oAuthor: Hall, Becky

oIllustrator: Ettlinger, Doris

oPublication date: March 2000

oGenre/ Text Type: Chapter Book

oTeaching Lesson: Unconditional love/ friendship.

oInterest Level: 1 – 6 Grade

oText Level: Ages 5-9

oBrief teaser: Morris, a young man who is blind, seems lost in the world until he meets Buddy. Together, they create a dynamic duo and pave the way for seeing eye dogs and advocated for individuals who are blind.

oFocus concept/ strategy: Pair the students with one another. Have them discuss about a friend/ family member who means everything to them. Explore topics such as; what would you do without them? How would your life be different?

Morris & Buddy: The Story of the First Seeing Eye Dog