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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's a family to do when the bed is overrun by dogs? Move over, of course! In this rollicking, rhyming romp, Mom, Dad, and the kids settle in for a peaceful story before sleep, but their canine companions have other plans.
5) The doghouse
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cow, Pig, Duck, and Mouse are afraid to retrieve their ball when it goes into the dog's house, but when they do go in they are pleasantly surprised.
7) Treat!
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A collection of photographs of dogs anticipating or catching a treat.
8) Wet dog
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Expressive color portraits of our canine friends at bath time -- images that mirror our very own human emotions.
9) Corgi can!
Author
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Ltd
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
12) Beloved dog
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
With humor and intelligence, Kalman gives voice to the dogs she adores, noting that they are constant reminders that life reveals the best of itself when we live fully in the moment and extend unconditional love.
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A treasury of expressive canine portraits is complemented by subject stories and characteristics and is thematically organized under sections ranging from "Puppies" and "Cones of Shame" to "Working Dogs" and "Dogs in Fancy Outfits.".
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
We think of shelter dogs as sad, rejected souls living behind cold metal bars. Shuster puts shelter dogs in a brand new light: each dog is featured in photo-booth style photographs, each accompanied by a short story about the dog's personality; how the dog ended up in the shelter; and the adoption date.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Like so many children, Lucy wants a dog. But, unlike other children, Lucy interviews animals to fill the pet vacancy. And she gets a little more than she expected. Endearing and heart-warming, this story shows (with a humour that never overshadows the message) that being different is good. Another classic from this husband-and-wife team, told with simplicity and portrayed through appealing characters, illustrated with style and confidence.
19) Air miles
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Miles the dog is growing older, but adventure still awaits when he takes to the skies.
Based on an idea by incomparable picture-book creator John Burningham, the text for Air Miles was completed by his longtime friend Bill Salaman and lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, John Burningham's wife.
20) Dog shaming
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Dog owners everywhere have found their outlet in Dogshaming, where they can confess their dogs' biggest (and often grossest!) sins, which turn out to be recognizably universal--complete with snapshots of ridiculously cute but shamed pups who don't seem capable of humping babies, pooping on pillows, or snagging steak straight from a grill. Our book follows the format of the blog, and while a handful of the images will be greatest hits from the blog,...
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