Theme: Dog

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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Black Dog Dream Dog

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

When Sam finds a big black dog in her back yard she wants to keep him, but her mother can’t find out so Sam hides him in the shed. Meanwhile, Stella wakes up in a strange room to find that she’s had a stroke. She can’t move and she can’t talk, so how can she [...]

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Lost! A Dog Called Bear

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

When Logan’s dog runs away as he and his mother are moving to a new home after his parents separate, a girl named Hannah, who longs for a dog of her own, finds him.

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

The Very Kind Rich Lady and Her One Hundred Dogs

By Book Importer | Published: September 19, 2011

Every day the very kind rich lady feeds, cares for, and plays with her 100 dogs, some with plain names and some with fancy names.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Picture Book, Taiwan » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

The Abandoned Lighthouse

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

A bear, followed by a boy and his dog, use a rowboat to float to an abandoned lighthouse where they all spend the day fishing, cooking their catch, and then joining together to make the lighthouse work again.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Fantasy, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hound and Hare

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Hounds and hares are like cats and mice. At least, that’s the way it is in Great Bone, a little village beside the river. Harley Hare and Hugo Hound see each other at school every day, and they’re interested in the same things. But they never talk to each other. Why? Because the Hare and [...]

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Snook Alone

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

Through the power of faith, a monk named Abba Jacob and his loyal rat terrier, Snook, are reunited after being separated by a ferocious storm.

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