Bella the Therapy Dog
AGES 4-9
Bella the Therapy Dog
A social-emotional learning book series that helps kids ages 4–9 understand their feelings and energy levels.
Perfect for ages 4–9 and SEL classrooms.
Happy Energy • Calm Energy • Focused Energy • Rested Energy • Understanding Feelings • Coping Strategies • Bella the Therapy Dog
Meet Bella
In our book series, Bella the Therapy Dog guides children on a heartwarming journey through their feelings. By using a clever system of colorful energy levels, Bella makes abstract emotions easy to see and understand. Whether your child is feeling the 'Red' of high energy and big frustrations or the 'Blue' of low energy and sadness, Bella offers gentle, practical coping strategies to help them self-regulate and find their way back to 'Green'. It's more than just a story; it's a supportive tool for emotional growth.
Meet Bella's Stories
Explore the colorful adventures of Bella the Therapy Dog, designed to help children understand their emotions and energy levels through engaging stories and practical tools.
Inside the Series
Book 1: Bella the Therapy Dog: What Zone Are You In?
Book 2: Bella and the Blue Zone
Book 3: Bella and the Green Zone
Book 4: Bella and the Yellow Zone
Book 5: Bella and the Red Zone
Understanding Feelings and Energy Levels
When We Feel Sad or Tired
When We Feel Calm and Ready
When We Feel Excited or Silly
When We Feel Mad or Frustrated
🐾 About the Author
Stacy Pleta, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping children understand their feelings and build lifelong emotional regulation skills. Through her work with children, families, and schools, Stacy has seen firsthand how important it is for kids to learn how to recognize and manage their emotions in a healthy, positive way.
Inspired by her love for animals and her dedication to social-emotional learning, Stacy created Bella the Therapy Dog, a friendly and relatable golden retriever who helps children explore their feelings in a simple, engaging, and supportive way.
The Bella the Therapy Dog series was designed to support children, parents, teachers, and counselors by introducing important emotional concepts—like the Zones of Regulation—in a way that is easy to understand and fun to follow.
Stacy lives in Virginia with her family and continues to develop resources that support children’s emotional growth, confidence, and well-being.
🐶 About Bella
Bella is a happy, gentle golden retriever who loves helping children learn about their feelings. Just like kids, Bella experiences all kinds of emotions—from calm and focused to frustrated and overwhelmed. With guidance, practice, and the right tools, Bella learns how to understand her feelings and make positive choices.
Through Bella’s stories, children learn that all feelings are okay—and they have the power to manage them.
Teacher Verified
“Bella the Therapy Dog has become a valuable tool in our classroom. The energy levels make it so easy for my students to communicate how they feel and find the right tool to stay calm and focused.”
Early Childhood Educator
Sarah Jenkins
Get in Touch with Bella
Have questions about Bella's energy levels or coping strategies? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to our team today.
Email: hi@bellatherapydog.com