Eltie Takes the Lead: A Guide Dog's Tail

By Molly Burke

From social media star and disability advocate Molly Burke comes a sweet story of friendship, connection, and accessibility--as told by Burke's real-life guide dog, Eltie

Like most dogs, Eltie loves belly rubs, playing in the grass, and spending time with his human, Molly. But there's something that makes Elite different than the other pups at the playground--Eltie's got a job His best friend Molly is blind, and she needs Eltie's help to navigate the world. Eltie helps Molly get to class, finds what she wants in the cafeteria (and doesn't take a bite even though it smells really good), and plays with Molly at the park. Join Molly and Eltie as they work together through the school day and learn all about the important ways guide dogs help their humans.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419778234
• ISBN13: 9781419778230
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3