I Am Sammy, Trusted Guide (Volume 3)

A Dog's Day #3

by Catherine Stier, Francesca Rosa (Illustrator)

Spend a day in the life of a guide dog! Sammy the golden retriever has a big job. Because his owner is visually impaired, Sammy needs to keep a constant watch of their surroundings. And in the city, there is a lot to notice―and a lot of potential distractions too. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

96 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2021

Reviews

[Maryann Macdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

The golden retriever is one of the sweetest dog breeds, and one of the best for guide dog training. In this chapter book, the story is told from the point-of-view of golden Sammy, whose job it is to keep student Jessie safe while navigating the streets of Chicago. Sammy spots danger in the traffic, helps Jessie escape from a fire, and shares her triumph when she goes on-stage to perform. Kids will learn painlessly about guide dogs, who really are man's (and women's!) best friends.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute series! Our 2nd-4th grade readers will love that these books are about guide dogs, working dogs, search & rescue dogs, and more!

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story, told from dog’s point of view.

[Aimée Bissonette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catherine Stier continues her great new chapter book series for young readers featuring working dogs with I AM SAMMY, TRUSTED GUIDE. Young readers learn firsthand about guide dogs and the things they do for their visually impaired owners. Sammy tells the story from a dog’s perspective, which is so appealing. Check out this series for young readers who are proudly transitioning to chapter books. You’ll be glad you did.