Hanni & Beth

Want to know more about Beth Finke? Of course you do! Visit her at www.bethfinke.com. While you are
there, pick up a copy of her memoir, Long Time, No See and see why it was on the Book Sense top ten list!

Follow Beth as she makes her way around America with Hanni in tow (or is it the other way around?). Visit the
Safe and Sound blog and read the Amazing Adventures of Hanni & Beth. These little tidbits about their trips
on the Hanni And Beth: Safe & Sound book signing tour are fantastic reading.

Raves & Reviews
The School Library Journal reviews Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound by Beth Finke with illus. by Anthony Alex
LeTourneau.

From the School Library Journal - "K-Gr 3—"Look at me!" Hanni, a Seeing Eye dog, explains who she is and
her responsibilities as she introduces readers to her partner, Beth, who is blind. Vigilance is stressed
throughout the book, and when Hanni talks about "keeping us safe," readers know that she is speaking as part
of a team. Although there is plenty of information about what a Seeing Eye dog does—and does not do—when
at work, this is predominantly a story about relationships: Hanni's relationship with Beth, with other dogs, and
with the world at large as she navigates her partner through it. The pictures are painted in oil and have a soft
focus. There are two sets of notes at the end—one from the point of view of Hanni, which describes her
training as a puppy, and one from Beth, which explains how she became blind and her decision to get a Seeing
Eye dog. These are accompanied by black-and-white line drawings that are much more playful in tone than the
rest of the book. A list of online resources is appended. The book is also available in braille. An upbeat and
inspiring selection..." —Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA for School Library Journal

"This is a wonderful book for children ages 4 and up to read and enjoy."
- The Nashville News

A wonderful story, from the heart but without the mush. Hanni, a Seeing Eye Dog, tells the story, and, true to
her training, never lets her partner, Beth, down. From the wry first sentence on the very first page--"Look at
me!"--Beth reveals herself to be warm, sensible, and almost casually brave.
- Tom McNamee, Columnist and Editor, Chicago Sun-Times

Everyone who sees a Seeing Eye Dog in action wonders about the dynamic between dog and human being,
and now Beth Finke reveals all the intelligence, caring, and love that goes into this unique partnership by
letting a dog, Hanni, tell her story. The pairing of Finke’s clear and animated writing with LeTourneau’s precise
and expressive illustrations perfectly reflects the lively relationship between proud and responsible Hanni and
proud and intrepid Beth, not only showing young readers how remarkable Seeing Eye Dogs are, but also how a
person without sight can live a full, creative, and pleasurable life.
- Donna Seaman, Booklist editor, and author of Writers on the Air

A charming, real life dog tale, sure to inspire visually impaired children to dream of one day being matched with
their very own guide dogs. My favorite aspect of being blind is getting to be the human half of a working guide
dog team. While cane travel is universally taught and is a required skill for admission to recognized guide dog
training programs, exposure to the guide dog lifestyle is limited at best. Hanni and Beth dispels myths about
what these dogs really do and teaches appropriate etiquette for encountering working teams, which is so
necessary to a blind or visually impaired person's safety. This is definitely a must read!
- Sheila Styron, President, Guide Dog Users, Inc.

Hanni and Beth make a charming couple, and their story is at once tender and uplifting.
- Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune/WGN Radio

"Told from Hanni's point of view, and beautifully illustrated by professional artist Anthony Alex LeTourneau,
Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound is enthusiastically recommended for children's library collections."
- The Midwest Book Review

"Already Safe & Sound has received attention."
- The News-Gazette

For more post-publication reviews, articles and information, please visit the following sites:

American Library Association
Woman's Day's Contest Finalist
"The Library Changed My Life"

Chicago Tribune
www.chicagotribune.com
Articles: 12/29/07; 2/9/08

Midwest Book Review
www.midwestbookreview.com
Review: 1/2008

The News-Gazette
www.news-gazette.com
Article: 10/28/07 (full page spread)

The Glen Ellyn Sun
www.glenellynsun.com
Article: 12/14-12/20/07 (Cover)

Home Education Magazine
www.homeedmag.com
Article: 1/18/2008

Illinois Alumni magazine
www.uiaa.org
Article: Vol. 20, Iss. 1 (July/Aug 2007)