Smithsonian Magazine calls ROSIE, A VISITING DOG’S STORY “one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year.”ĪOB: What inspired you to write this story? * Robert Lipsyte writes about Rosie in the New York Times: Other links to reviews or blurbs you wish to share: Readers get to join Rosie on visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and special schools as she cheers up people who are sad, sick, or lonely. Rosie, A Visiting Dog’s Story is a photo-essay book about the raising and training of a visiting dog. * A confident and happy puppy, Rosie was the perfect candidate for a visiting dog program. Rosie loves to play fetch, have her belly rubbed, and meet new people.ĪOB: In 70 words or less, provide a succinct plot description of your story. They are part of the non-sporting dog group, and their official name is Dhoki Apso. * Rosie is an irresistible, shaggy black-and-white TT (that’s short for Tibetan Terrier).

Photographs by Justin Sutcliffe ISBN-13: 978-0395927229ĪOB: Who is your key dog character(s) and what kind of dog is he/she? Feel free to list as many different breeds or mixes as necessary. * Rosie, A Visiting Dog’s Story 1994 Clarion Books/HMH Nonfiction/Photo-essay Ages 5 and up. Today I welcome Stephanie Calmenson to Best Dog Books, a blog that features interviews with authors who’ve written a canine story for kids or young adults.ĪOB: What is the title of your book? Pub date and publisher? Genre? Targeted age group? Illustrator? Posted Novemby amob & filed under Stephanie Calmenson, Tibetan Terrier.

Best dog books – Q & A with Stephanie Calmenson: ROSIE, A VISITING DOG’S STORY

Rosie by Stephanie Calmenson