[nagdu] Guide dog books on Bookshare

Tracy Carcione carcione at access.net
Wed Jun 1 12:47:42 UTC 2011


Below is a list of many of the books about guide dogs on Bookshare.
I went to Advanced Search, and put in guide dog.
Most are for children.
There seems to be at least one for every school.
The Emma books are there, as are the Prudence books and the Beverly Butler
books.  Even Panda the guide horse is there. And the Duncan Maclain blind
detective books, which I didn't include in this list.  Some are real old,
and some are pretty new.  Some are about people I actually know!
Anyway, here it is.

Guiding Stars
by
Peter Ireson

An Anthology of Guide Dog Achievements
Long Synopsis: = A selection of writings, recollections and images chosen
to convey some of the joys and anxieties, achievements and disappointments
experienced
by the generations of people who have either used guide dogs or helped to
provide them.

A Guide Dog Goes to School: The Story of a Dog Trained to Lead the Blind
by
Elizabeth Simpson Smith

Follows Cinderella as she trains to become a guide dog.

Looking Out For Sarah
by
Glenna Lang

Tells the day in the life of a guide dog from the dog's perspective.

Chip: The Story of a Guide Dog Puppy
by
Miss Barlow's Fourth through Sixth Grade Special Education Students in
Clovis California

Chip the guide dog puppy talks about his life with Miss Barlow's class and
what may happen if he becomes a guide dog.

A Guide Dog Puppy Grows Up
by
Caroline Arnold

Follows honey a golden retriever as she trains to become a guide dog.

Making Impressions: A Handbook for the Prospective Guide Dog Handler 3rd
Edition
by
Jenine Mckeown Stanley

This handbook helps answer the important questions regarding deciding to
partner with a guide dog.

Emma's Story
by
Sheila Hocken

Emma, a Chocolate Labrador tells about becoming a guide dog. In her own
words.

Hello, Goodbye, I Love You The Story of Aloha A Guide Dog For The Blind
by
Pamela Bauer Mueller

The heart warming story of a boy and his guide dog puppy.

Eyes at My Feet
by
Jessie Hickford

Biography and memoir of Jessie Higford and her German shepherd golden
Retriever cross guide dog Prudence.

Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog
by
Eva Moore

Grades 2-3, Chapter book, the history of the first guide dog in America.

Connie's New Eyes
by
Bernard Wolf

Classic book about the life of a Guide dog and her blind handler

Dear Suzie: The Sweet Love Story Between a Dog and her Beloved Human
by
Grace Franchi

The story of a unique relationship between an exceptional guide dog and
her human partner.

Follow My Leader
by
James B. Garfield

After Jimmy is blinded in an accident, he is given a guide dog to train.
excerpts: around if he's blind?" she asked. "With a cane or a guide dog,"
Dr. Wallace explained. "Many blind people ... . Carter changed the
subject. "Miss Thompson
said you might try to get a guide dog." "Dog? What's the good ... of a dog
now? How could we play?" "This isn't just a dog. It's a guide dog. They
are
trained to lead ...
Copyright: 1957

The Right Dog for the Job: Ira's Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog
by
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

A Golden Retriever raised to be a service dog must learn a new job as a
guide dog.

Harnessing Thought
by
Bruce Johnson

This book tries to give a psychological insight into the skillful and
thoughtful mind of the guide dog.

The Leading Lady: Dinah's Story
by
Tom Sullivan
Betty White

The authors take turns telling how a retired golden retriever guide dog
has effected them for the last four years.

Franka: A Guide Dog
by
Walter Johnson

A historical finction book about Franka a German Shepherd trained to be a
guide dog for Jane Wilson
Copyright: 1941

Orient: Hero Dog Guide of the Appalachian Trail
by
Tom Mcmahon

Orient a German Shepherd guide dog led his owner Bill Irwin across the
Appalachian Trail. For younger readers.

Vicki A Guide Dog
by
Margaret S. Johnson
Helen Lossing Johnson

Tells the story of how Vickie a beautiful boxer goes from being a show
dog, to a circus dog, to becoming a guide dog.

Through Otis's Eyes: Lessons from a Guide Dog Puppy
by
Patricia Burlin Kennedy
Robert Christie

Inspirational lessons taken and learned through the eyes of a Guide Dog
puppy in training. Includes Picture Descriptions.

To Guide and Guard
by
Alexandra Hasluck

Relates the early history of the guide dog movement in Australia, the
beginning ideas, the challenges, pitfalls, and successes.

Steve and the Guide Dogs
by
Alberta Armer

Steve wanted his own dog, but when he agrees to raise a guide dog puppy he
learns what commitment and love really mean.

Meet CJ, the Guide Dog Puppy
by
Mary Ereth

CJ, a yellow lab puppy, talks about her life at the campus of Southeastern
Guide Dogs, and her future as a guide dog.

The Eyes That Lead: The Story of Guide Dogs for the Blind
by
Michael Tucker

The author, a guide dog instructor, explains how the dogs are trained and
how they are matched to their blind partners.

Keep Your Head Up, Mr. Putnam
by
Peter Putnam

Biography of Peter Putnam, and how he trained with his first Guide Dog
from the Seeing Eye in Morristown N.J.
Copyright: 1952


The View from Under the Pew
by
Diane Winters Johnson

This beautifully-illustrated storybook introduces children to the true
story of Walter, a guide dog who assists Pastor Diane through her day at
the church.

Light a Single Candle
by
Beverly Butler

14 year old Cathy Wheeler looses her vision from glaucoma, but she wants
to attend regular public school. With help. from a Guide dog and friends.
Copyright: 1962

Emma and I
by
Sheila Hocken

In this her first book Sheila Hocken tells of her life as a child with
juvenile cateracts, her guide dog Emma and how she regained her sight.

Mine for a Year
by
Susan Kuklin

12 year old George raises "doug" a black lab for a year to be a guide dog.
True story with photos about a foster boy and his puppy.

Blind Courage
by
Bill Irwin
Dave Mccaslin

Bill Irwin and his guide dog Orient hike the 2000 mile plus Appalachian
Trail and talk of their adventures along the trail.

Tom and Bear: The Training of a Guide Dog Team
by
Richard Mcphee

The author tells in diary format of his twenty-six days observing a young
blind man training with a guide dog at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a
school in
New York state.

Guide Dog Connections
by
Norine Labitzke

Ashley's mother has a guide dog named Moses, who will retire soon. Chloe's
mother is in prison. The two fifth-grade girls become friends while
learning
about working dogs, blindness, and looking beyond superficial differences
for friendship.

Together: A Story of Shared Vision
by
Tom Sullivan
Betty White

One misstep on a mountain climbing trip plunged Brenden McCarthy into
darkness by stealing his sight and everything else he held dear. But a
too-independent
guide dog named Nelson just might lead him back to life .

White Harnesses
by
R. G. Carter

Gives a history and and information on the Guide Dogs for the Blind
Association in Britain.

Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound
by
Beth Finke

Hanni, a Seeing Eye dog, tells how she protects her owner Beth from harm
and what people should do when they meet guide dogs on the street.

Trust the Dog: Rebuilding Lives Through Teamwork with Man's Best Friend
by
Gerri Hirshey

A groundbreaking look at the special bond between guide dogs and those who
thrive with their help.
Copyright: 2010, Fidelco

The First Seeing Eye Dogs
by
Burnham Holmes

Gives the early history of guide dogs, in Germany and focuses on Morris
Frank and his dog Buddy as they blazed the trail in the United States.

A Brief History of Dog Guides for the Blind
by
Nelson Coon

This book highlights the early history of guide dogs before World War I,
dating back to Pompay and perhaps farther.
Copyright: 1959

Guide Dogs (Dog Heroes)
by
Melissa Mcdaniel

Introduces dogs trained to guide blind people, including Mr. Omar and his
dog Salty who traveled safely out of the World Trade Center.

Tess: Story of a Guide Dog
by
Peter Purves

Follows Tess a beautiful labrador pup from her birth to her graduation
from the Guide dogs for the Blind Association training center in
Leanington, England.
Copyright: 1981

Pat The Story of a Seeing Eye Dog
by
S. P. Meek

A young veteran, injured in the Pacific and returning to civilian life
totally blind, is discouraged and without hope until he is persuaded to
train with
a seeing eye dog.
Copyright: 1947

Dear Kilroy: A Dog to Guide Us
by
Nora Vitz Harrison

The author tells stories about her experiences as a puppy raiser for Guide
Dogs for the blind, and some insights from Riley and Kilroy her dogs.

Maggie By My side
by
Beverly Butler

This book is about a woman's experiences getting her fifth guide, a german
Shepherd called maggie from pilot dogs in Columbus Ohio. Offers good
insights.

I Never Walked Alone
by
Jessie Hickford

Sequel to Eyes at My Feets tells further adventures with Prudence and her
retirement.

Bringing Up Beauty
by
Sylvia Mcnicoll

When Elizabeth's family agrees to raise a puppy for Canine Vision Canada,
she decides not to love the puppy, but as time goes on Beauty becaomse a
friend
Liz can't do without.

Emma and Co.
by
Sheila Hocken

Sequel to Emma VIP, Sheila tells stories of Emma as he is a "old Lady" and
the other labradors in the family.

After Emma
by
Sheila Hocken

Sheila Hocken tells more about her training of her chocolate labradors and
fears of loosing her sight again. Sequel to Emma and Co.

First Lady of the Seeing Eye
by
Morris Frank
Blake Clark

Story of Buddy, the first Seeing Eye dog in America. Historical book
Copyright: 1957

A Day in the Life of a Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
by
Kevin Osborn

Describes the daily work of Pete Jackson, who trains dogs to guide blind
people and then teaches students how to work with those dogs.

Panda: A Guide Horse for Ann
by
Rosanna Hansen

Text and Photographs tells the story of Panda a miniature horse who works
as a guide for a blind person.

Leading the Way: The Story of Leader Dogs for the Blind
by
William D. Eisenberg

Illustrates the history and programs of Leader Dogs for the Blind in
Rochester Michigan
Copyright: 2000

Two Ends of a Leash: Unshackled
by
Grace D. Napier

Two Ends of a Leash: Unshackled is the life story of author Grace D.
Napier. Born blind, Grace came from a humble home in New Jersey. She began
school when
there were no special education programs for children who were blind.








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