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

Muscat, Olivia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 195736355X ISBN 13 : 9781957363554

Editeur : Scribble Us, 2025

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Scribble Us
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 195736355X
• ISBN 13: 9781957363554
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Colpoys Allison
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible