When Dogs Work

by Opal Sinclair

Overview

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.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781772783247
Publisher:	Pajama Press Inc.
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Series:	Big, Little Concepts , #8
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	AD490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

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 Universityin Waterloo, Ontario. Opal has had many pets throughout her life, including three very important dogs. Today, Opal lives in Toronto with her two cats.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for When Dogs Work

2024 The Children’s Book Council “November: Hot Off the Press” Feature

“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

“Covering a wide spectrum of the roles dogs play in our world, this board book will engage young readers and help them develop an appreciation for the amazing canines in our world.”—School Library Journal

“Readers of all ages will delight in seeing each spread’s large, bright photo featuring a dog doing its job....[The book’s] heavy-duty cover and pages will withstand plenty of enthusiastic pawing.”—CLCD – Children's Literature

From the Publisher

2024-07-19
Adorable dogs do big jobs.

Accompanied by high-quality stock photos, Sinclair’s text presents 10 working canines, from a therapy dog to a pooch who acts. Each spread contains a four-line rhyme, written from the perspective of the dog, that offers a hint about its job. Then comes the big reveal at the bottom of the page, set in blue italics: “I am a service dog!” “I am a sled dog!” Each spread also features a decorative blue paw print. This sweet concept book will captivate young dog lovers: The close-up photos of the pups, occasionally seen in action alongside humans, are delightful, and children will learn that dogs can fill roles other than that of pets, though that’s charmingly portrayed here, too. 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 quibble: Some readers may wish that the various dog breeds portrayed had been identified. An appended guide for parents and caregivers stresses the importance of helping others and contains useful tips on familiarizing children with working dogs. Humans portrayed are racially diverse; one child uses a wheelchair.

A brief, engaging introduction to the lives of working canines.(Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews