Looking Out for Sarah

Written & illustrated by Glenna Lang

A guide dog helps a blind musician navigate daily life, revealing the power of perseverance and friendship.

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32 pages· 1,152 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Sarah, a blind musician, and her guide dog Perry on a journey of daily adventures and extraordinary feats. As Perry guides Sarah through bustling streets and busy trains, their bond showcases the incredible achievements possible through trust and loyalty. Discover how they once walked from Boston to New York, proving the limitless potential of a determined spirit. Told through Perry's eyes, this tale highlights the vital role of seeing-eye dogs and the unbreakable connection between human and animal. What challenges will they overcome next?

From the publisher

In this story of friendship, loyalty, and trust, readers spend a day in the life of Sarah and her guide dog, Perry. Perry helps Sarah go shopping, to the post office, and take the train to school. Sarah, a blind musician and teacher, entertains the children and tells them about the time she and Perry walked from Boston to New York to show the world what a blind person can accomplish with the help of a guide dog like Perry. Told from the perspective of Perry, readers will learn about the service of seeing-eye dogs and how anything can be accomplished through perseverance and friendship. Expressive, stylized paintings in bold colors and simple shapes convey the extraordinary relationship between Sarah and Perry.