My Name Is Jem: A Tale of a Guide Dog Superstar - Hardcover

Muscat, Olivia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 195736355X ISBN 13: 9781957363554

Verlag: Scribble Us, 2025

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Join Jem on her adventures as a guide dog extraordinaire!

My Name is Jem introduces a lovable Labrador with a very important job. Though Jem enjoys playing with her favorite yellow bone and getting cuddles, her most crucial role is guiding her handler safely through the world.

With humor and vivid illustrations, children discover the invaluable work of guide dogs like Jem while enjoying her fun-loving yet dedicated spirit. Olivia Muscat, a blind disability activist and guide dog user, shares this authentic story in collaboration with award-winning artist Allison Colpoys, whose distinctive, colorful style brings humor and warmth to every page.

Perfect for:

• Educators and Librarians: An essential resource for teaching guide dog etiquette and disability awareness in an engaging, accessible way
• Families: A heartwarming choice for family storytime that naturally opens discussions about respect and understanding
• Young Dog Lovers: Jem's funny and inspiring adventures help children understand the special world of guide dogs

My Name is Jem is a joyful story that educates, entertains, and fosters understanding, offering readers of all ages a glimpse into the incredible collaboration between guide dogs and their handlers. Included with the book is a QR code for an audio version, narrated by Olivia Muscat herself.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Olivia Muscat lives in Naarm/Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Australia with her guide dog, Jemima. When she's not writing, Olivia teaches children and occasionally performs on stage. Olivia loves singing, dancing, the beach and ice cream. Jemima loves sleeping, fetching, the beach and ice cream. They're a match made in heaven.

Allison Colpoys is a designer and illustrator from Naarm/Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Australia. Known for her distinctive, vibrant style, Allison combines digital and traditional media to create emotive stories through expressive use of color and pattern. Her illustrations appear in numerous books for young readers, including Under the Love Umbrella and All the Ways to Be Smart. She has received the Children's Book Council of Australia's Crichton New Illustrator Award, two Australian Book Industry Awards, and multiple Australian Book Design Awards.

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Meet Jem, a lovable Labrador with a very important job!

While Jem loves playing with her favorite yellow bone and getting lots of cuddles, she’s also a fully trained guide dog who helps her handler navigate the world. Through playful adventures and heartwarming moments, discover how Jem balances her fun-loving nature with the focus and dedication needed to be an extraordinary guide dog.

Written by blind disability activist and guide dog user Olivia Muscat, with illustrations by award-winning artist Allison Colpoys, this delightful picture book offers an insider’s view of the special bond between a guide dog and its handler. Includes an audio version narrated by the author herself.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Scribble Us
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 195736355X
• ISBN 13: 9781957363554
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Zeichner: Colpoys Allison
• Anzahl der Seiten: 32
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar