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Welcome to the magical world of "The Adventures of Bella and Choco"! In early 2020, Aaron envisioned a way to share the heartwarming stories of his amazing Classroom Therapy dogs, Bella and Choco, with children everywhere. The journey began with the first book, "Being YOU-Neek," crafted during the pandemic to teach kids about character and essential life lessons. Following this his second book, "The Boat", explores the theme of inclusion, reminding us all that we belong on this beautiful planet we call Mother Earth, accompanied by a delightful coloring book for kids to bring the animal characters to life!
Tragically, Bella and Choco were hit and killed by a car Thanksgiving week 2022. Their stories and books continue to inspire and delight students and families across the country.
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Following the tragic loss of Bella and Choco, Aaron is writing a third book using the characters of Bella and Choco to talk about grief and loss. We all experience these feelings and it's important to know they are OK to feel and give students (and adults) was to process both the big as well as the small losses we experience in life. The book will come out in 2026 and will once again include the magical watercolors of Peter Mader.
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After the tragedy and loss of Bella and Choco, a new member of the team has arrived. Kuumba joined Aaron in the spring of 2025 following this training and certifications. Kuumba is a AKC registered Black Lab. The training with Kuumba was a bonding and healing time for Aaron as they both poured themselves into each other. It's great to have Kuumba as part of the traveling team!
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