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Series: Cat Dog Dog The Story of a Blended Family Hardcover Nelly Buchet 9781984848994 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 28, 2020

Here is the oh-so-hilarious and adorable story of a blended family—using just a few words in various configurations—from the pets’ point-of-view!Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like…. well, cats and dogs, but they’re used to one another. Dog—a different dog—lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that’s the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog’s dad and Cat and Dog’s mom move in together? Well, it’s... + Read More
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Series: Bel Ria Dog of War Paperback Sheila Burnford 9781681374475 $17.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 19, 2020

Sheila Burnford, the author of The Incredible Journey, offers the spellbinding tale of a small dog caught up in the Second World War, and of the extraordinary life-transforming attachments he forms with the people he encounters in the course of a perilous passage from occupied France to besieged England.Nameless, Burnford’s hero first turns up as a performing dog, a poodle mix earning his keep as part of a gypsy caravan that is desperately fleeing the Nazi advance. Taken on ship by the Royal Navy, he is given the name of Ria and serves as the s... + Read More
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Series: Gidget the Surfing Dog Catching Waves with a Small but Mighty Pug Hardcover Elizabeth Rusch 9781632172716 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Apr 07, 2020

Meet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.This is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity. As she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget’s story becomes not only a... + Read More
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Series: Brooklyn Bailey, the Missing Dog Hardcover Amy Sohn 9780525552734 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 07, 2020

A neighborhood comes together to help find a lost dog in this lively picture book based on a true story.It’s a busy morning in the city. Yotam and his mom stop in at their local café on the way to school, tying their dog’s leash to an outside chair as usual. But today isn’t usual. Bailey the dog gets startled by something and is suddenly dashing down Henry Street, freed of her leash and frantic. Before Yotam can catch up with her, she has disappeared. And that’s when lots of neighbors get involved, joining in the search for the missing dog and ... + Read More
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Series: This Is a Dog Hardcover Ross Collins 9781536212006 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Mar 24, 2020

Uh-oh! An excitable (but very lovable) dog has found his way into this book of animals, and he will not let any of the other animals share the spotlight. Dogs are far more important, after all! And when the other animals get angry, this dog comes up with a cunning plan to outwit them.
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Series: Blue Daisy Hardcover Helen Frost 9780823444144 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 17, 2020

Sam and Katie find a stray dog and make a big mistake, but it’s hard to make amends—how can you apologize to a dog?A dirty, skinny, dog shows up in Sam and Katie’s neighborhood. They start to follow it, and they don’t like what they see: The Wilson sisters yell at it because it goes in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it. Sam and Katie want the dog to know they’ll be its friends. They think it should have a name. Most of all, they want it to like them. But then they do something thoughtless, and after... + Read More
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Series: Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets Hardcover Lily Snowden-Fine 9780500652237 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Mar 17, 2020

A humorous children’s book featuring delightful illustrations that answer questions about what makes dogs so unique.Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? is the first in a new series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about their favorite pets. This book highlights the qualities of different types of dogs, from herding and hunting dogs to show and media mutts, answering such questions as, “Why do dogs play dead?,” “How do you speak dog?,” and “Why do dogs dig?” The book also profiles famous dogs from history and popular cult... + Read More
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Series: Big Red (75th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover Jim Kjelgaard 9780823442652 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jan 21, 2020

A devoted, courageous dog always stands by the boy who loves him in this genuine classic, in print for 75 years.“A timeless, not-to-be-missed classic.”—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author of The One and Only Ivan Before Old Yeller or Where the Red Fern Grows, there was Big Red, the classic boy-and-dog story of adventure and friendship in the wild mountains of Pennsylvania. Danny knows at a glance that Red, the big Irish setter, is the dog he has always dreamed of. But Red is a champion, and Danny is only a trapper’s son who lives ... + Read More
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Series: I, Cosmo Hardcover Carlie Sorosiak 9781536207699 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 24, 2019

A golden retriever narrates a hilarious, heart-tugging tale of a dog and his humans as he tries to keep his family together while everything around them falls apart.Ever since Cosmo became a big brother to Max ten years ago, he’s known what his job was: to protect his boy and make him happy. Through many good years marked by tennis balls and pilfered turkey, torn-up toilet paper and fragrant goose poop, Cosmo has doggedly kept his vow. Until recently, his biggest problems were the evil tutu-wearing sheepdog he met on Halloween and the arthritis... + Read More
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Series: Job Wanted Paperback Teresa Bateman 9780823444441 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Dec 10, 2019

A plucky farm dog will do anything to get a job—even be a cow!When a farmer tells a dog that “dogs just eat and don’t give anything back,” the dog is disappointed, but not discouraged. He’ll try being a cow, a horse, and a chicken before he’s done. As the farmer learns the value of a good dog, children will laugh as the dog finds his rightful place on the farm.Teresa Batemen’s endearing story celebrates persistence, ingenuity, and the fact that everybody can make a contribution. Award-winning artist Chris Sheban’s illustrations are filled with ... + Read More
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Series: Dog and Rabbit Hardcover Barney Saltzberg 9781623541071 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 08, 2019

A funny, sweet story of unrequited friendship from the creator of Beautiful Oops! and Crazy Hair Day. Dog likes Rabbit. Rabbit likes Bunny. But Bunny ignores Rabbit. How will the friendship triangle resolve? Written in four parts, this picture book navigates the pitfalls of budding friendship and explores the rewards of patience under the sure hand of seasoned author/illustrator Barney Saltzberg.
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Series: Anxious Charlie to the Rescue Hardcover Terry Milne 9781536209167 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Oct 01, 2019

A friend in need causes an anxious pup to confront his fear of change in this thoughtful and encouraging tale.Charlie follows the same routine every day: he hops out of bed in the morning, walks the same route to the market, and lines up his stuffed animals just so in the evening. If anything is slightly different, Charlie worries that something bad might happen. But when friends call one morning asking for Charlie’s help, he forgets to follow his usual routine. Will something bad happen, as Charlie fears? Or will he learn that change can be go... + Read More
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Series: I Want a Dog Hardcover Jon Agee 9780525555469 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 24, 2019

A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on MarsThe Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl with her wagon is ready to adopt a dog—not an aardvark, lizard, or goose! Can the shelter manager help her to find her perfect pet?
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Series: Mr. Scruff Hardcover Simon James 9781536209358 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 24, 2019

A sweetly silly story of a little boy and a dog who make an unlikely (but perhaps perfect) pair.Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in a unique way. Polly belongs to Molly, Eric belongs to Derek, Berry belongs to Terry. But poor Mr. Scruff, alone in the rescue shelter, doesn’t belong to anyone. Then a boy named Jim walks in, and they seem to get along. Jim and Mr. Scruff don’t look anything alike, and their names certainly don’t rhyme, but they may end up belonging to each other just the same. From author-illustrator Simon... + Read More
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Series: Stormy A Story About Finding a Forever Home Hardcover Guojing 9781524771768 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 17, 2019

From the creator of the New York Times best-illustrated children’s book award winner The Only Child, comes a gorgeous and moving wordless picture book that’s perfect for dog lovers.In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that’s perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench—scruffy, scared, and alone. With gentle coaxing, the woman tries to befriend the animal, but the dog is too scared to let her near. Day after day, the woman tries—and day after day, the dog runs away. With perseverance and patience... + Read More
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Series: Read and Wonder Our Very Own Dog Taking Care of Your First Pet Paperback Amanda McCardie 9781536208924 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 17, 2019

If you have a new dog companion—or want to adopt one—here’s a story full of facts that tells you everything you need to know.There’s nothing more exciting than getting a dog! Join Sophie’s new human family as they prepare their home for her and introduce her to life as a beloved pet. Follow along as they learn about bedding and bowls, treats and training, walks and washing—and even an unexpected dog show! Factual notes run alongside the simple story, offering tips that will help turn tentative dog adopters into doting experts.
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Series: The Dog Who Lost His Bark Hardcover Eoin Colfer 9781536204421 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 10, 2019

A Parents Best Children’s Book of 2019A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children’s Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch.Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy — his boy. And maybe, when they ... + Read More
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Series: Two Brothers, One Tail Hardcover Richard T. Morris 9781524740856 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 27, 2019

“A gentle and loving illustration of the absolute bond between a boy and his canine buddy.” -KirkusA sweet and charming picture book about the unending love between a boy and his dog.Two brothers, two handsTwo brothers, four pawsTwo brothers, ten fingersTwo brother, ten clawsWith simple rhyming text by Richard T. Morris and charming illustrations from Jay Fleck, Two Brothers, One Tail is a heart-warming story about a boy and his brother, who just happens to be a dog. Perfect for fans of Bad Dog, Marley and Harry the Dirty Dog!
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Series: As Warm As the Sun Hardcover Kate McMullan 9780823443277 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 13, 2019

French bulldogs Toby and Pinkie learn to live together and form a heartwarming friendship.Toby loves basking in the morning sun, snuggling in a lap in the afternoon, and toasting his tummy by the fireside at night, but somehow his warm spots never last. What Toby wants more than anything is to find something as warm as the sun that never fades or fizzles.Then one day, Pinkie comes along, and she starts hogging all of Toby’s favorite places. Toby feels alone and forgotten, and slinks away…but Pinkie follows him, determined to prove that she is t... + Read More
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Series: Hey, Dog Hardcover Tony Johnston 9781580898775 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 18, 2019

A boy wins over an abused, stray dog with persistence and love in this heartwarming story.Thoughtful care goes into a child's efforts to help an abused dog learn to trust humans again. Stooping near the bush where the dog is hiding, offering scraps of food, and leaving an umbrella in a rainstorm all convince the dog that the child's offering of friendship is real. When Mom insists on putting up "lost dog" signs, the boy is worried. But in the end, the dog and child find a new friend in each other.
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Series: The Peculiar Pig Hardcover Joy Steuerwald 9780399548871 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jun 18, 2019

* "An excellent, gently told addition to anti-bullying, adoption, and individuality storytimes."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review There was a different sort of piglet in the pigpen one cool spring morning.That "different" one is named Penny, and she's really not a piglet at all . . . she's a puppy. A puppy who gets longer and longer as her piglet siblings get bigger and bigger. Penny doesn't understand why she's different--she only knows that Mama Pig loves her just the same as the rest of the litter. Penny's siblings are baffled by her peculiar... + Read More
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Series: I Like to Read See Me Play Hardcover Paul Meisel 9780823438327 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 11, 2019

What fun! A playful pack of dogs chase a ball and find new friends! This Level C book is perfect for kindergarteners and rising first graders.I see a ball. The bird has the ball. The whale has the ball. The lion has the ball. Gulp! No more ball!This is the third book in an award-winning series. See Me Run is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award Winner, and See Me Dig is a a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year.Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers who have mastered basic sight words are ready for more. When Level C is ma... + Read More
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Series: I Am a Wolf Hardcover Kelly Leigh Miller 9780525553298 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 21, 2019

A dog who insists she's a wolf finds the perfect home with a young girl who sees past her prickly personality in this pet adoption story that's as laugh-out-loud funny as it is heart-tugging.When a particularly growly pup finds herself in an animal shelter, she insists that she is a wolf--a lone wolf. After all, she's not sweet, she's not cute, and she is just fine on her own! Luckily, there's one little girl at the shelter who knows that sometimes, good dogs act bad when they feel afraid and that extending a little kindness can help even the m... + Read More
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Series: Saving Hanno The Story of a Refugee Dog Hardcover Miriam Halahmy 9780823441655 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 23, 2019

Nine-year-old Rudi and his beloved dog Hanno escape from Nazi Germany, but Rudi soon learns he'll have to protect Hanno from an entirely new threat in this thrilling reimagining of a little known World War II event.What if you had to leave your dog behind when you fled? Nine-year-old Rudi has a chance to leave the dangers of Nazi Germany on a Kindertransport to England. However, he cannot bring Hanno, his wonderful dachshund. Luckily, his family finds a way to smuggle Hanno to London. But with England on the brink of war, Hanno is still not saf... + Read More
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Series: Monty and the Poodles Hardcover Katie Harnett 9781911171775 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Apr 09, 2019

Forget Oliver Twist and Annie, Monty the orphan pooch will steal your heart and give you hope for an inclusive world.Monty is a scruffy, homeless pooch with a taste for fine art, and Ginger is a poodle who doesn't mind getting her paws a bit dirty. Monty and the poodles long to live together at the warm and cozy Poodle Mansion, but its strict poodles-only policy is rather inconvenient and so these crafty canines decide to create their own home where all are welcome!
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Series: Good Dad Diego Hardcover Brenna Maloney 9780451481269 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 09, 2019

In this humorous celebration of fatherhood, an irresistably adorable (and real!) pug shows what it takes to be a good dad.Diego is a dog, but he has one of the toughest jobs in the world. Is he a ninja? Nope. Is he a superhero? Nope. Is he a king or a police officer or the president? Nope. Nope. Nope. Diego is a DAD. And that requires the patience and fortitude of all of these positions combined . . . as Diego--an adorable pug--demonstrates in this laugh-out-loud photographic picture book. Admonitions and chores may be somewhat different for do... + Read More
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Series: The McTavish Stories Good Dog, McTavish Hardcover Meg Rosoff 9781536200584 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Apr 09, 2019

A dog with a plan adopts a chaotic family in a wry comedy extolling the virtues of common sense.When Ma Peachey takes up yoga, the rest of the family finds themselves abandoned to chaos: no one cooks dinner, no one picks up the dirty laundry, the children are always late for school, and there is a good deal of squabbling and squalor. Ma may be off finding inner peace, but irritable Pa Peachey, glum Ava, and wannabe girl-charmer Ollie are falling apart. Only Betty, the sensible youngest child, is wise enough to see that this family is in need of... + Read More
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Series: Let's Have a Dog Party Hardcover Mikela Prevost 9780451481177 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 19, 2019

A sparkling debut that celebrates friendship and encourages empathy, starring a lovable dog.Kate and Frank are best friends. To celebrate Frank's birthday, Kate throws him a party with all her favorite things: lots of friends, dancing in circles, loud singing, and sparkly confetti everywhere. But best friends don't always have the same taste in parties. Frank prefers quiet, sun-drenched naps on his favorite rug. So he hides. Kate must find a way to bring Frank back to the party--on his own terms.This tender debut picture book by Mikela Prevost ... + Read More
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Series: Wake Up, Color Pup Hardcover Taia Morley 9780399559457 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 12, 2019

A beautiful picture book about a little pup's colorful journey through the range of his emotions!A bright yellow bird promises to bring adventure to sleepy Pup's gray world. As Pup follows his new friend on a walk, each discovery ignites a new feeling and corresponding color, until Pup is saturated with them. But when a storm comes, Pup's color is drained as fear sweeps through him. Only his curious yellow friend remains bright, and encourages him to keep his chin up, play, and carry on! This is a remarkably simple and resonant examination of e... + Read More
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Series: Stay, Benson! Hardcover Thereza Rowe 9780500651537 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 19, 2019

A fun, playful story about a naughty dog who goes on adventures around the neighborhood whenever his owner leaves for school.Flick’s dog, Benson, is a very good boy. He waits for her at home and he never chases anything . . . or so Flick thinks. One day, when Flick leaves for school, Benson chases a cat into the back garden, over the fence, and into the park, where he pursues a squirrel. A ball catches his eye and he follows it into the pond—and then he runs, dripping wet, through the middle of a picnic lunch, stealing a sausage. As the picnick... + Read More
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Series: Pinkerton, Behave! Revised and Reillustrated Edition Paperback Steven Kellogg 9780451481528 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 12, 2019

Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner’s commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch, he destroys the slippers instead. Pinkerton’s desperate owners take him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record time. Then one night a burglar breaks into their house, and Pinkerton is able to put his bad habits to good use. This silly charmer of a story was included on the Booklist and Horn Book best of the year lists and inspired four sequels about the impossibly clueless but irresistibly sweet Pinkerton. Now, in honor ... + Read More
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Series: Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl Hardcover Susin Nielsen 9781101919255 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Feb 05, 2019

What's a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy? Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugh-a-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story.Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her "delicate matters" and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . . until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he's disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, tricke... + Read More
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Series: Puppy Talk Opposites Board book J. C. Coates 9781580898478 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jan 15, 2019

Ten playful puppies want to talk about opposites!Young dog lovers get to know cuddly puppies by name in this cutely photographed concept book about opposites. Max the Boston terrier and his friends show the difference between near and far, awake and asleep, dry and wet, and more. Funny puppy commentary adds to the canine chaos.
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Series: Great Dog Hardcover Davide Cali 9781101919170 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 29, 2018

The age-old question of "what will I be when I grow up" gets a hilarious twist in this stylish and clever story.A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in their family. Will he be a marathon runner like Uncle Tibor, the fastest dog in the family? Will he be an astronaut like Aunt Yuki, who reached for the stars? Or maybe a teacher like Uncle Scooter, respected by all? No matter what, says his father, he will be a GREAT dog! Davide Cali's tongue-in-check writing and Miguel Tanco's unique and funny illu... + Read More
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Series: Rescue and Jessica A Life-Changing Friendship Hardcover Jessica Kensky 9780763696047 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Apr 03, 2018

A 2019 Schneider Family Book Award WinnerBased on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire.Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog — it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplis... + Read More
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Series: Can I Be Your Dog? Hardcover Troy Cummings 9780399554520 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 13, 2018

The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW!A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters—deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home—from the dog, himself!This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart—and... + Read More
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Series: Maxi's Secrets (Or, What You Can Learn from a Dog) Paperback Lynn Plourde 9780399545689 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 01, 2017

When a BIG, lovable, does-it-her-way dog wiggles her way into the heart of a loudmouth pipsqueak of a boy, wonderful things happen that help him become a bigger, better person. Perfect for fans of Wonder and Because of Winn-Dixie. Timminy knows that moving to a new town just in time to start middle school when you are perfect bully bait is less than ideal. But he gets a great consolation prize in Maxi—a gentle giant of a dog who the family quickly discovers is deaf. Timminy is determined to do all he can to help Maxi—after all, his parents di... + Read More
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Series: Dog Night at the Story Zoo Hardcover Dan Bar-el 9781101918388 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jul 04, 2017

It's Open Mic Night at the Story Zoo and the dogs are up to tell their tales in this hilarious graphic novel for young readers.At the Story Zoo, you get to tell any story you want in front of the live audience, as long as it's about you. And tonight is dog night. So sit back, relax, and let these dogs tell their tales. We've got some hilarious but quite touching stories from dogs of all kinds, including a bulldog who doesn't wanted to be judged by his looks; a bloodhound who loses her power of scent and turns to a dog called Surelick Holmes for... + Read More
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Series: Carson Crosses Canada Hardcover Linda Bailey 9781101918838 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 30, 2017

From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine.Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something spe... + Read More
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Series: See You in the Cosmos Hardcover Jack Cheng 9780399186370 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 28, 2017

“I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder.” —Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright PlacesA space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Car... + Read More
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Series: A Wish Book Brave Little Puppy Board book Lori Evert 9780399549458 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Sep 13, 2016

A board book adventure set in the wintry world of the New York Times bestseller The Christmas Wish! The star of The Christmas Wish, Anja, has a very curious puppy that’s lost in the woods! Luckily, his many kind forest friends—a polar bear, lynx, reindeer, squirrel, fox, and more—help guide him back to Anja’s arms. Husband-and-wife duo Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen have brought us another breathtakingly beautiful photographic adventure about their daughter, Anja, and her woodland friends, and introduce readers to her brave puppy, Birki.Don’t mi... + Read More
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Series: Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess Hardcover Janet Hill 9781101917930 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 12, 2016

Miss Wilhelmina Moon is a dog governess. At her first placement, on a small island off the coast of France, her new charges - sixty-seven dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors - run wild. But armed with patience and a passion for teaching, as well as her companions, Mitford the monkey and Petunia the French bulldog, Miss Moon soon imparts twenty important lessons to her furry brood. Some are practical, some are playful, one or two are a little unusual, but all are necessary for the raising of happy, healthy and well-mannered dogs (and humans).
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Series: Because of Winn-Dixie Paperback Kate DiCamillo 9780763680862 $11.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Dec 08, 2015

A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller.One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover i... + Read More
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Series: Mad Libs Dog Ate My Mad Libs Paperback Mad Libs 9780843182934 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 26, 2015

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about dogs. Go fetch a pen because it’s time to play Mad Libs! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about Labradors, Pomeranians, poodles, and more, this book is an incredible activity for both pups and their people. Play alone, in a group, or with your own four-legged best friend. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
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Series: The French Fry King Hardcover Roge 9781770493506 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 May 08, 2012

A delectable feast for French fry lovers the world over, written and illustrated by acclaimed French Canadian artist, Rogé, this wonderful story will amuse, beguile and delight young readers! The French Fry King is a clever tale about dreaming big and finding love, told by a charming sausage dog named Roger. Roger is a sausage dog who is destined for incredible things! He is most definitely NOT the kind of dog that would chase the mailman, chew on bicycle tires, or bark at every car that drives goes by. All of that bores him.... He longs to be ... + Read More
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Series: A Ball for Daisy (Caldecott Medal Winner) Hardcover Chris Raschka 9780375858611 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 10, 2011

Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott MedalThis New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo! Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations... + Read More
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Series: The Boy Who Spoke Dog Paperback Clay Morgan 9780142403433 $7.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 02, 2005

When Jack washes up on a mysterious island after a deadlystorm, there's no one to help him, except for the dogs. The sheepdogs on the island have eyes that speak right to Jack's heart, especially one dog—Moxie. But when angry beasts called fangos threaten to destroy the island, Jack and his companions must fight to save it. Once the battle ends, Jack is changed. Will he ever be the same again? Told from Jack's and Moxie's points of view, this adventure reveals how loyalty between boy and dog becomes a means for survival and hope.
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Series: Working Like a Dog The Story of Working Dogs through History Paperback Gena K. Gorrell 9780887765896 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 09, 2003

Winner of The 2003 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book AwardIncluded on VOYA’s ninth annual Nonfiction Honor ListSince the first hungry wolf bravely approached an ancient cooking fire and was rewarded with a scrap of meat, our lives and the lives of dogs have been interwoven. Dogs have worked for us as warriors with ammunition strapped to their bodies. Dogs have gone through snow, icy seas, and into the dangerous rubble of collapsed buildings to rescue us. Dogs, with their spectacular ability to detect odors, keep us safe by finding drugs and exp... + Read More
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Series: Touch-and-Feel Pat the Puppy (Pat the Bunny) Paperback Edith Kunhardt Davis 9780307120045 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jun 11, 2001

A beloved companion to Pat the Bunny, one of the best-selling children's books of all time!Pat the Puppy has been creating special first-time moments between parents and their children for over 15 years. This classic touch-and-feel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
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Series: The Adventures of Taxi Dog Paperback Debra Barracca 9780140566659 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2000

Maxi, a homeless mutt in New York City, has always fended for himself. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat! From that moment on, Maxi and Jim revel in the sights and sounds of the city, and share all sorts of wild adventures-from rushing two clowns and a chimp to the circus, to singing duets with an opera diva! These and other adventures are brilliantly depicted in Mark Buehner's witty, detail-packed oil paintings.
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Series: Totally True Adventures Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures) How a Sled Dog Saved the Children of Nome Paperback Elizabeth Cody Kimmel 9780679891987 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Dec 21, 1999

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life.A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3
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Series: Whistle for Willie Board book Ezra Jack Keats 9780670880461 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 01, 1998

When Whistle for Willie was first published in 1964, The New York Times wrote "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world. and the shimmering heat of a summer's day." Now the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog, is accessible to even the youngest child in a durable board book edition, with reinforced pages, a handy trim size, and safe, rounded corners. Ezra Jack Keats, who died in 1983, was the award-winning author of such children's favorites as The Snowy Day, which won the Caldecott Medal, and G... + Read More
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Series: Kavik the Wolf Dog Paperback Walt Morey 9780140384239 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 01, 1997

An extraordinary journey of instinct and survival from the author of Gentle BenWhen Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he’s not ready to die. It turns out that Kävik’s a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightful owner finds out Kävik is alive, he wants the dog back. But Kävik has other ideas. “Swiftly paced from the first page . . . dramatic and absorbing.”... + Read More
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Series: Officer Buckle and Gloria Hardcover Peggy Rathmann 9780399226168 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 28, 1995

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Child... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #1: Ginger Paperback Kate Klimo 9780307978998 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jan 08, 2013

For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and a factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will beg for more!Born in a puppy mill, Ginger the golden retriever looks back on her life and the various people who have "owned" her. Abruptly separated from her... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #2: Buddy Paperback Kate Klimo 9780307979049 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jan 08, 2013

For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, starting with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and an factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will beg for more!A German shepherd—the first dog trained at Dorothy Eustis's famous Seeing Eye guide-dog ... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #3: Barry Paperback Kate Klimo 9780449812808 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 06, 2013

Barry der Menschenretter—a.k.a. Barry—the most famous St. Bernard dog in history, tells the story of his life for the first time. Eight-thousand feet above sea level, in the treacherous pass in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland, the monks of the hospice of St. Bernard have, since the 11th century, kept dogs to help them rescue travelers lost in the snow. In time, these dogs became a breed unto themselves, named for the hospice. They are responsible for helping over 2,000 travelers who might otherwise have frozen to death. With great modest... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #4: Togo Paperback Kate Klimo 9780385373357 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jan 07, 2014

Small, feisty Siberian husky Togo—the overlooked sled-dog hero of the 1925 serum run to Nome—sets the record straight in Dog Diaries #4! When a diptheria epidemic breaks out in isolated Nome, Alaska, in January 1925, the only way to get life-saving serum to the town is by using dog-sled relay teams. Twenty teams participate, and the dog who inevitably gets credit for saving the town is Balto, lead dog on the final team which delivered the serum. But few people have ever heard of 12-year-old Togo and his musher Leonard Seppala, who carrie... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #5: Dash Paperback Kate Klimo 9780385373388 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jul 22, 2014

A dog's-eye view of the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony!English springer spaniel Dash and his furry friend Mercy--a mastiff--travel with their master, John Goodman, in search of the New World. Taken from the pages of history, this Dog Diary follows the story of the colonists whom we now call Pilgrims, from their sixty-six-day voyage at sea to the celebration of their first harvest with the Wampanoag Indians who become their friends and advisors. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell and an ap... + Read More
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Series: Dog Diaries Dog Diaries #6: Sweetie Paperback Kate Klimo 9780385392402 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jan 06, 2015

George Washington’s transformation from farmer to Father of Our Country—as told by his dog Sweetlips! Sweetie was the finest foxhound in George Washington’s kennel. But Sweetie’s idyllic days at Mount Vernon were cut short when her master was chosen to represent Virginia at the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia—which he attended with Sweetlips by his side. Follow their journey from the hunt country of Virginia to the battlefields of the Revolutionary War in this meticulously researched, unique historical novel. With realistic black-a... + Read More