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Description
Abby hates visiting the second-hand clothing shop with her mother — until she meets Joanna and Charlie. Charlie is Joanna’s guide dog, a loyal friend and worker who helps her to see, but he’s no help in picking out clothes for a very special event.
Author Bio
Jan Coates lives in Nova Scotia with her husband, two children and a beagle. Digging for “treasure” in used clothing stores is one of her favorite pastimes. This is her first book.
Alice Priestley has illustrated numerous books including five other children’s stories. Out on the Ice in the Middle of the Bay was shortlisted for a Mr. Christie Book Award and the Amelia Frances Gibbon Award. Her other books include Winning the Girl of the Sea, The Watcher, Clouds on the Mountain and Someone’s Reading This Book. She lives in Toronto with her husband and children.
Review Quotes
It is just the sort of book to help youngsters learn what it means to have a physical challenge.
— Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Coates gives her young readers a taste of what it's like to be blind, but does so in a lovely and up-beat manner.
— CM Magazine
A delightfully written and colourfully illustrated book that would appeal to young children as a read-aloud.
— etfo Voice
This powerful account of friendship and acceptance is extraordinarily written.
— KidsWWrite
A very important book.
— MultiCultural Review
The dialogue is sure, the artwork expressive and sensitive and the story is a lovely one.
— The Brandon Sun
Children will see that being blind doesn't slow Joanna down, and maybe wishes do come true sometimes!
— Resource Links
This story respectfully presents disability as a part of diversity.
— ForeWord Magazine
Provides rich, thought-provoking material that educators can use to allow students to explore their feelings and values.
— Voice (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario)
