Dog Behind the Couch

Pace is an adopted rescue dog who struggles with social anxiety, spending most of his time hiding behind a couch. Through a series of events and experiences, beautifully illustrated, he overcomes his fears to become a happy, healthy, fun-loving pet.Each two page spread has descriptive text on the left, and a representative illustration on the right. The illustration prompts young readers with 'Then, one day...' to turn the page and see what happens next.Children struggling with social anxiety will readily identify with Pace on his journey as he deals with situations including loud noises, new and different kinds of friends, and a special learning environment. In the end, Pace works up the courage and becomes 'The Dog in Front of the Couch'.