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Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Come on a journey around the world to meet the dogs who race through blizzards, who protect sheep from predators, and those who save human lives everyday! Discover dogs' wolfish origins, the science behind their superpowered sense of smell, and the many ways they help people in their daily lives, from being our eyes and ears to keeping us safe. From gentle giants to petite pooches, explore the huge variety of incredible dog breeds that have stuck...
2) Housebroke
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"A millionaire and a woman who thinks he's a house flipper are stuck living in a house together with a menagerie of rescue dogs as roommates, in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. After her ex took all their money and bailed, Hazel Bristow has no place for her and her foster dogs to live. A kind friend whose home is on the market lets Hazel and her fur babies stay there until it sells. It seems like...
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"Once a black book government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak left the program, went deep underground, and reinvented himself as someone who will go anywhere, and risk everything to help the truly desperate who have nowhere else to turn. Since then, Evan has fought international crime syndicates and drug cartels, faced down the most powerful people in the world and even brought down a President. Struggling with an unexpected personal crisis,...
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This 23rd edition contains new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs -- especially virtual titling options -- recently recognized dog breeds that have been added to the seven main groups, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American...
9) Love pug
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Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Series
Pets rule volume 5
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves).
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Series
Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When a murder unleashes a widespread investigation through Crosbyville, children's book author Pris and her trusty bloodhound, Bailey, must sniff out the truth before the whole town goes to the dogs. After deciding that life as a teacher wasn't right for her, Priscilla found inspiration for her first children's book in her three-year-old bloodhound's nose for truth, and so The Adventures of Bailey the Bloodhound was born. After the book's massively...
13) Grandma kisses
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Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A sweet and gentle celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandchild, packed with kisses! Grandma gives her grandchild kisses at playtime, storytime, lunchtime, and bedtime in this sweet and gentle celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandchild. The special bond between grandparents and grandchildren is captured in the adorable illustrations, while the lyrical text is perfect for reading aloud.
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Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone,...
15) I want 100 dogs
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number -- until she gets the one dog she really wants.
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Publisher
One World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Best friends Anita and Rainie have made countless visits to their home base: an old sycamore tree and its neighboring lot of stray dogs who have a mysterious ability to communicate with humans. The girls learn that they are preceded by generations of dog-headed women and women-headed dogs whose bloodlines knot them together like thread. Anita convinces her best friend Rainie to become a dog with her, tying a collar of red string around each of their...
17) Yappy Easter!
Publisher
WorthyKids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Fetch some Easter fun with this playful book full of pups who are "egg-cited" to celebrate --
18) The imposter
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Skunk wants to be a dog. Everyone loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he's looking for: a home and a family. When Skunk sees a "lost" poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet. He enlists the help of three neighborhood critters-a racoon, a cat, and a squirrel-who train him in the art of being a dog with hilarious results. But, uh-oh, there's just one thing Skunk didn't account for"--
19) On the job
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Rubble knows that teamwork can get any job done. So, when city hall needs a new roof, he calls on Mix, Charger, Wheeler, and the rest of his pup family for help"--
20) Doggy kisses
Author
Publisher
LB Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Presents the numbers one through ten with different types of doggy kisses representing each number, from one silly doggy kiss on the head to ten perfect doggy kisses to say "I love you."
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