My Friend Gideon

In 'My Friend Gideon,' a little girl named 'Becky' dreams of having a pet of her very own. When visiting a beautiful park, Becky decides to adopt a lively little frog. She names the frog 'Gideon' and tries to create the perfect habitat for him. As she considers what Gideon really needs to flourish, Becky learns many valuable lessons about empathy and respect for wildlife. In this poetic and brilliantly illustrated book, children will be both touched and entertained as they join Becky in discovering the true meaning of friendship.

About the author

Heather S. Lonczak holds a PhD in educational psychology and a master's degree in clinical psychology. She completed her MA practicum at Western Psychiatric Institute and was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. She has extensive experience as a research scientist in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and social work, and is a certified DSM-5 clinical interviewer. She has published numerous peer-reviewed social science articles and ten children's books aimed at promoting positive youth development and empathy for animals. Dr. Lonczak lives in Seattle with her beloved family and pets.

Product details

• Authors: Heather Lonczak, Heather S Lonczak, Heather S. Lonczak
• Assisted by: Dusica Dimitrovska (Illustration), Dusica D. Dimitrovska (Illustration)
• Publisher: Heather S Lonczak
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2019
• EAN: 9780578515496
• ISBN: 978-0-578-51549-6
• No. of pages: 44
• Dimensions: 221 mm x 222 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 350 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books