Next Door’s Dog Is a Veteran’s Dog

Written by Gina Dawson.
Illustrated by Vivenne da Silva.

Veteran Joe and his family have moved in next door to Lucas. Dad and Joe are good mates who served in the military together. They both look well and healthy, but Joe is troubled by memories that make him anxious, angry or sad. That’s why he has Poppy, an Assistance Dog, who goes with him everywhere.

When Lucas sees Joe getting off the bus with Poppy by his side, he wants to know more. He listens to Dad but doesn’t really understand how Poppy helps Joe – until he sees it for himself.  At a café Lucas looks on while Poppy keeps watch, stays close to Joe, and allows him to relax and enjoy the celebration without worrying about what is happening behind him. That’s when Lucas begins to understand the wonderful work that Poppy does to help Joe to live a full life. He also learns that the way people look does not always tell the whole story.

Next Door’s Dog is a Veteran’s Dog is a sensitively written, unique children’s book with many messages, including educating children about PTSD and anxiety, invisible disability, the work of veterans and first responders, correct behaviour around Assistance Dogs, and most of all, about the unique bond between a man and his dog, and how they look out for each other.

Written in a way that shows compassion and respect, this book is educational and relevant in a time where PTSD, anxiety and mental health issues are becoming more prevalent, particularly in veterans and first responders.

Thank you to the veterans and first responders who have supported and promoted this title.   You are amazing and I am honoured that you endorsed this book.

 

Next Door's Dog is a Veteran's Dog
ISBN
9781760793425
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Number of Pages
32
Publisher
New Holland Publishers
Publication Date
1 April 2021
Country of Publication
Australia
Dimensions (cm)
250mm x 250mm

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