With a "crash, bang, and splat," a baby raccoon's world is turned upside-down and she finds herself at Haven Lake Crisis Center. You will be riveted to each page as you join this little raccoon in her eye-widening whirlwind. Rochelle is guided through an incredible forest safety system of wonderful counselors and criminal justice professionals who provide her protection until she can be reunited with her mother. The adventure Rochelle and friends experience, when they plan to rescue their parents from the Animal Detention Center, can only be described by one terrifying forest word, 'WOLVES ' This is a heart-felt story of survival, courage, and determination. It is a story of lessons learned, and attitudes changed as individuals begin to grow up. And it is a story that recognizes the wonderful individuals that enter our worlds, helping provide guidance and hope that keep all of us moving forward in life. Suspenseful, funny, sad, scary, and tender describe TailTalks. It is a "must read" book for children. TailTalks is an incredible tool for all human service organizations and professionals working with children. It will make a difference in the lives of all readers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Deborah Hesselbeinis currently a university instructor of psychology and sociology. She also is a consultant and coach, providing seminars formiddle and executive managers inmajor corporations and non-profit community organizations.Earning herMaster's degree in counseling at the University of San Francisco, she has utilized her training, working with victims of crime, children, adolescents, young adults, and dealing with issues within families and businesses. Deborah has been a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She has also served as an Interim College Chairin Health and Human Services on the university level where she worked with human service and criminal justice professionals within the Bay Area in California. Her love for children and respect for the professionals of the human services community have lead her to create TailTalks. Deborah lives in the Bay Area outside San Francisco with Abby her Pomeranian puppy and family. She enjoys nature, drawing cartoons, and photography. Please visit www.TailTalks.com ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Norma L. Claycomb is a retired French and Art high school teacher. She lives the small-town life in the Sierra Foothills with her dog, Brienne. Norma is a tutor working in an after-school program with elementary school children. She enjoys gardening, antiques, reading, and is a thrift store enthusiast."