A Purposeful Pup is a children’s narrative non-fiction book, demonstrating the impact of service dogs on the quality of life for people with disabilities and their inclusion in community.

The inspiring true story tells of a little puppy’s journey toward her big purpose as a service dog. At just eight weeks old, Tella is flown to her “puppy raiser” and attends puppy school for over a year. She progresses through advanced training where she is matched with a very special boy named Ian. Together they take on the world without fear.

Now updated with vocabulary definitions and easy to read narratives!

Contact our publisher, Hexagramm Books, to request an interactive read aloud at your school or library with a service dog!