Rosie: A Visting Dog's Story

by Stephanie Calmenson, Justin Sutcliffe (Photographs)

Sutcliffe's masterfully composed photographs evince an eye for color, clarity, and balance as they document Rosie's puppyhood and early training, then capture spontaneous scenes of her at work with disabled children and despondent nursing-home residents. Accompanied by Calmenson's succinct yet sensitive descriptions of Rosie's varied work situations, each pictured visit attests to the joy and comfort Rosie brings to others. This is a close-up, valuable, and charming look at the contributions made by working dogs like Rosie."-ALA Booklist

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

48 pages, Paperback

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosie is the goodest girl.

[JustOneMoreBook.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

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[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Beckey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tail about a working dog...