PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT  GUIDE DOGS AND PUPPY RAISERS A Bibliography Compiled by Andrea Loughry		Books	Info for Raisers	Home	Email us with comments or about a book
While some of these titles may be difficult to find in bookstores, all of them can still be found on the shelves of libraries across the U.S. If you do not see the book you are looking for in your local library, ask the librarian about getting it for you through Interlibrary Loan.	Non-fiction for Teens & Tweens	Fiction for Teens and Tweens	Books for Adults	Videos	Hard to Find Books

	Chip: The Story of a Guide Dog Puppy by Ms. Barlow's 4th-6th Grade Special Education Students at Jefferson Elementary in Clovis CA     Each year the learning handicapped students at Jefferson Elementary School in Clovis, California, welcome a puppy into their classroom to help their teacher socialize it for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. The students wrote and illustrated this national award-winning book which chronicles the life of a guide dog from birth at the kennels to what happens if it does not make it as a working guide dog. (2002).
	Dinah, the Dog with a Difference by Esta De Fossard     Outgoing, adventurous Dinah finally finds happiness and purpose as a guide dog in this photographic picture book. (1985).
	Ginger Leads the Way (Pet Tales series) by Liam O’Donnell Ginger is a beautiful Golden Retriever, and her family loves her.  But Ginger is more than just a pet.  She is a guide dog. Also includes a read-along CD. (2004)
	Looking Out for Sarah by Glenna Lang       Follow black lab Perry through his day of guiding Sarah, and hear about their big adventure that showed the world what a  guide dog team can accomplish. (2001)
	Mom Can't See Me by Sally Hobart Alexander     Life with a blind mom--and her guide dog Merit.  (1991)
	Mom's Best Friend by Sally Hobart Alexander     When beloved guide dog Merit dies, mom is off to the Seeing Eye for a new guide.  But will Ursula ever be able to take Merit's place?  (1992)
	Orient: Hero Dog Guide of the Appalachian Trail by Tom McMahon       The true story of Orient, a German Shepherd guide dog, and his blind owner, Bill, as they hike their way up the Appalachian Trail, from North Carolina to Maine. (1995)
	Rugby and Rosie by Nan Parson Rossiter     Black lab Rugby isn't so sure about it when his boy warmly welcomes guide dog puppy Rosie into the family. But when Rosie must leave for harness training a year later, Rugby misses her most of all. (1997)
	The Story of Texan by Andrea Loughry Follows golden retriever Texan from puppyhood through graduation day at Guide Dogs for the Blind in Oregon. Available only online.
	That Nelson! By Tom Sullivan     Actor Tom Sullivan relates the antics of his new black lab dog guide, Nelson, and how he grows from a mischievous pup to a responsible adult dog. (1995)