Publisher's Synopsis
Grammy's Superhero books are a refreshing and entertaining children's series that tells the story of The Seeing Eye(R). Each book is full of adventure, "how they do that" and reveal true love and compassion between a blind Grammy and her three grandchildren.
Grammy's Superhero books teach elementary age children, and parents, about the important and lifesaving role a guide dog serves for their blind partner. The reader is invited into real-life adventures with Grammy and her grandchildren. As you read the entire series, you learn to appreciate how guide dogs complete their work as the "eyes" for their partner, and how the partner understands and controls the guide dog. It is the heartfelt journey of unconditional love at the most basic level. The series is a wonderful tool for teachers and parents to help engage their children in human compassion and socially correct skills. The Grammy's Superhero Series includes nine books written at a fourth grade reading level. To purchase the books in Braille and find fun interactive activities go to www.grammyssuperhero.com Feather's Playground Adventure: The story of The Seeing Eye(R) dog...introduces Grammy and her guide dog and explains why she has a guide dog while she and her grandson, Callen share an adventure at the local park. Feather's Busy Day: The story of a Seeing Eye(R) dog...describes the skills guide dogs use in the public and the proper way the public should interact with the partnership. Grammy's grandson, Callen, debuts his creative writing skills with a dramatic dream sequence. Feather's Santa Train Surprise: The story of a Seeing Eye(R) dog...extends the series to include puppies being socialized with the goal of the becoming a guide dog. Grammy sets up two surprises for her grandson, Callen during a ride on the Strasburg Steam Train. Feather Goes to School: The story of a Seeing Eye(R) dog...gives Callen the opportunity to show off his Grammy and her guide dog during an assembly at his school. Callen has a super fun surprise for his best friends. Feather Visits Puppy Training: The story of a Seeing Eye(R) dog...attend a puppy in training meeting to learn how volunteer teach puppies the socialization skills that are so critical for guide dogs. As a twist read the story from the perspective of the dogs view. Feather, My Superhero: A story of love and loss...keep the tissues handy as you share a devastating week in Grammy's life when she has to say good-bye and allow her guide dog pass over the Rainbow Bridge. What's Next for Grammy: A journey of teamwork and trust Part 1...start the journey with Grammy of finding a new guide dog. Share in the highs and lows of what it takes to start over. Ms. Bee and Me: A journey of teamwork and trust Part 2...laugh and cry with Grammy as she works to bond with her new partner. Coming Home with Ms. Bee: A journey of teamwork and trust Part 3...as the year passes the journey comes to a rewarding end and Grammy is able to finally return to her independent and confident self.
