In CANINE KINDNESS CHAMPS - part of the Stanley and Walker action/empowerment series-this lovable crew of pups discover strategies for combatting bullying in everyday situations. Ten chapters featuring the antics of Stanley & Walker teach kids to be supportive allies, foster emotional and physical safety, avoid gossip, be aware of warning signs and speak up against cyberbullying. Young readers learn that empathy, kindness and compassion are the cornerstones of advocacy. That's what makes them CANINE KINDNESS CHAMPS.

EMILY ISRAEL HOFFMAN founded a breast cancer charity in memory of her mother, The Renée Israel Foundation in 2006. In 2011, Emily published her first book, A Blending of Bittersweet Memories, a cookbook dedicated to those who have lost a loved one. In 2013, Emily published her second book, a colorful children's book to encourage healthy eating, Why Are You So Strong, Stanley? The series, Stanley and Walker, began as a collaboration between Emily, and her children, Palmer and Elle, modeled after their pups.