Theme: Dog

Silly Doggy!

By Book Importer | Published: April 17, 2012

Join Lily and her brand new pet-a lost, loveable, and very large bear that she mistakes as a doggy-as they share a fantastic day together. When Lily looks out of her bedroom window, she finds the best surprise ever: her very own lost dog! But this is no normal puppy, this is actually a lost, [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Kate and Pippin

By Book Importer | Published: April 11, 2012

Photographs and simple text reveal the true story of a fawn which, abandoned by her mother and brought to live on a farm, is raised by Kate, a Great Dane which has never had puppies of her own.

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Oh No, George!

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

George finds it hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase, flowers to dig up, and a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Ireland, Picture Book » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

One Dog and His Boy

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal’s grandparents live.

Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Little Dog Lost

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A dog is rescued after days afloat on a sheet of ice in the Baltic Sea.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Dog In, Cat Out

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Illustrates the concept of opposites by depicting one day in the household of a family and their busy dog and cat.

Descriptors: Australia, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Herbert

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure. Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s [...]

Descriptors: New Zealand, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Musicians of Bremen: A Tale From Germany

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

A tongue-in-cheek retelling of a favorite folktale follows the adventures of Donkey, Dog, Cat, and Rooster, four worn-out farm animals who seek their fortunes as musicians and find a comfortable robber’s den in the woods.

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hocus Pocus

By Book Importer | Published: October 3, 2011

This zany tale pits a grouchy pooch against Hocus Pocus, a mischievous blue bunny who lives in a magician’s hat. When Hocus Pocus spots a bunch of tantalizing carrots poking out of a shopping bag, he decides he must have them. But to reach the kitchen counter, he must risk waking Dog, a pet canine [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

No Pets Allowed

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

When Matthew moves to Vancouver with his mother, he’s not able to bring along his dog Lucky, because the apartment building he is moving into does not allow dogs. But when Matthew’s imaginary dog scares off a burglar, all the tenants argue that Lucky should be allowed to come live there.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: » Leave a comment