WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Doggy Defenders series by National Geographic Kids
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet courageous canine Tiger and follow him as he spends an exciting day with the police in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Gorgeous photography depicts brave Tiger's role as a police dog, and simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Tiger visits a police academy, trains to sniff out important items, patrols famous landmarks, and keeps us all safe. Young readers will fall in love with the witty tale, daring story of heroism, and aww-worthy photographs. Good dog, Tiger!
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet courageous canine Dolley, and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work with the fire department. Gorgeous photography brings to life Dolley's role as a fire dog in Loudoun County, Virginia, U.S.A. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Dolley visits the site of a fire, trains to sniff out flammable items, and teaches kids about fire safety. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs. Good dog, Dolley!
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet helping hound Willow, and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of sweet Willow's role as a therapy dog in Washington, D.C. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Willow visits patients at a hospital, helps children read at a library pajama party, and brings smiles to people who need them. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs. Good dog, Willow!
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this endearing read-aloud picture book, meet courageous canine Stella and follow along as she spends an exciting day at work with the police department. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of brave Stella's role as a search dog in Virginia. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Stella trains to track scent trails, rides in a helicopter, and saves a lost hiker. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-some photographs. Good dog, Stella!
REVIEW
Each of the books in the Doggy Defenders series focuses on the working life of a real dog and his/her real-life partner. Each book is written in large, easy to read, simplified text perfect for young listeners or readers. The photographs match up beautifully with the text and clearly show what the text explains. The books have enough details to provide background on each job and each specific dog and human partner. But as with so many National Geographic books the real winner here are the photographs which show so beautifully the animals and their partners.
Tiger, The Police Dog, follows a Belgian Malinois that works as a police dog in Washington D.C. with his partner, Aida Rodriguez. The book follows Tiger and Aida through a typical working day as they check various locations for dangerous materials. The book also shows through the large appealing illustrations the rewards that Tiger receives for a job well done. There is a question and answer section at the back of the book that offers more information about Aida and Tiger as well as some safety tips.
Dolley, The Fire Dog takes the reader behind the scenes with a fire investigator and his dog as they search for signs of fire starting liquid and the cause of a fire. I found this one particularly interesting because I didn't know that dogs were used for that. Dolley in training and in the field are shown along with her human partner. Their life outside of work is briefly highlighted as well. A question and answer section along with safety tips round out this interesting book.
Willow, The Therapy Dog shows the life of a trained therapy dog who visits a hospital, a school, and a home for veterans to provide comfort to people. With her human partner, Megan, Willow touches lives and gives people a reason to smile. It was a pleasure to read about the great work that Willow and Megan do helping people heal. A question and answer section and tips on being a good friend finish up this sweet book.
Stella, The Search Dog tells the story of Stella, a bloodhound, who works as a search and rescue dog. She helps find hikers and others who get lost in the wilderness. The book follows Stella through a training exercise as well as a search for a missing hiker. It was especially interesting to read about her trip on a helicopter. A nice glimpse into the life of a working dog whose efforts mean so much to so many people. A question and answer section is followed by some safety tips.
National Geographic has so many great nonfiction books for kids.
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