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 Eltie 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.
| ISBN: | 9781419778230 |
| Publication date: | 12th November 2026 |
| Author: | Molly Burke |
| Illustrator: | Ziyue Chen |
| Publisher: | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Animal Stories PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND) |
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 Eltie 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.
Elite Takes the Lead features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Animal Stories, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND)
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.
Elite Takes the Lead was written by Molly Burke and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers
Elite Takes the Lead has 40 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.