When You See A Dog in Vest: Children's Guide to Assistance Dogs

When you see a dog in a vest, it's helping someone do their best!When You See a Dog in a Vest is a gentle rhyming picture book that introduces young children to the important role Assistance Dogs play in everyday life.Through a warm and engaging story, young readers discover why Assistance Dogs wear their special vests, some of the different ways they help their handlers, and why a working Assistance Dog should not be distracted.Children meet different types of Assistance Dogs, including Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Mobility Assistance Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs, while learning simple and respectful ways to behave when they encounter an Assistance Dog in the community.Beautifully illustrated in watercolour by Sarah Lang, the story encourages empathy, inclusion, kindness and understanding while opening age-appropriate conversations about disabilities that may not always be visible.Perfect for children aged 5-8, When You See a Dog in a Vest is ideal for families, primary schools, classrooms and libraries.Includes discussion questions and simple guidance for children about interacting respectfully with Assistance Dogs.When You See a Dog in a Vest is the first title in the Dog in a Vest series.