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Books My Name is Jem: a tale of a guidedog superstar
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My Name is Jem: a tale of a guidedog superstar

$24.99

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.

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Ages 3–7 | 290mm × 200mm | 32pp | 3 Pantones | Hardback
Rights Held: World (all languages)

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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.

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Ages 3–7 | 290mm × 200mm | 32pp | 3 Pantones | Hardback
Rights Held: World (all languages)

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.

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Ages 3–7 | 290mm × 200mm | 32pp | 3 Pantones | Hardback
Rights Held: World (all languages)

Author: Olivia Muscat

Illustrator: Allison Colpoys


US$18.95 (Hardback)

US Edition (Hardback) | US$18.95

Publication Date: 03 June 2025
ISBN: 9781957363554

Praise for My Name is Jemima

‘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

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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.

Read more about Olivia’s work:
Website
Instagram
Allison Colpoys is an award-winning designer and illustrator based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

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