About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is curious about how people with disabilities navigate the world or when they are showing a deep interest in the 'jobs' that animals perform. This is an inspiring true story about Morris Frank, a blind man, and Buddy, the German shepherd who became the first seeing eye dog in America. It explores the profound trust required to rely on a four-legged partner for safety and independence. As a biography for early readers, it handles the reality of physical disability with grace and optimism. It focuses on the hard work of training and the breakthrough moment of success. Parents will appreciate how it fosters empathy and showcases a historic milestone in accessibility, while the simple prose makes it accessible for children who are beginning to read longer stories on their own.
