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.
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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.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"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
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format: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
Format: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.
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Informative in a easy kids way
My daughter has Muscular Dystrophy, but fortunately she still can walk!
I bought this book to read for her and also to her classmates. We all loved! Read more
I bought this book to read for her and also to her classmates. We all loved! Read more
Published 15 days ago by Betina Ferreira
Good factual style--we added one line
We enjoyed this book. It's a straightforward, factual style. Describes a young boy in a wheelchair who is paired with an assistance dog through a program. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J Duif Calvin
As a Teaching and Entertainment Tool
This is a great book to share with my 5-year-old granddaughter. It explains service dogs at her level - in a way she understands and learns, as well as enjoys!
Published on July 30, 2007 by C. Larson
My Buddy by Pari Lynn
"Buddy is more than my friend, he's my arms and my legs." The characters are the Little Boy and Buddy. Read more
Published on March 21, 2007
Every dog should have a job!
What a lovely story about the joy and independence a dog can bring to a child's life. Every child should now the unconditional love of a "buddy", whether it's their own beloved... Read more
Published on June 11, 2006 by S. Grundfest
I am proud to know this book
I had read this book when I was in fourth grade, shortly after it was released. Now, almost ten years later, I've discovered that the boy this book was based on, was a close... Read more
Published on November 20, 2004 by Kalila
A friendly and fun book to read
The book "My Buddy" is about a kid that has muscular dystrophy. He has his buddy, a dog, that helps him do a lot of things that he can do. Read more
Published on March 6, 2003 by "mmmaul"
My Buddy
Book Review
Osofsky, Audrey. (1992). My Buddy. New York: Henry Holt and Company. This realistic fiction picture book by Audrey Osofsky tells about a
little boy with muscular... Read more
Published on March 3, 2000 by Denise Greathouse
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Buddy is my best friend. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Buddy is my best friend. Read the first page New!
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- Life Sciences: Curriculum Resources and Activities for School Librarians and Teachers by Amy Bain on page 220, and page 227
- The General Educator's Guide to Special Education by Jody L. Maanum on page 159
- Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction on Disabilities and Differences for Young People by Marilyn Ward on page 84
- Inclusion Strategies That Work!: Research-Based Methods for the Classroom by Toby J. Karten on page 45
- The Gene Autry Book by David Rothel on page 117
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