Raising a Hero

by Laura Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Overview

From the beloved #1 New York Times best-selling children's author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give... series.

Max is a lovable and determined puppy with a lot to learn on his adventure of becoming someone's life-changing friend and helper. Max's puppy raiser, Sam, takes him everywhere; on the bus, to puppy kindergarten, and even to restaurants. But it's tough staying underneath the table when the french fries smell so good!

Discover all the fun and important ways Max earns his special yellow vest as he and Sam work together to help someone in need of a true hero.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996551830
Publisher:	Cleverkick LLC
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	611,378
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Laura Numeroff is the New York Times best-selling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, and What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Pratt Institute. Laura grew up as the youngest of three girls, surrounded by art, music, and books. An avid animal lover, Laura always wanted to write a book about service dogs.

Lynn Munsinger is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of children's books including What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best by Laura Numeroff and Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester.

Hometown:

Brentwood, California

Date of Birth:

July 14, 1953

Place of Birth:

Brooklyn, New York

Education:

B.F.A. with honors, Pratt Institute, 1975; attended Parsons College, 1975

Website:

http://www.lauranumeroff.com

Editorial Reviews

Numeroff gives children a good introduction to the concept of service dogs, explaining why these animals are necessary and the kinds of help they provide. By focusing on a puppy who's still learning but has goals, kids can identify with Max and the pride involved in mastering skills.(Picture book. 4-8)—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2017-09-07
A puppy named Max explains how he's being trained as a service dog in this children's picture book.Unlike most puppies, Max, who appears to be a golden retriever, has plans: he's going to become a service dog. Such dogs can "open doors, turn on lights, and even take off someone's shoes," Max explains. Max's puppy raiser and best friend is Sam, a redheaded white boy. Sam teaches Max the basics of behavior, plays with him, bathes him, and takes him for walks in his special yellow vest. Max can meet other dogs and people while practicing staying focused among many distractions. Once a week they go to puppy kindergarten, where Max learns simple commands like "visit." Also, Max enjoys the privileges of service dogs, like getting to go on the bus, into the library, or even to the movies. Though Max knows he'll miss Sam when it's time for him to leave, he can't wait to start helping someone who needs him because "that's just like being a HERO!" Numeroff (If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, 2016, etc.) gives children a good introduction to the concept of service dogs, explaining why these animals are necessary and the kinds of help they provide. Another plus is that by focusing on a puppy who's still learning but has goals, kids can identify with Max and the pride involved in mastering skills. The appealing, softly colored illustrations nicely capture the affection between boy and dog.A good message excellently illustrated.

Kirkus Reviews