Photographs by Justin Sutcliffe
Read about Rosie, the author’s sweet and shaggy dog, as she cheers people who are sad or sick or lonely. Find out if you can join a visiting program, with or without a pet of your own. And let Rosie cheer you.
Read about Rosie, the author’s sweet and shaggy dog, as she cheers people who are sad or sick or lonely. Find out if you can join a visiting program, with or without a pet of your own. And let Rosie cheer you.
Reviews
Click here to read about Rosie in The New York Times.
“Author of such popular books as The Principal’s New Clothes, Calmenson here tells the story of her own dog, Rosie … succinct yet sensitive descriptions…This is a close-up, valuable, and charming look at the contributions made by working dogs like Rosie.” – Booklist.
“Dog lovers will delight in this photo essay about a pet with an unusual occupation … ” – School Library Journal.
“Rosie…will satisfy readers of all ages.” – The Horn Book Magazine.
“… well-known author, Stephanie Calmenson, shares Rosie’s successes in a true story that is touching and delightful.” – Family Life.
“… an appealing read … if the irresistible bundle of black-and-white fur were human, she’d be Jay Leno.” – Detroit Free Press.
Featured on Fox TV and in Sesame Street and CTW Magazines Junior Library Guild Selection; Scholastic Book Clubs.
“Rosie’s real-life adventures make for one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year.” – Smithsonian Magazine
