JONAS FAMILY BOOKS
MARLOW and TITO
meet MAGIC
Marlow and Tito are puppies who love spending time with their Mom and playing outside. When a cat named Magic joins their family they struggle to get along at first. Magic is unfriendly and wants her space; all Marlow and Tito want to do is play.In this story of family and friendship, readers will join the pets as they learn to live in harmony.
MAGIC
TITO GOES TO THERAPY DEPRESSION
Tito enjoys spending time with his brother, Marlow, but one day, he sees suitcases being packed and finds out that Marlow is moving away, He becomes sad and struggles to get out of bed or eat. Feeling worried, his mom finds a therapist name Lodge, who listens to Tito and helps him feel safe.In this story, readers will join Tito as he learns to heal and love himself with the help of his family and therapists.
TITO
MARLOW GOES TO THERAPY Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Marlow loves to run, play ball, and chase squirrels! Sometimes his mind can’t stay on track, and his thoughts feel cluttered and messy. His mom worries that he will get lost because he’s so easily distracted by the busy world so she introduced Marlow to Lodge, a dog therapist.Will Lodge be able to help Marlow learn to calm his thoughts and focus?
MARLOW
Lodge, is a remarkable yellow lab from Guide Dogs for the Blind. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the behavior of future guide dogs as a respected mentor. He became a well known therapy dog and hero in the transfusion community with the fastest draw rate and highest number of donated units of blood. His legacy continues to inspire guide dogs and all that knew him.
LODGE (THERAPIST)
OUR READERS SAY
Thank you for sending me your wonderful books about Tito, Marlow and Magic!I enjoyed reading all 3 books, and they are now in my waiting room for kids to enjoy as well.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness; your books are beautiful in words and illustrations.
Dana Krafchick, MD
Child & Adolescent
Psychiatrist
I absolutely love this book! It shows kids how approachable and helpful therapy can be, focusing on the struggle of depression. The rhyming and adorable characters make it super easy for kids to follow along or read on their own. It’s an excellent resource for parents and professionals. I can’t wait for more mental health topics to be covered with these pups!
Amazon Reviewer
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I am honored to have been one of Carol's beta readers of her books and was gifted a copy of this book for my daughter who is an avid reader. I am so grateful that this author is broaching mental health topics in accessible ways with bright colored images and rhyming that makes it that much more approachable to children and their families.
Kara Crosswaite. LPC
PAWSITIVE TAILS BOOKS
ABOUT US
Carol Jonas, a psychologist and author of children’s books created the Pawsitive Tails book series to highlight the significant relationship between children and their pets. The series features three of cherished family pets: Marlow, Tito and Magic.
Through Marlow's experience with ADD and Tito’s battle with depression, the books aim to encourage open conversations between children, parents, teachers and therapists.
Drawing from her personal journey of raising children affected by dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and depression, Carol advocates for honest dialogue and self-advocacy. She believes that early therapeutic intervention can help children navigate their unique challenges and lay a solid foundation for the future.