author/illustrator: Olivia Muscat
ages: 3+
32 pages
29 cm x 20 cm
hardcover
English
Scribble (Australia)
My Name is Jemima
Meet Jem, a lovable Labrador with a very important job!
While she loves playing with her favourite yellow bone and getting lots of cuddles, Jem is also a fully trained guide dog who helps her handler navigate the world.
Through playful adventures and heartwarming moments, discover how Jem balances her fun-loving nature with the focused dedication needed to be a guide dog extraordinaire.
Written by blind disability activist and guide dog user Olivia Muscat, with illustrations by award-winning artist Allison Colpoys, this charming picture book shares an insider's view of the special bond between guide dog and handler.
Includes an audio version narrated by the author herself.
IN THE MEDIA
'Heartwarming and informative … My Name Is Jemima champions difference, celebrates guide dogs, and encourages empathy, all through the eyes of one very special Labrador.' — Books & Publishing
THE AUTHOR
Olivia Muscat lives in Naarm/Melbourne with her guide dog, Jemima. As well as writing, Olivia also teaches children and sometimes does silly things on stage. Olivia loves singing, dancing, the beach, and ice-cream. Jemima loves sleeping, fetching, the beach, and ice-cream. They’re a match made in heaven.