Books like Chester and Gus by Cammie McGovern
Chester has always wanted to qualify as a service dog, but after failing his certification test, he believes his dream is over. A new family takes him in, hoping he can serve as a companion for their son, Gus, who is autistic. Gus behaves in ways Chester has never encountered: he rarely wants to pet him and sometimes even avoids Chester’s presence. Though not trained for this type of support, Chester is determined to connect with Gus—and discovers that true service is more about empathy, perseverance, and learning to meet a person’s unique needs.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cammie McGovern
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