My Buddy (An Owlet Book) [Paperback]

Audrey Osofsky (Author), Ted Rand (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1994 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: An Owlet Book

Buddy is the best dog a boy could have. He and his master are always together. They play ball, and go for walks, and take good care of each other. Nothing can separate them. They're a team.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-- A young boy with muscular dystrophy goes to a special camp where he is paired with an intelligent golden retriever who performs everyday tasks that are too difficult for the physically challenged. They are leashed together while the boy learns to give commands, and Buddy learns to obey. When they leave camp, the dog is able to help his human friend dress, attend school, shop, and play. Readers will benefit from this easy-to-read, first-person narrative of an unusual friendship that also demonstrates the desires of the handicapped to be independent and to be treated like everyone else. Graceful watercolor illustrations that emphasize the closeness between boy and dog are a perfect accompaniment to this entertaining and informative book. --Valerie F. Patterson, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"This easy-to-read, first-person narrative of an unusual friendship demonstrates the desires of the handicapped to be independent and to be treated like everyone else. Graceful watercolor illustrations that emphasize the closeness between boy and dog are a perfect accompaniment to this entertaining and informative book." --School Library Journal

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (September 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080503546X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805035469
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Issues > Special Needs > Fiction

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is about a boy and his dog., November 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: My Buddy (Hardcover)

This book is about a boy and his dog, Buddy. The boy has a disease called muscular dystrophy. Buddy helps the boy go places and get things. Buddy is a working dog. Buddy and the boy have to do everything together. They go to school and to Mike's house to play video games. At bedtime, the boy brushes Buddy's shiny coat and tells Buddy to turn off the light. Buddy is a wish come true for the boy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Buddy, June 30, 2006

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Judith Norton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Buddy (An Owlet Book) (Paperback)

This was a good book to explain to children what a service dog does. The kids I have read the book to all seemed to understand and enjoy it. There is one picture I don't like, though, because the boy looks mad and the dog looks scared. I don't want people to get the idea that you have to be mean to make a dog obey you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful book about helper dogs, September 21, 2005

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Lissa Johnston - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Buddy (An Owlet Book) (Paperback)

This book demonstrates the complex dynamic of helper dogs and their owners. It is beneficial to readers of all ages. How often have you come into contact with a helper dog and wondered why you couldn't pet them? They are so well-behaved and friendly looking - why not? Well, if you read this book, you will learn why not. Buddy the golden retriever is a hard-working helper, but he is also a good friend to his owner. This would be a great addition to any school library.