Buddy by Kate Klimo-ADVISABLE

Klimo, Kate,  ill. by Jessell, Tim, Buddy. Random House, 2013. Pgs. 144. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Content: G

Meet Buddy. Like his name, she was raised to work. After trying several “games,” she ends up as the first see eye dog. Buddy and her new owner make headlines and then start the first American School for Guide Dogs. Learn more about her story in this fictional retelling.

This tale is endearing and informative. The illustrations are detailed and complement the text. Readers will love getting to know Buddy’s world form her point of view.

EL, MS. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.