Chloe and Marbles are best friends. But one day, Marbles gets sick, and no one can save him. Will she ever feel better? Discover the circle of life with Chloe and Marbles. Tips & interactive play therapies at end of book.
Playdate Kids Publishing specializes in early childhood, social and behavioral development. A child’s psyche is delicate, so guiding them through a communal or emotional situation must be handled with special care.
Our goal is for kids to feel comfortable with their own emotions and safe in their current environments. By offering entertaining adventures for the reader, we hope to fully engage kids in difficult social arenas with both their peers and with adults. Afterward, children can more fully adjust and embrace these experiences with a confident new outlook and understanding of self.
Written to American Psychology Association standards, parents can use the books as certified guides of instruction. In fact, these books have been successfully implemented in sessions with child psychologists yielding amazing results in raising a child’s self-esteem.
While the stories are lessons, they are not designed with the heavy hand of instruction, but rather the gentle, guiding hand of a new friend. The Playdate Kids are role models in social interaction and behavior, designed to appeal to all kids.
Reviews
Mama’s Musings
By: Christine Hohlbaum
The Playdate Kids: Chloe Loses Her Pet, by Annie Thiel, Ph.D, was a more, timely book as their beloved Black Lab, Pup-Pup gave in to her 14 year-old arthritic body, at my mom’s house in VA. Although miles away, our hearts bled the day we found out about her passing. Chloe Loses Her Pet, a year later was the necessary balm for our souls. My voice wavered at the end of the book in which Chloe heals and welcomes a new pet into her heart. Even my son used his words, saying he’d be sad if his pet guinea pig died. I’m glad to have this book now the day we face that challenge.
Award Recipient of: National Family Center Seal of Approval, Family Review Center Gold Seal Award, Mom’s Choice Award, Indie-Excellence Award, USA Best Books Award, Reader’s View Award, The New Parents Guide Seal of Approval, and American Baby Center Gold Seal Award.
Report Copyright InfringementDr. Thiel, renowned child psychologist and co-author of The Playdate Kids, boasts an outstanding background in all areas of psychology, authenticating the Playdate Kids series with her invaluable contribution. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from California State University at San Jose, Dr. Thiel earned a Graduate Degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Counseling Guidance from California State University at Northridge. She completed her education with a PhD in Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dr. Thiel has had several papers published in psychological journals, as well as the book she collaborated with her late husband on, “When Your Child Isn’t Doing Well in School”, (Contemporary Books). She is a clinical member of both the California and American Psychological Associations, and is also affiliated with The California, American, and International Associations of Marriage, Family & Child Counselors, as well as The Los Angeles County Psychological Association. She holds licenses in both Psychology and Marriage, Family & Child Therapy. Currently, Dr. Thiel maintains a prolific private practice in Malibu, California. She has four lovely daughters and six beautiful grandchildren!
