Review of Archer the Therapy Dog

[Julie Gebrosky]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Archer the Therapy Dog" by Katie Baron.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever wondered what a therapy dog does? Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book by Katie Baron tells the story of the day-to-day life and responsibilities of a therapy dog named Archer. Archer visits libraries, schools, and other places where he is needed. This book is unique in the sense that it is split into two parts. One part is intended to be read aloud to young children about what Archer does every day. The other part is information for adults and older children that can be skipped, shared, or paraphrased if the reader feels it would be suitable for the listener’s age and interest.
 
This book has positive features for everyone. The author chose a font that would be easily read by people with dyslexia. I loved how inclusive it is to reach a wide audience. I also liked how it gave a lot of great information for adults about the differences between therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals. For example, it explains the certification process and which animals are required to wear identification. It is great that even adults could learn as they read the book. I think children would enjoy finding the extra Archer images hidden throughout the book as well. Finally, I appreciated that there was a photo of the real Archer at the end to help people see that the book is based on a real therapy dog.
 
I could only find one drawback, and it’s minor. While the author did use a font that was well-suited for people with dyslexia, the placement of the words was not always ideal. Sometimes it was hard to read simply because the words were dark on an image that was dark too. Despite a white outline around the font, it wasn’t as easy to read as it could have been. If the author had put the text on a white background, it would have been an improvement. However, this is a very minor drawback because it is still legible.
 
For the numerous positives and only one minor drawback, I give Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It was also exceptionally well edited because it contained no errors.
 
I think this book is well-suited for young people who like dogs or even adults looking for some more information about therapy dogs. If you want to learn more about therapy dogs in a child-friendly way, you can’t go wrong with Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book.

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Archer the Therapy Dog
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[Shuntel Max]

I think it's wonderful that there are more books nowadays that encourage inclusivity and teach young children about different circumstances than their own. It also helps children with these conditions feel seen! Wonderful work by the author.

[Rashad Deniro Price]

Wow! I am delighted to learn about this cute therapy dog named Archer, who visits wherever he is needed to give help. I might have to get this book for my kids.

[Nwansimdi Mercy Someze]

Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book" by Katie Baron seems like an educational and interactive book that provides insights into the day-to-day life and responsibilities of a therapy dog. The unique structure, with one part designed for reading aloud to young children and the other part containing information for adults and older children, adds versatility to the book.

[Aleena Augustine]

This book seems like a heartwarming and informative read. I appreciate the inclusivity of using a dyslexia-friendly font, making it accessible to a broader audience. The information on therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals surely is a valuable inclusion. Thank you for sharing your insights!

[Aaron Joseph Maupin]

This review is helpful and sufficient in providing information about the book "Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book" by Katie Baron. It highlights the positive features of the book, such as its inclusivity, educational content, and hidden images. The minor drawback mentioned regarding the font placement does not significantly impact the overall readability. The review is likely to motivate readers interested in therapy dogs to consider purchasing the book. From the reviewer's perspective, the book appears to be a good addition to anyone's library, especially for those interested in learning about therapy dogs.

[Donaking]

This review highlights the book "Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book" as a highly informative and inclusive read. The reviewer appreciates how the book caters to a wide audience, with a section for young children and another for adults. The author's consideration for readers with dyslexia by using a suitable font is also praised. Although the placement of text on some pages could have been improved for readability, this is a minor drawback. Overall, the review rates the book as 5 out of 5 stars, emphasizing its value for children interested in dogs and adults seeking information about therapy dogs.