Indy, One of a Kind

Toni Stanfield

Hardcover

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Indy's a Pomsky, and she's fast-really fast! But she's not sure if she's as special as she seems, until she meets Olivia, a wise owl who shows her that everyone has their own unique talent.

Meet Indy, the fastest dog at the park. But when this little Pomsky encounters Howard the cat, who can climb trees, Indy begins to feel left out. With help from Olivia the owl, Indy learns that everyone has their own special talents-whether it's swimming, hopping, or carrying a home on your back. Indy learns the value of collaboration over competition, celebrates her own uniqueness, and discovers that we are all special in our own way!

Book Details

Publisher: Mission Point Press
Publish Date: Oct 2nd, 2025
Pages: 38
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.50in - 8.50in - 0.25in - 0.71lb
EAN: 9781965278499
Recommended age: 03-08
Categories: • Animals - Dogs• Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance• Health & Daily Living - General

About the Author

Stanfield, Toni: - Toni Stanfield is the director of Life Transitions Counseling in Traverse City, Michigan, where she specializes in grief and loss. She holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Michigan University and a certificate in spiritual direction from the Marywood Dominican Center in Grand Rapids. Toni has practiced psychology since 1979, holding both administrative and clinical positions. She has been married for forty-six years and has two sons, two granddaughters, and a white Pomsky named Indy. She lives in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, where she is a passionate mental health advocate. Indy, One of a Kind is her first book.

Oliver, Janet W.: - Janet ("Jan") Oliver is a professional illustrator who specializes in capturing people and animals in natural settings. She employs simplified watercolor techniques to enrich the action and emotions conveyed by the text. Jan is also a painter and art teacher, showcasing her work throughout the Grand Traverse region. She has received awards and recognition for her illustrations and paintings. Visit her website at oliverthomasstudio.com.

Praise for this book

"Her book is an invitation for all of us to stop measuring ourselves by what we can't do and start celebrating what we can! I can't wait to read this to my students!"

-Miriam Picó, educator and creator of Mindful and Musical

"Readers of all ages will identify with Indy, a cuddly dog with a strong self-image-until she meets others with impressive abilities she does not possess. Beautiful illustrations invite us into heartfelt conversations between Indy and Olivia the owl as we discover together that self-acceptance and kindness go a long way."

-Anne O'Dell, retired elementary school teacher

"Thank you so very much for sharing this with me. As tears roll down my cheeks, I am in awe of this production. The storyline is so endearing, and I absolutely love the illustrations. Toni, way to take your idea to the next level! This is such a fine book-I love everything about it. Everything!"

-Sheila Mosley, Toni's neighbor and owner of Howard the cat

"I felt the warmth of affirmation spread in my own body as I watched the frustration, curiosity and enthusiasm of Indy across the pages!"

-Lucy Waechter Webb, spiritual leader and somatics coach