Iggy is a very special dog. He is a facility dog. He facilitates communication between children and others when scary things happen. This story is told from a child’s point of view. They need to speak to adults, police, and others, and things seem very scary. But Iggy is there to help get through it all. This book is a great resource for those wanting to see a different side of service dogs.

Child abuse victims, when they are very young, are often frightened to have to go to court, and testify.

This picture book is about a dog that helps kids gain confidence and feel safe when they do have to go to court.

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This is a sweet, reassuring book, about what the process is. Hopefully this book is followed like a real life dog like Iggy.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This book deals with a difficult and scary subject. When a child has had something bad happen and must tell someone in authority, it is often easier to open up with a friend by your side. The photographs are wonderful. The subject matter is handled tastefully and sympathetically. This is a book that children will understand and might even be able to read by themselves.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with a digital copy.
I would love to see this as an over sized print book in many offices where children could view it before they have a scary visit.

it's a fast, sweet and moving read with lovely picture.
It'll surely be appreciated by children and it can help adults to better understand the role of a dog in helping.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.