Description
Explore the very important jobs that dogs do every day with this photographic ode to working dogs.
Through ice and snow,
I run with my pack.
Towing my friends
Down the track.
Preschoolers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration. When Dogs Work explores the real jobs that dogs do! From guide dog to water rescue dog to actor-these marvellous dogs may surprise you!
In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, When Dogs Work points out the incredible skills that dogs have. Bright photographs of the working dogs will help preschoolers identify the "uniform" of each working dog.
The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless story times.
- 5,000-copy print run
- Pitch to major review media, including The New York Times, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal
- Featured at virtual and in-person conferences
- Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors
- Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
- E-newsletter promotion
About the Author
Opal Sinclair began writing bedtime stories for her younger sisters when she was a child. Raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Opal earned her Masters in English and Film at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Opal has had many pets throughout her life, including three very important dogs. Today, Opal lives in Toronto with her two cats.
Reviews
Praise for When Dogs Work
"Adorable dogs do big jobs....This sweet concept book will captivate young dog lovers....Youngsters will come away with an understanding of the different reasons people require assistance from dogs; notably, Sinclair fosters empathy for humans in need and the brave, intelligent animals who serve them....A brief, engaging introduction to the lives of working canines."-Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781772783247
Author Opal Sinclair
Format Hardback
Page Count 24
Imprint Pajama Press
Publisher Pajama Press
