Beta Test Results Updated 11/04/2020
Responders: 20
I know personally: 6
I know personally: 6
SECTION: ALL READERS
What did you like about this book? 19 responses
I liked that it touched base on the different types of service dogs and their jobs and to be aware that when that vest is on they’re on the job.
The illustrations and how it is easy for young children to read and enjoy
I liked the information that each SD was trained for and put into a child's perspective.
How many different examples of how a service dog can help
It had great illustrations and taught about service dogs in an entertaining way.
Everything
I liked how there were engaging pictures, and easy to understand language for young readers without sounding too childish. I also liked the real-life team pictures included in the book.
The many different reasons for service dogs
I like how you explained about what each service dog does & also to teach kids what not to do if they see a service dog.
Unique idea, helpful, liked that the people and dogs were real, not fictional.
That it shows people need service dogs.
It's fun to see the variety functions that service dogs can fulfill.
I love how bright the pages were. The art is amazing and it showed so many different service dogs in different jobs. We have an emotional support dog for my son who has severe anxiety and sensory issues. Auggie is amazing. I love seeing him get excited to have his vest on.
I liked how the story unfolds itself in the words and through pictures. Each person and pet has their own story to tell and that story is told well through the pictures. I like that each story is simple yet feels complete.
Relations to service dog
I liked how there were engaging pictures, and easy to understand language for young readers without sounding too childish. I also liked the real-life team pictures included in the book.
I like how you explained about what each service dog does & also to teach kids what not to do if they see a service dog.
What did you dislike about this book? 14 responses
Nothing. I felt that it was well organized and well written.
nothing
Nothing
Nothing
My only criticism would be that I would love it if a definition or explanation for what a disability is was included for young readers, either in the story or like a glossary in the end of the book (could even include resources and links for parents and teachers to help answer any questions). Even just a sentence saying "disability means something that makes it harder for someone to do something", as it can be a difficult concept for children to grasp.
Some of the pages were a bit busy with the art work
Could possibly do with a little more info on what not to do.
I wanted to hear more stories. Hahaha, that's just me.
Not my favorite graphics
What was your favorite part of the book? 18 responses
The hearing dog part as I am hearing impaired and so is my son.
Pics and description at the end of the people and their animals.
The part that explains what to do when you see a service dog
The appendix! I loved seeing the real people and dogs, connecting them with what was in the book.
How the dog had went down the slide with the little girl. I think that children will like that part also. 🙂
All of it.
The pages in the back introducing the teams
Pics in the end
The one where Abri lost her leg
I liked the illustrations and how easy it was to read
I liked feeling like I could understand what it's like to have and need a service dog.
The real life pictures and explaining the types of service dogs
Seeing Finn & the part where they teach people what not to do around a service dog & stuff.
I liked how some pages were interactive. Those pages brought me into the story.
Learning about the variety of disabilities and service dogs
All of it
I really liked the different team pages, and explaining how each person's service dog helped them in different ways.
all of the information that's easy for kids to understand
Was this book easy and fun for you to read, did it flow well? 20 responses
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Comment:
The flow from "There are things mywheelchair ... can't help me to do....Riley is my service dog". I think inserting"can't help me to do...That's why I haveRiley. She is my service dog." Also, theservice dog school page... and thetransition into Thunder from it could usesomething.
Was anything in the book confusing? 16 responses
Yes: 0%
No: 100%
Comment: One of the pages seemed out of order (introduced the things the hearing dog did then introduced the mom and how the dog helped her)
Do you feel the illustrations in the book were interesting and uplifting? 18 responses
Yes: 95%
Some: 5 %
No: 0%
What was your favorite illustration? 18 responses
The illustration with all of the people with their service dogs
Kaylee’s page, of course!
The page that has the picture of a dog with cape that says you can be a hero
The girl standing with her walker
We thought the Dog Hero poster was funny. Also, I love all of the ones of Kaylee because I feel like I know exactly where she is (one day Michigin... we're coming).
I liked the one with the seizure dog.
Kaylee and seeing the kids made into art
Loved the sketches that looked like a child drew about how to interact with a service dog
Kaylee
The one of the dogs in training
I liked the illustrations of Riley and kaylie the most. That is probably a somewhat biased opinion, but the illustrations carried a lot of personality.
Bella’s
Finn of course
I really loved seeing the illustrated character by the real person with their real story.
Dogs go to school
Cover page
I liked the group picture at the end!
Olivia & Quinn
Were there any illustrations you did not like? Why? 16 responses
No
None
no
I enjoyed all of the illustrations.
The notebook pages were a bit busy
It's hard to know with the watermarks, but the "Do's and Don't" drawings felt hard to focus on- like it was too busy. But again, there are watermarks.
SECTION: PARENTS, EDUCATORS,SERVICE DOG TRAINERS
What did you like about this book? 19 responses
I liked that it touched base on the different types of service dogs and their jobs and to be aware that when that vest is on they’re on the job.
The illustrations and how it is easy for young children to read and enjoy
I liked the information that each SD was trained for and put into a child's perspective.
How many different examples of how a service dog can help
It had great illustrations and taught about service dogs in an entertaining way.
Everything
I liked how there were engaging pictures, and easy to understand language for young readers without sounding too childish. I also liked the real-life team pictures included in the book.
The many different reasons for service dogs
I like how you explained about what each service dog does & also to teach kids what not to do if they see a service dog.
Unique idea, helpful, liked that the people and dogs were real, not fictional.
That it shows people need service dogs.
It's fun to see the variety functions that service dogs can fulfill.
I love how bright the pages were. The art is amazing and it showed so many different service dogs in different jobs. We have an emotional support dog for my son who has severe anxiety and sensory issues. Auggie is amazing. I love seeing him get excited to have his vest on.
I liked how the story unfolds itself in the words and through pictures. Each person and pet has their own story to tell and that story is told well through the pictures. I like that each story is simple yet feels complete.
Relations to service dog
I liked how there were engaging pictures, and easy to understand language for young readers without sounding too childish. I also liked the real-life team pictures included in the book.
I like how you explained about what each service dog does & also to teach kids what not to do if they see a service dog.
What did you dislike about this book? 14 responses
Nothing. I felt that it was well organized and well written.
nothing
Nothing
Nothing
My only criticism would be that I would love it if a definition or explanation for what a disability is was included for young readers, either in the story or like a glossary in the end of the book (could even include resources and links for parents and teachers to help answer any questions). Even just a sentence saying "disability means something that makes it harder for someone to do something", as it can be a difficult concept for children to grasp.
Some of the pages were a bit busy with the art work
Could possibly do with a little more info on what not to do.
I wanted to hear more stories. Hahaha, that's just me.
Not my favorite graphics
What was your favorite part of the book? 18 responses
The hearing dog part as I am hearing impaired and so is my son.
Pics and description at the end of the people and their animals.
The part that explains what to do when you see a service dog
The appendix! I loved seeing the real people and dogs, connecting them with what was in the book.
How the dog had went down the slide with the little girl. I think that children will like that part also. 🙂
All of it.
The pages in the back introducing the teams
Pics in the end
The one where Abri lost her leg
I liked the illustrations and how easy it was to read
I liked feeling like I could understand what it's like to have and need a service dog.
The real life pictures and explaining the types of service dogs
Seeing Finn & the part where they teach people what not to do around a service dog & stuff.
I liked how some pages were interactive. Those pages brought me into the story.
Learning about the variety of disabilities and service dogs
All of it
I really liked the different team pages, and explaining how each person's service dog helped them in different ways.
all of the information that's easy for kids to understand
Was this book easy and fun for you to read, did it flow well? 20 responses
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Comment:
The flow from "There are things mywheelchair ... can't help me to do....Riley is my service dog". I think inserting"can't help me to do...That's why I haveRiley. She is my service dog." Also, theservice dog school page... and thetransition into Thunder from it could usesomething.
Was anything in the book confusing? 16 responses
Yes: 0%
No: 100%
Comment: One of the pages seemed out of order (introduced the things the hearing dog did then introduced the mom and how the dog helped her)
Do you feel the illustrations in the book were interesting and uplifting? 18 responses
Yes: 95%
Some: 5 %
No: 0%
What was your favorite illustration? 18 responses
The illustration with all of the people with their service dogs
Kaylee’s page, of course!
The page that has the picture of a dog with cape that says you can be a hero
The girl standing with her walker
We thought the Dog Hero poster was funny. Also, I love all of the ones of Kaylee because I feel like I know exactly where she is (one day Michigin... we're coming).
I liked the one with the seizure dog.
Kaylee and seeing the kids made into art
Loved the sketches that looked like a child drew about how to interact with a service dog
Kaylee
The one of the dogs in training
I liked the illustrations of Riley and kaylie the most. That is probably a somewhat biased opinion, but the illustrations carried a lot of personality.
Bella’s
Finn of course
I really loved seeing the illustrated character by the real person with their real story.
Dogs go to school
Cover page
I liked the group picture at the end!
Olivia & Quinn
Were there any illustrations you did not like? Why? 16 responses
No
None
no
I enjoyed all of the illustrations.
The notebook pages were a bit busy
It's hard to know with the watermarks, but the "Do's and Don't" drawings felt hard to focus on- like it was too busy. But again, there are watermarks.
SECTION: PARENTS, EDUCATORS,SERVICE DOG TRAINERS
Do you feel this book would help children better understand disabilities and feel more comfortable around other children with disabilities, or help them feel more comfortable with their own disabilities? please explain 13 responses
Yes. My son is disabled and I feel it would be a big help for him to understand that not only is he not alone in this world but that he can be proud of who he is.
Yes. Takes the mystery away a bit, let’s kids know that there are many reasons for service dogs. Increases empathy, I would think.
I think it would make children feel more confident to approach another child with a disability
I feel it would kids understand why some people have service dogs.
Possibly. Each child has to get to know each child and their SD in person. A book may help open up that aspect, but the children still need to figure it all out for themselves. Some kids will like them, some won't. Looking back at my childhood, I had a friend that was disabled in Jr High and High School. And it was just the 3 of us who hung out.
Possibly. My son still deals with so much anxiety. He is just understanding his disability at 10. It’s colorful and fun and easy to read. All kids love animals.
Yes, it would be helpful for kids to understand why some kids have service dogs and why they can’t play with them when they are working.
Yes! We live in a world of emotional support dogs. Such a great explanation of what a service dog can do
Yes, it showed many different examples
I this this book will greatly help other children grow more familiar both with service dogs, and the concept of disabilities.
Yes, it puts children with disabilities in a more approachable, relatable place.
Yes, I think it would. Especially with younger children, seeing their differences represented positively is very important to early self-image and help them feel included. I also believe it would help children begin to realize that someone with a service dog might not look the same as someone else, and just because you can't immediately see why they need a service dog, doesn't mean they don't benefit from one.
yes
Do you feel this book contained any misinformation? please include any instances? 12 responses
Yes: 0%
No: 100%
no comments
Do you feel any disabilities or service dog types were misrepresented? if yes, please explain 12 responses
Yes: 0%
No: 100%
no comments
Would you Purchase this book for your home, school, or facility for the purpose of educating children about disabilities and/or service dogs? Please explain 14 responses
Yes
Yes I would purchase this book for at my home.
I would purchase it to support the author😉, but I probably wouldn’t otherwise because I’m not an educator and my kids are all older.
Yes. I think its a great learning tool for parents and teachers alike
If it became applicable, yes.
I would recommend it to the parents to get it for their child if it might help them. 🙂
Yes I would. We have a support pup and there are several kids in our community who have service dogs. This book is very beneficial
Yes. It would be a great book to read to my class if we had a student with a service dog as a way to introduce the team.
Yes, I am trying to teach my students about inclusion. Plus, they all love dogs so they would love to hear more about how dogs help other people.
Yes, I would love to purchase a copy for my dog training classes, as well as to read to young members of my extended family.
yes
END OF BETA TEST RESULTS