Harley the Hero

Name: Harley the Hero
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781772781953
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Peggy Collins

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Summary

Harley the Hero by Peggy Collins is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of Harley, a brave and resourceful pup. When trouble arises and someone needs help, Harley steps up to save the day with courage and kindness. It's a heartwarming story about teamwork and the importance of helping others.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate heartwarming stories featuring brave and inspiring animal characters. It's perfect for young readers who love tales of adventure, friendship, and courage, where every page invites curiosity and empathy.

Harley the Hero

An exciting picture book inspired by a real-life classroom service dog with themes of friendship, neurodivergence, and courage

5,000-copy print run
Featured in May 2021 Booklist Picture Books webinar
Pitch to major review media, including The New York Times, Quill & Quire, CM Magazine, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal
Featured at OLA Super Conference with the OBPO Pavilion and at Reading for the Love of It with the Pajama Press booth
Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors
Classroom guide for educators
Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-newsletter promotion

Description

Harley the Hero by Peggy Collins tells the story of Harley, a dedicated service dog who ensures everything is quiet and perfect in Ms. Prichard's class.

However, when a small blaze triggers the noisy fire alarm, Harley realises that Ms. Prichard is not the only one distressed by loud noises. In that moment, it's time for Harley to step up and be a hero.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Harley the Hero by Peggy Collins has been well-received, winning the 2022 OLA Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award and being acknowledged in various selections and recommendations. Reviewers appreciate its inclusive illustrations and depiction of diverse classroom settings, alongside offering valuable lessons about empathy, service animals, and the challenges of invisible disabilities. The book is praised for its engaging story and colourful illustrations, making it a beneficial and enjoyable read for children and educators alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772781953

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 445g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Peggy Collins Young Adult

About the Author

Peggy Collins is an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator with more than 35 titles to her name, including Hungry for Math: Poems to Munch On, In the Snow, and In the Garden. She has also written and illustrated for animated apps teaching math, indigenous history, and education. Peggy lives in Newburgh, Ontario with her two children.

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