by her faithful friend Lulu the Yellow Labrador, embarks on yoga adventures that teach her to find inner peace, cope with emotions, embrace the power of imagination, and discover the importance of good communication in friendships. This beautifully illustrated tale is a perfect introduction to mindfulness and meditation for kids aged 3-8, while inspiring smiles and wonder. Discover the joy of yoga and meditation with Madi and Lulu today!

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Customer Reviews

Overall, "Pawprint Academy: Madi's Everyday Joy" is an excellent children's book that offers an important lesson in a fun and engaging way. Children will love the relatable characters, the heartwarming story, and the valuable life lessons. Highly recommended for parents and teachers looking for an inspiring read for young children.

A heartwarming and uplifting novel that captures the essence of finding joy in life's simplest moments. The story follows Madi, a young woman who learns to appreciate life's small blessings and find happiness even in the midst of difficult times. Canterbury's writing is warm and engaging, and she skillfully weaves together a beautiful narrative that will leave readers feeling inspired and hopeful.

This endearing story about a conversation between a girl and her dog not only entertains but also imparts an essential life lesson to young readers - to recognize and be thankful for the blessings that surround us every day. The enchanting illustrations add an extra layer of charm to this delightful tale. I highly recommend this book for young children to read and learn valuable life lesson.

A cute story and wonderful message about finding joy in the little things around you, especially when you think things are not going your way. Madi focuses on something that gives her that horrible feeling of being left out. Lulu the Labrador helps Madi consider what's truly important in life and changes her perspective on things. A great message for all children and the opportunity to open up discussions about what truly matters.

I didn’t know what to get my 4-year-old niece as a birthday present and a work colleague recommended ‘Madi’s Everyday Joy’ by CJ Canterbury because she knows my niece loves dogs and she had recently bought it for her son, and I think it’s one of the best gifts I’m ever gonna give my niece! Not only did I love the illustrations but the message of the book is very powerful.

I absolutely enjoyed this excellent children's book. Madi is upset with her mother who patiently tells her daughter that she can't buy her a charm bracelet. Madi wants a charm bracelet for no other reason that the other girls in her class have one. It's a theme all children (and most adults) can relate to. Upset and depressed Madi turns to her dogs and this is where the story takes a delightful turn. Her yellow lab can talk and understand Madi as well. The book is a lovely and sensitive story about realizing the good in one's life and the unnecessary need to consume more and more to make one happy. It's well done and the art is lovely. Five stars!

I recently read Madi’s Everyday Joy by CJ Canterbury, and it's a heartwarming children's book that I highly recommend. As a parent, I appreciate the positive message of the book and the gentle reminder to teach our children the value of non-material things and being grateful for what we have. The story is beautifully illustrated, and the characters are endearing. My kids loved it, and we've read it multiple times since we got it. Overall, 'Madi’s Everyday Joy' is a delightful book that parents and children alike will enjoy. I'm looking forward to more books from this author!

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