Panda: A Guide Horse for Ann - Hardcover

Hansen, Rosanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590781848 ISBN 13: 9781590781845

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, 2005

Synopsis

People are often surprised when they first see Panda guiding her owner, Ann Edie through her New York town. Panda is a miniature horse, and she knows how to help Ann go anywhere she wants to go. As a guide horse, it is Panda's job to see for Ann, guiding her across busy streets, through crowded buildings, and even into cars or onto trains. Panda is one of the first miniature horses to be trained as a guide animal, and she takes her responsibility to Ann very seriously. Ann and Panda use special signals to tell each other when to stop, when to go, or where there might be danger. Together they can tackle almost any situation with confidence.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosanna Hansen is the author of more than fifteen children's books. Before she decided to write full-time, she worked in children's books as a publisher and editor in chief at such companies as Weekly Reader, Reader's Digest Children's Books, and Groilier.

Neil Soderstrom is a book photographer as well as an author and editor. His photos have appeared in many national magazines, including Ranger Rick, Parade, Equine Journal, Country Living, Family Circle, Horticulture, Fine Gardening, and Garden Gate.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-5–Everyone knows about guide dogs for the blind. But guide horses? Panda is a miniature horse, one of the first to be trained to help Ann Edie, a blind woman. Readers are introduced to Panda and Ann and taken through their day together. While the woman teaches at a high school, Panda stays nearby. She accompanies Ann to the grocery store, and on a picnic. She's truly part of the family. The audience learns how the horse was trained and how she came into Ann's life after her beloved guide dog succumbed to old age. Cuddles, the first full-time trained guide horse, gets a mention. The topic is fresh and interesting. The writing is inviting and clear; the pictures are heart-warming. Abundant photographs are large and colorful. Panda is shown ringing her bell to be let out for a bathroom break. She's also shown picking up dropped keys, helping Ann cross a busy street, etc. She is competent and adorable. Cuddles is even shown wearing sneakers to protect her hooves. There is little else available on this new topic. A pleasant, upbeat introduction to a current subject.–Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1590781848
• ISBN 13: 9781590781845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48