Panda: A Guide Horse For Ann
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1590781848 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Together they can tackle almost any situation with confidence. You've probably seen guide dogs navigate the streets with their blind owners, but what would you think if you saw a horse? Yes, a horse! People are often surprised when they first see Panda guiding her owner, Ann Edie. Rosanna Hansen's clear, lively text and Neil Soderstrom's vivid photographs help readers understand the unique relationship between a guide animal and its owner. The two use special signals to tell each other when to stop, when to go, or where there might be danger. Panda is one of the first miniature horses to be trained as a guide animal. As Ann says, "Panda and I are partners and friends - and that is a wonderful feeling.". Panda sees for Ann, guiding her across busy streets, through crowded buildings, and even into cars or onto trains. Panda is a miniature horse - she's only as tall as Ann's thigh - and she knows how to help Ann go anywhere she wants to go. Her training has been a learning experience for both Ann and Panda
She accompanies Ann to the grocery store, and on a picnic. All rights reserved. . Panda is shown ringing her bell to be let out for a bathroom break. She's also shown picking up dropped keys, helping Ann cross a busy street, etc. Abundant photographs are large and colorful. From School Library Journal Grade 3-5–Everyone knows about guide dogs for the blind. Cuddles, the first full-time trained guide horse, gets a mention. A pleasant, upbeat introduction to a current subject.–Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WICopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. The topic is fresh and interesting. The audience learns how the horse was trained and how she came into Ann's life a
Elizabeth Pasquale said This delightful little horse is beautifully portrayed in this well thought out book. This delightful little horse is beautifully portrayed in this well thought out book, with lovely clear photos. It's an imaginary story come to life as Panda delights in her real life job as a guide for Ann. A fairy tale come true.. A very lively survey of one Panda, a real-life guide horse who guides her owner Neil Soderstrom's color photos in Panda: A Guide Horse For Ann lend to a very lively survey of one Panda, a real-life guide horse who guides her owner. But Panda isn't a full-sized horse: she's a miniature horse only as tall as her owner's thigh - and she's as good as a guide dog, being one of t. Panda The Guide Horse This is one of my all time favorite children's book for people of all ages! It is a great introduction to clicker training with world renowned clicker trainer Alexandra Kurland who trained Panda, a miniature horse to be a seeing eye guide. Great book!