When Dogs Work (Big, Little Concepts #8)
by Opal Sinclair (Author)
Explore the very important jobs that dogs do every day with this photographic ode to working dogs.
Through ice and snow, I run with my pack.
Towing my friends
Down the track.
Preschoolers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration. When Dogs Work explores the real jobs that dogs do! From guide dog to water rescue dog to actor--these marvellous dogs may surprise you!
In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, When Dogs Work points out the incredible skills that dogs have. Bright photographs of the working dogs will help preschoolers identify the "uniform" of each working dog.
The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless story times.
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School Library Journal
PreS-K--Working dogs are featured in rhyming verse that celebrates their unique capabilities and the many roles they can play in our lives. Starting with a water rescue dog photographed in a life vest, standing proudly at the water's edge, the book will encourage children and their caregivers to examine the photographs and the text to find out what each dog does. The answers to the riddles are provided at the bottom of each page, encouraging discussion. From actor dogs, guide dogs, and pets, a variety of roles are displayed in this beautifully photographed board book featuring a diverse cast of dogs and humans; one photograph features a service dog with a boy using a wheelchair. VERDICT Covering a wide spectrum of the roles dogs play in our world, this board book will engage young readers and help them develop an appreciation for the amazing canines in our world.--John Scott
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Praise for When Dogs Work
"Adorable dogs do big jobs....This sweet concept book will captivate young dog lovers....Youngsters will come away with an understanding of the different reasons people require assistance from dogs; notably, Sinclair fosters empathy for humans in need and the brave, intelligent animals who serve them....A brief, engaging introduction to the lives of working canines."—Kirkus Reviews
"Covering a wide spectrum of the roles dogs play in our world, this board book will engage young readers and help them develop an appreciation for the amazing canines in our world."—School Library Journal
JNF003060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Dogs
JNF053180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Special Needs
