Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Kris Turner Sinnenberg (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2-Aero and Officer Mike could be the real-life Officer Buckle and Gloria (Putnam, 1995) by Peggy Rathmann. Russell spent two years researching this book as she accompanied Mike Matsik and his K-9 companion at work, at home, and at play. The description of their daily lives includes details that will interest young readers, such as the hand and arm signals used for communication and Aero's fear of open grating and fire escapes. Sinnenberg's colorful photographs are action-packed and appealing. Pair this book with Rathmann's award-winner for solid examples of fiction and nonfiction on the same topic, and for units on community helpers.

Lynn Dye, Keheley Elementary School, Marietta, GA

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From Booklist

Gr. 2-4, younger for reading aloud. Here's a real live Officer Buckle and Gloria story, but in this case, the officer is no sidekick to his dog. Both Officer Mike and Aero are true partners. Having been together for four years, they work as one. Aero's powerful sense of smell, his fierceness, and his speed make him an incredible asset to the police force. His job is to protect Mike and the patrol car, attacking if necessary, to sniff out drugs, help control large crowds, check houses for break-ins, and do ongoing K-9 training. He's also obliged to do community service. The action-filled, full-color photos capture the remarkable relationship between a man and a dog, on duty and off, as does the clear, precise prose. Shelley Townsend-Hudson
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press; 1st edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563979314
• ISBN-13: 978-1563979316
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #754,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas gift, November 26, 2001

By	Margaret M. Judd (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews

Enjoyed the book so much that I bought two extra
copies and donated them to my neigbhorhood public
library and elementary school....two places that
always have tight budgets. Buy one for Christmas,
your kids will love you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly relevant children's book, September 28, 2001

By	Wordsworth "David" (Greenwich, CT) - See all my reviews

Among the many heroes emerging within our society of late, we are beginning to learn more about the intelligence and acute senses of man's best friend. Aero and Mike as a team work toward noble ends in rescue work and in protecting society. This book explains to children, and their parents, the important role and value to society afforded by the astonishing sensibilities of incredibly gifted creatures like Aero and skilled, dedicated and heroic police officers like Mike. I highly recommend this beautifully written book at a time when, more than ever, our children need to feel that our society is deeply committed to their safety.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids loved this one, and I did too, September 16, 2001

By	Kate Garn (Jeromesville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

I have read and re-read this book to my 4 1/2 yr old daughter and 2 1/2 yr old son many times since we recieved it. What a great uplifting positive explanation of police dogs. My son is fascinated with all things police and fire so even at 2 1/2 he loved this one and my daughter loves the story line. The story is well written and simple enough for little ones to understand but factual enough for the older kids. It was a great change from the fictional stories we always read at bed time. Great Christmas book!!