Tuesday Tucks Me In

Tuesday Tucks Me In follows a day in the life of a service dog named Tuesday and his handler, a disabled U.S. Army veteran named Luis. The story is told from Tuesday's perspective as he helps Luis navigate daily activities in New York City. The book uses photographs to document Tuesday's tasks and responsibilities, from waking Luis in the morning to providing support during subway rides and medical appointments. Their routine demonstrates the practical ways service dogs assist veterans with both physical disabilities and PTSD. Tuesday and Luis's partnership illustrates the deep bond between service dogs and their handlers, while educating readers about service animal protocols and etiquette in public spaces. The straightforward narrative and real-life images make this book accessible to young readers while addressing serious subjects. The story presents themes of friendship, duty, and healing through the lens of the human-animal connection. It offers an honest look at both the challenges faced by disabled veterans and the profound impact of trained service animals in their lives.

Readers respond positively to this photo-illustrated children's book about a service dog helping a veteran with PTSD. Parents and teachers note it opens conversations about disabilities and service animals while remaining accessible to young readers. What readers liked: - Clear, realistic photographs that show Tuesday's daily tasks - Educational value about service dogs' roles - Age-appropriate handling of veterans' challenges - Portrayal of the bond between human and service animal What readers disliked: - Some found the narrative too simplified - A few mentioned wanting more details about PTSD Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (376 ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (272 ratings) Sample reader comments: "Perfect for teaching empathy to elementary students" - School librarian on Goodreads "The photographs tell as much of the story as the words" - Parent reviewer on Amazon "Helped my child understand why some people need service dogs" - Parent on Common Sense Media

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🎖️ Luis Carlos Montalván was a 17-year veteran of the U.S. Army, earning multiple awards including two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart during his service in Iraq. 🐕 Tuesday, the golden retriever service dog featured in the book, was trained by East Coast Assistance Dogs (ECAD) and learned more than 125 commands to help Montalván. 📸 The photographs in the book were taken over several months, documenting a typical day in the life of Tuesday and Montalván, showing their deep bond and daily routines. 🌟 The book was a New York Times bestseller and received the Christopher Award, which celebrates media that "affirm the highest values of the human spirit." 🎓 Tuesday accompanied Montalván everywhere, including to his graduate classes at Columbia University's School of General Studies, where he earned a master's degree in journalism.