Hello, Goodbye, I Love You

One Boy

One Dog

One Dream

This heartwarming story depicts the love journey and relationship between the guide dog raiser, a sight-impaired person, and the dog, Aloha. Diego Escobar has accepted the responsibility to teach Aloha obedience and socialization, knowing she is only on loan to him. The unconditional love and trust between them will enable Aloha to become the dog she was bred to be. "Wherever you go, you will walk with a piece of my heart beside you."

"This book does an excellent job of explaining the process of training guide-dog puppies . . . the moving scenario will have readers sniffling as Diego passes Aloha's leash to Miss Kimberly Louise, and may even lead them to consult the appended list of resources to find out about raising their own guide-dog puppies." -School Library Journal

"What a book! Ms. Bauer Mueller has captured all the emotions from all of us who play a part in a guide dog's life."

-Michael Hingson, National Public Affairs Rep. Guide Dogs for the Blind

"This beautiful book is truly inspiring-giving the reader a keen insight into raising a guide dog. At the same time, it shows how one character, Kimberly Louise, deals with her sudden blindness. The story is very unique and focused, which makes it perfect for the market of those interested in raising guide dogs, but also with a broad appeal for the mass market. The research is also very admirable." -Writers Digest

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Pinata Publishing
Published: 04/30/2026
ISBN: 9780968509739
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.72w x 1.08d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2003

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 68935 / Hello, Goodbye, I Love You: The Story of Aloha a Guide Dog for the Blind
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5