Service Dogs

Bow Wow! Dog Helpers

by Jessica Rudolph

A service dog hears a doorbell, runs to its owner, and then nudges her leg with its nose. The owner cannot hear the bell, but she knows there's a visitor--thanks to the dog's signal. In this captivating introduction to service dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these dedicated canines that take on different jobs to assist people with disabilities or illnesses. From opening doors for a person in a wheelchair to calling the hospital when an owner has a seizure, these trustworthy service dogs can do it all. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful pages, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Stephanie Croaning · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book, and others in the Bow-Wow! Dog Helpers series, for an inquiry project with first graders. These books contain many non-fiction text features to reinforce to young learners how to use informational texts. The photos are engaging and pages are layed out in a way that is understandable. Language is appropriate for young learners, and the topic is highly engaging.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good basic book for kids about service dogs. It includes nice photos, words which explain the photos, a glossary, and an index.