When Dogs Work - (Big, Little Concepts) by Opal Sinclair (Hardcover)

About the Book

A photographic celebration of working dogs! This is an energetic and educational picture book about the real jobs that dogs do, from guide dog to water rescue dog to actor--these marvellous dogs may surprise you!

Book Synopsis

Explore the very important jobs that dogs do every day with this photographic ode to working dogs.

Through ice and snow,
I run with my pack.
Towing my friends
Down the track.

Preschoolers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration. When Dogs Work explores the real jobs that dogs do! From guide dog to water rescue dog to actor--these marvellous dogs may surprise you!

In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, When Dogs Work points out the incredible skills that dogs have. Bright photographs of the working dogs will help preschoolers identify the "uniform" of each working dog.

The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless story times.

Review Quotes

Praise for When Dogs Work

2024 The Children's Book Council "November: Hot Off the Press" Feature

"Adorable dogs do big jobs....This sweet concept book will captivate young dog lovers....Youngsters will come away with an understanding of the different reasons people require assistance from dogs; notably, Sinclair fosters empathy for humans in need and the brave, intelligent animals who serve them....A brief, engaging introduction to the lives of working canines."--Kirkus Reviews

"Covering a wide spectrum of the roles dogs play in our world, this board book will engage young readers and help them develop an appreciation for the amazing canines in our world."--School Library Journal

"Readers of all ages will delight in seeing each spread's large, bright photo featuring a dog doing its job....[The book's] heavy-duty cover and pages will withstand plenty of enthusiastic pawing."--CLCD - Children's Literature