SAMMY MEETS NEW FRIENDS AT THE ZOO: The Adventure of a Guide Dog Team
Triple E: Engaging, Entertaining, and Educational
Join Cindy and Sammy on their exciting guide dog team adventure at the zoo!
Discover the world of guide dogs as we answer essential questions: What commands do they follow? Why does Sammy wear a harness? How does Cindy navigate with Sammy despite having some vision? These questions and more are explored throughout the book, alongside new friendships.
Each chapter is filled with delightful and educational dialogue that will keep readers laughing while they learn. At the end of each chapter, readers will find interesting facts about various animals and their habitats.
The illustrations are inspired by photographs taken during the author’s visits to the zoo with her Golden Retriever guide dog. Meet the playful Colobus monkey and its babies, the lively Spider monkey who stretches out his arm to encourage Sammy to come closer, and the curious river otter, who shares a nose-to-nose moment with Sammy through the glass wall of the otter tank.
Experience the giraffe and her baby tossing leaves to Sammy for a snack, with the playful admonition, "What? Sammy, don't touch those leaves!" Sammy learns, "Oops. I'm not supposed to eat things from strangers or off the ground." The black rhino shares his story about extinction, while the mother tiger talks to Sammy about her cubs.
This book is filled with learning opportunities and heartwarming stories that will make readers of all ages laugh out loud. And you won’t believe the unbelievable true story involving the zebras!
Cheryl has once again blended intrigue, learning, and laughter seamlessly. I highly recommend "The Adventure of a Guide Dog Team Series" for both my students and my own children. It's a must-have, and we eagerly await the next adventure!
—Jacqueline S., 4th-grade teacher