Books About Guide Dogs

The Best Guide Dogs Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about guide dogs? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Guide Dogs

Buddy
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Buddy

By Kate Klimo, Tim Jessell (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Dog Diaries series

A guide dog faces a new challenge: caring for a clumsy man who needs her more than her trainer did.

160 pages· 16,298 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 725 ratings
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Summary: Kiss, a German shepherd trained as the first Seeing Eye guide dog, faces a puzzling new task. After months of bonding with her trainer Jack, she's suddenly assigned to Morris, a clumsy man who insists on renaming her Buddy. As Kiss navigates this unexpected change, she must determine if Morris needs her guidance even more than Jack did. Can she adapt to this new role and fulfill her destiny as a Noble Creature? Discover the heartwarming journey of a dog destined for greatness, based on a true story.
Dog Heroes
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Dog Heroes

A book about the history and abilities of dogs, including their role in search and rescue, guiding the blind, and detecting diseases.

128 pages· 7,243 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 510 ratings
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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they unravel the mysteries of heroic dogs. From avalanche-rescuing St. Bernards to legendary war dogs, their quest for answers leads to fascinating discoveries. What makes a dog a hero? Dive into this fact-filled journey and find out!
The Guide Dog Mystery
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

The Guide Dog Mystery

Mysterious lights and a break-in at a guide dog school spark an investigation.

128 pages· 14,619 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 795 ratings
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Summary: The Alden siblings visit a guide dog school, only to encounter strange occurrences. Benny spots mysterious lights at night, and a break-in at the kennel raises suspicions. Are the guide dogs in danger? The Boxcar Children must unravel the mystery before it's too late, uncovering secrets and facing unexpected challenges along the way. Can they protect the dogs and solve the case?