Hole in One

"e;Hole in One: A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series"e; addresses anxiety disorder in children; specifically anxiety about going to school and performance. "e;Hole in One: A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series"e; addresses the topic of anxiety disorder but also helps normalize what a child with anxiety might be going through to let them know there is hope and that getting the help they need is important. Dr. Simon Davidson, Chair of the Child and Youth Advisory Committee Mental Health Commission of Canada states, "e;Gayle Grass strikes again! Gayle is a creative and thoughtful author who has created her third book in the Iris the Dragon series. In this series, not only is she adept at accurately depicting different mental illnesses and mental health problems, but she is exceptional at making the story developmentally appropriate and enticing for young children. The goal of the series is to raise awareness, educate and also reduce the stigma of mental illness. Through her stories, she clearly underscores the importance of a total, holistic approach to dealing with mental health problems. 'It takes a village to raise a child...'