Stories that make tails wag & kids feel brave!
Books that build courage, spark joy, and support every kind of learner — especially your neurodiverse superstars.
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Books that build courage, spark joy, and support every kind of learner — especially your neurodiverse superstars.
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Ages 4–7
Social-emotional
Waggin' favorites
Dyslexia-friendly
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Book Mary or Emily for your classroom or library! Interactive read-alouds, movement breaks, and SEL workshops that kids remember forever.
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Waggin' Tales Books was founded by Mary Chisholm and Emily Fogarty — a special education teacher, dyslexia tutor, and SEL specialist teamed up with a kids' movement and fitness instructor. Every story we write is rooted in real classroom experience with neurodiverse learners.
We believe every child deserves to see themselves as brave, capable, and worthy of a great story — especially the ones who've struggled to feel that way in a traditional classroom.
Designed with neurodiverse readers in mind — readable fonts, short sentences, and rich illustrations.
Every book weaves social-emotional learning into the story — courage, empathy, inclusion, and self-regulation.
Kids learn best when they move! Our school visits blend read-alouds with Barre and Pound-inspired movement breaks.
Years of classroom experience supporting kids with learning differences
Evidence-based reading support for students with dyslexia
Trained Barre & Pound instructor bringing movement into learning
Interactive author visits for classrooms, libraries & events
Everything you need to know about Waggin' Tales Books, school visits, and our resources.
School visits, story time sessions, happy readers — and very good dogs.
Real reviews from the classrooms, living rooms, and libraries that love Waggin' Tales.
"My son has dyslexia and has always struggled to enjoy reading. After just one session with Mary's book, he asked me to read it again at bedtime. That has NEVER happened before."
"Mary visited our 2nd grade classroom and the kids are still talking about it three weeks later. The movement break was genius — it completely shifted the energy in the room."
"We used the book as a read-aloud anchor for our whole school's SEL theme this year. The discussions it sparked about bravery and kindness were incredible. Highly recommend!"
"Emily's energy is contagious! Our library story time had double the usual attendance and the kids were begging to come back. We've already booked her for spring."
"As a school counselor, I'm always looking for books that open conversations about feelings without feeling forced. Waggin' Tales does this beautifully. My students connect with the dog character immediately."
"Mary's Orton-Gillingham tutoring has been transformative for my daughter. In just two months her confidence has skyrocketed. The books make the lessons feel fun, not like therapy."
"My son has dyslexia and has always struggled to enjoy reading. After just one session with Mary's book, he asked me to read it again at bedtime. That has NEVER happened before."
"Mary visited our 2nd grade classroom and the kids are still talking about it three weeks later. The movement break was genius — it completely shifted the energy in the room."
"We used the book as a read-aloud anchor for our whole school's SEL theme this year. The discussions it sparked about bravery and kindness were incredible. Highly recommend!"
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