Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story

by Stephanie Calmenson, Justin Sutcliffe (Photographer)

Color photographs and accompanying text capture the puppyhood, training, and first outings of Rosie, a terrier who loves to play fetch and have her belly rubbed but who also works, brightening the days of people in hospitals and nursing homes.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Dogs, Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Stephanie Calmenson's many popular titles include concept books, funny school stories, poetry collections, books about dogs and, with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole, anthologies and beginning reader chapter books.

Stephanie's books have been called "marvelous" (PW), "lyrical" (SLJ), "hilarious" (SLJ), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist).

Before turning to writing, Stephanie was a teacher, a children's book editor, and Editorial Director of Parents Magazine's Read-Aloud Book Club.

Website: my link text

Reviews

[Julio Bonilla]

[Melissa]

Rosie is the goodest girl.

[JustOneMoreBook.com]

Crisp, candid photographs and friendly, fact-filled text tell the true tale of an exceptionally lovable dog who, through the generosity, skill and hard work of herself, her master, her trainers and vet, brings joy and companionship to strangers.

You can listen in on our chat about this book on our Just One More Book! Children's Book Podcast.

[Cassandra]

What is a visiting dog? Why is Rosie so special? What makes her so special?
This book is about tis dog that visits people. She has a uniform. This dog visits some people that are lonely and sick. She visits elderly too!
Who does she visits? She is a very nice dog.

[Morgan Swank]

Rosie was such a cute dog! I think it's great that people train their dogs to get along with people who don't feel well and it actually makes the people feel better having a visitor. A lot of the stories in the book were very touching!

[Cws]

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[Jamie]

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. This is a very touching book.

[Denise]

A really great book to read to children and help them understand the difference between a fiction and nonfiction story.

[Beckey]

A tail about a working dog...