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A dog is a dog

My Name is Jem: a tale of a guide dog superstar by Olivia Muscat

November 15, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

My Name is Jem: a tale of a guide dog superstar is a delightful introduction to the subject of a guide/service dog. In a child friendly (but slightly “talk down” to adults at times), and through the eyes of Jem themselves, we see the things a guide/service dog does. Such as how they help their handler or how they became a guide dog and so forth. We also learn that a dog, regardless of their job, is a dog and likes downtime, playtime, pets and […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health Tagged With: Allison Colpoys, animals, disabilities, dogs, Olivia Muscat, service animals

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:556 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health · Tags: Allison Colpoys, animals, disabilities, dogs, Olivia Muscat, service animals ·
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What do you do with a book like Captain Starfish?

June 29, 2018 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Sometimes when you find a rated three book it can be hard to write a review. “It is a nice book. It is pretty. You should read this book.” The end. However, with Captain Starfish there is more but how does one describe the fact that the classic feel of the illustrations sets the tone of the story? How do I say that the modern theme of overcoming fear has a slightly different take this time? Is it possible to say that this time the […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Allison Colpoys, Davina Bell, Fear, Feelings

BlackRaven's CBR10 Review No:235 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Allison Colpoys, Davina Bell, Fear, Feelings ·
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