Books with author Todd Marshall

Max Masters is a curious boy with a wild imagination. Follow his adventures with his two best friends, Piper and Tristan, as they explore their hometown of Arcadia and beyond. In this second installment of the series, Max tries to unravel a mystery after a series of local thefts takes place. Packed full of mysteries, educational dialogue and exciting adventures, this book series is perfect for young readers who are ready for chapter books and expanding into new vocabulary.

Presenting a Picture Board Book perfect for babies and toddlers! An excellent platform for early learning, this sturdy, oversized board book features larger-than life illustrations in vibrant colors with large, easy-to-read text. In Imagine! Young Pup dreams of adventure! One moment, he’s a pirate on the open seas. The next moment, he is a brave astronaut in space. His active imagination fuels wonderful opportunities for excitement and discovery. Our Picture Board Book series features over 12 amazing titles that children will love to read over and over again! The oversized, sturdy format is perfect for little ones to play and learn with. Check out the other titles in this wonderful series!

Cagney, Professional Therapy Dog is about a school therapy dog, Cagney. Marsha Todd, her partner, is an elementary school counselor. She and Cagney have collaborated as a therapy dog team serving primarily underprivileged children for ten years. The book has been well received by children, educators, and therapists. It is written in Cagney's voice describing her training, work in a school setting, and home life. For her diligent service to children, Cagney was named the 2012 Professional Pet of the Year by the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, primarily as a result of the letters of recommendation fifth grade students wrote at their school nominating her for the award. A great deal of research has been conducted about the healing power of pets and therapy dogs. While petting a therapy dog, blood pressures and heart rates have been documented to decrease. In addition, when interacting with a therapy dog, the brain releases endorphins which increase feelings of happiness and well-being, helping to facilitate the healing process. Professional therapy dogs working in school settings assist students in many ways. They can reinforce positive behaviors, model appropriate social skills, listen to children read, listen to or walk with children who are feeling upset, or engage in therapeutic play sessions with them. Cagney retired this year. The book was written to honor her years of service to children and is dedicated to the children she lovingly served. Mrs. Todd is a licensed professional counselor, registered play-therapist, and has received training in Animal Assisted Play Therapy.