Book Spotlight: Sydney Finds a Job

Sydney finds a Job the perfect book for early readers.

About Sydney Finds a Job
Follow Sydney as she tries to find a job that's right for her. Through humor, she tries several different jobs that just don't work out, but she finally finds one she loves, helping children read.

What readers have to say about it...
"Cute story for early elementary-middle school readers. Will encourage others to read to their pets. Love the graphics and photos!"

"I have worked with Sydney. She truly is an amazing dog who loves children. This book was written fantastically. Easy to read and easy to understand. I believe your child will enjoy the antics of Sydney as she tries to find her place in the world."




Sydney Finds a Job is more than just a book. Sydney is a real dog with a real job, helping children learn to read. The Australian Shepherd/Chow mix was adopted from a no-kill animal shelter by author Thom Battisto about two years ago.

Sydney was trained and earned accreditation as a therapy dog and visits nursing homes to bring a bit of furry

joy to the residents' lives. She also visits schools, libraries, and events to educate children about the humane treatment of animals. Sydney’s favorite part of these visits is when the children are given the chance to read to her.

First Lady Laura Bush had this to say after receiving a copy of the book:

“Dear Shari and Thom,

Thank you...for your work with the Read to Sydney Foundation and for sharing Sydney with others.”

Sydney Finds a Job will delight early readers as well as older children and inspires a joy of reading in all ages.

Sydney Finds a Job is also available in a Spanish language version Sydney Encuentra un Trabajo.

About the authors:

Shari Shaw Todd grew up in a small town that gave seed to big dreams of being an author. Co-writing this book with Mr. Battisto has helped her make two dreams come true: now she gets to be involved with kids and animals. Ms. Todd is currently dreaming up ideas for other books in the “Read to Sydney” series. Look for them to follow.







Thom Battisto was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the Chicago suburbs. He is now a Florida resident and is a passionate advocate of animal rights. He has adopted several shelter dogs and has volunteered at a local shelter. Wanting to do even more, Thom and other supporters started the nonprofit organization called “Read to Sydney.” This is Thom's first book.

Where to buy Sydney Finds a Job:

Amazon 

Amazon UK

Barns & Noble

and more online retailers as well as your local bookstores. If they don't have Sydney Finds a Job on the shelf request it using the ISBN 9780615979496 The Ebook will be available soon! 

For more information on Sydney Finds a Job and other fantastic reads visit JLB Creatives Publishing