By Audrey Weatherstone
When Lady is brought home from the animal shelter, she feels overwhelmed by the busy world around her, full of unfamiliar dogs, people, sounds, and smells. She doesn’t know what to do with her big feelings! But with love and patience from her human, April, Lady learns tricks to help her feel safe, and even makes a new friend. Some days she feels brave, and some days she just needs space.
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Audrey Weatherstone is a singer-songwriter, author, and dog lover based in Richmond, Virginia. After graduating from Shenandoah University, she now works as a music therapist in neurologic rehabilitation and hospice care, as well as advocating for rescue animals, reactive dogs, and positive reinforcement dog training. Her music and writing are inspired by her work as a music therapist and her reactive rescue dog, Lady. Lady Needed Space is her first book.
Format: Paperback, Hardcover
Pages: 32
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-962416-94-8
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-962416-96-2
Release date: May 20, 2025
“Lady Needed Space by Audrey Weatherstone is a heartwarming story about a special dog on a journey to find her confidence in a challenging world. As Lady navigates her emotional journey, we witness the transformative power of friendship and support from her dedicated caretaker and a newfound companion. This touching tale reminds us that sometimes we all need space, help to discover our bravery, and support to be our true selves.”
—Amy Learn VMD, DACVB (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists), owner of the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Richmond, www.behaviorbuzzzzzz.com
“This beautifully written and heartfelt story brings the importance of empathy and friendship to life in a way both children and adults can appreciate. Through the lens of a dog who needs space, the book encourages understanding, patience, and kindness, while celebrating the joy of making connections with others. A truly wonderful resource that touched my heart.”
—Gabrielle Johnson B.S, CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant)
“Audrey Weatherstone’s tender and reassuring picture book is a genuine reminder that we all need acceptance to thrive. We can never have enough books about belonging.”
—Judy Pedersen, author of When Night Time Comes Near
Illustrator Natalia Logvanova was born in the village of Zarechnoye, Ukraine. Natalia’s father worked as a math teacher and was a self-taught artist. As a child, she loved to draw and studied fine art with other children. After graduating from high school, Natalia went to the University of Manuilsky in Rivne, Ukraine. She graduated from the faculty of fine arts and design basics. Today, Natalia lives and works in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. She has worked as an Illustrator for about twenty years, illustrating more than fifty books for publishers in the United States, England, Jordan, Australia, South Korea, Poland, and Belarus. Natalia specializes in children’s illustration; she uses watercolors and digital graphics.
