Title: Life Lessons From The Dog
Author: Amy Newmark
Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul
Year: 2019
ISBN: 9781611592887
Page Count: 400 pages
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
This collection contains 101 true stories about dogs and the powerful lessons they teach—loyalty, joy,
resilience, courage, and unconditional love. The book highlights how dogs support emotional wellbeing,
help people through grief, inspire personal growth, and strengthen community bonds. Readers encounter
humorous, touching, and inspiring accounts that emphasize empathy, gratitude, and emotional connection.
The stories collectively promote emotional literacy and relationship-building skills.
Tier Classification:
Adult Civic & Emotional Literacy Tier → Empathy Literacy + Emotional Wellness + Community Connection
Shelf Code:
ADULT‑EMP (Empathy & Emotional Literacy)
ADULT‑COM (Community & Relationships)
ADULT‑WEL (Wellbeing & Personal Growth)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (Adult ELA)
Social‑Emotional Learning (empathy, emotional regulation)
Community & Relationships Foundations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Community Interaction & Communication
Personal Wellbeing & Mindfulness
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → empathy, community connection, emotional wellbeing
Node Placement:
Adult Literacy Node → Empathy / Community / Wellbeing shelf
Title: Life Lessons From The Dog
Author: Amy Newmark
Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul
Year: 2019
ISBN: 9781611592887
Page Count: 400 pages
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
This collection contains 101 true stories about dogs and the powerful lessons they teach—loyalty, joy,
resilience, courage, and unconditional love. The book highlights how dogs support emotional wellbeing,
help people through grief, inspire personal growth, and strengthen community bonds. Readers encounter
humorous, touching, and inspiring accounts that emphasize empathy, gratitude, and emotional connection.
The stories collectively promote emotional literacy and relationship-building skills.
Tier Classification:
Adult Civic & Emotional Literacy Tier → Empathy Literacy + Emotional Wellness + Community Connection
Shelf Code:
ADULT‑EMP (Empathy & Emotional Literacy)
ADULT‑COM (Community & Relationships)
ADULT‑WEL (Wellbeing & Personal Growth)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (Adult ELA)
Social‑Emotional Learning (empathy, emotional regulation)
Community & Relationships Foundations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Community Interaction & Communication
Personal Wellbeing & Mindfulness
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → empathy, community connection, emotional wellbeing
Node Placement:
Adult Literacy Node → Empathy / Community / Wellbeing shelf