Mom, Dad, and brother Pete all try to get Buddy to obey, but only one family member understands how to communicate with the mischievous canine.

The book is about the time a couple of years ago (September, 2011, to be exact), in which my mom had taken my dog buddy to the lake. They were hanging out comfortably, enjoying the sunset, until fireworks went off. Once they did, my dog run away in a mad dash. My mom called me over to the lake, and then we spent the whole night (and I mean, the whole night, with no breaks whatsoever) looking for him, even making missing posters and spreading the word of his disappearance. The next morning, literally as I was about to go back home, my mom got a call on her phone. Someone had seen the missing poster I made, and they told us that one of their friends (who lived two miles away from the lake) had a golden come to their house the night before and believed it was our dog. So we drove to that house and there he was!

2008 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College Morris Frank lost his sight in 1924, when he was only sixteen. One day, Morris's dad read him an article about an American dog trainer living in Switzerland. This is the story of his relationship with Buddy, his own seeing eye dog.

A young boy with muscular dystrophy tells how he is teamed up with a dog trained to do things for him that he can't do for himself.

A hilarious and tender picture book perfect for fans of No, David that insightfully explores the inner world of a child. The picture book debut from the New York Times bestselling author of I Survived, Lauren Tarshis! To the outside world, it might look like you do everything right: eat your broccoli, share your toys, and behave in the bath. But what about the moments when no one is looking, and your messier, mushier, scared-ier self is revealed? The only one who knows is... the loyal dog friend who sees it all and still loves you just the way you are. This celebration of friendship, loyalty, and unconditional love with man's -- and child's -- best friend is sure to delight and entertain readers of all ages. Laugh along with recognition and delight in this ode to being true to yourself. With tender, humorous text from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis, and joyful, expressive watercolors from artist Lisa Mezoff, this sweet book presents a validating message of confidence, empowerment, and unconditional love.

True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America.

In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina. Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives--and Buddy gone. But Li'l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go. "A testament to the human capacity to endure.” —The New York Times Book Review

Written for teachers, school principals, librarians, and those in charge of after-school programs who are interested in setting up and implementing canine reading buddy programs. Provides tips and strategies for setting up school programs, library programs, bookstore programs, Boys & Girls clubs programs, housing community programs, and court appointed special advocates programs where reading buddy dogs are employed.

"It's the story of...a dog being a dog." -- Back cover.

Buddy, a lovable mixed-breed dog, is rescued from neglect and abuse.