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2021 Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Award Follow Sophie as she begins her search for a new career after graduating from Working Dog School. Along the way, she meets all sorts of interesting and hardworking dogs with a wide range of skills. They include dogs who assist individuals with physical and mental challenges and even others who work in the entertainment industry. This book is both educational and humorous, as it describes the important work these dogs do every day. It also includes Fun Facts and Discussion Questions that make it ideal for a classroom activity.

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"""This beautifully written story gives the reader unique insight into the life of working dogs-through the eyes of Sophie, the golden retriever. As she explores all the ways she can serve, we learn about the various roles and expectations many of our four-legged canine companions take on to make our world a safer, better place. This book offers its young readers a chance to think critically about which working-dog job Sophie should choose, when she asks her readers, ""Is this my job?"" Sophie's story both informs and entertains us and provides an instant connection about the incredible bond humans and dogs share."" -Michele Woodcock, 30 years in education, former principal and teacher ""Is This My Job? is an adventure from start to finish! It opens up an amazing dialogue between parents and their children about the many important roles dogs play in our everyday lives. As a combat veteran and someone deeply involved with service dogs, I know these moments are enormously important. Debating the mystery of which job Sophie should choose was fun for me and my son."" -Richard Rice, vice president of K9s for Veterans Abroad ""This book is rich in language and can be used to teach students about the important jobs dogs do, as well as some of the physical and mental challenges that people live with. It is kid friendly and could easily be used for K-8. There are so many activities that you can do as a follow-up."" -Mrs. Eagleton, teacher ""Cindy Cope writes a charming and uplifting book about a special dog named Sophie. Children will learn, through the story and amazing illustrations, that dogs are not only pets-many go on to serve critical, lifesaving jobs. Sophie has numerous choices as she navigates her fur friends' careers."" -Shari Duval, founder of K9s For Warriors"

This beautifully written story gives the reader unique insight into the life of working dogs-through the eyes of Sophie, the golden retriever. As she explores all the ways she can serve, we learn about the various roles and expectations many of our four-legged canine companions take on to make our world a safer, better place. This book offers its young readers a chance to think critically about which working-dog job Sophie should choose, when she asks her readers, Is this my job? Sophie's story both informs and entertains us and provides an instant connection about the incredible bond humans and dogs share. -Michele Woodcock, 30 years in education, former principal and teacher Is This My Job? is an adventure from start to finish! It opens up an amazing dialogue between parents and their children about the many important roles dogs play in our everyday lives. As a combat veteran and someone deeply involved with service dogs, I know these moments are enormously important. Debating the mystery of which job Sophie should choose was fun for me and my son. -Richard Rice, vice president of K9s for Veterans Abroad This book is rich in language and can be used to teach students about the important jobs dogs do, as well as some of the physical and mental challenges that people live with. It is kid friendly and could easily be used for K-8. There are so many activities that you can do as a follow-up. -Mrs. Eagleton, teacher Cindy Cope writes a charming and uplifting book about a special dog named Sophie. Children will learn, through the story and amazing illustrations, that dogs are not only pets-many go on to serve critical, lifesaving jobs. Sophie has numerous choices as she navigates her fur friends' careers. -Shari Duval, founder of K9s For Warriors

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Cindy Cope began training animals at an early age, having grown up on a horse farm in central California. She trained and showed Morgan horses all over the US and is a former Grand National Champion. Having lived and worked throughout the US, in 1997 Cindy and her family relocated to Germany, where they would spend the next sixteen years. While in a leadership role with the American Women's Club in central Germany, she became associated with VITA e.V. Assistenzhunde, a service dog organization specializing in children and young adults in wheelchairs. The organization was approached by a US veteran seeking a service dog to help with his severe PTSD. Cindy successfully created an individualized program that began his recovery. The author currently resides in Northeast Florida with her husband Jack, and works as a trainer and Puppy Program manager for K9s For Warriors, a service dog organization specializing in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma (MST). Learn more about Cindy and service dogs at PawsUpPress.com.

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