Theme: Dogs

Merci Mister Dash!

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Mr. Dash may not have a pedigree (he can count five different breeds of dogs as family), but from his furry head to his wagging tail, he is a gentleman. His fine manners make him a perfect companion to Madame Croissant. Their life together is graceful and civilized, what with walks in the park, stamp-collecting, [...]

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If I Had a Dog

By Book Importer | Published: April 30, 2011

Six-year-old Maxine is dog crazy. She draws dogs, she has dogs on her T-shirts, she even drags home neighbors’ dogs in the hopes that her parents will let them stay. On a walk to the park with her big brother, Hugh, Maxine stops every time she sees a dog, hoping for a kiss or a [...]

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The Trouble With Tilly Trumble

By Book Importer | Published: April 30, 2011

A sweet, read-aloud story of friendship for dog lovers everywhere. In the grand tradition of Peggy Rathman’s “Officer Buckle and Gloria” and Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn Dixie” comes this tale of the relationship between a lonely person and a homeless pet that offers laughs and sincere emotion without being overly sweet. Tilly Trumble collects [...]

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Ten Little Puppies/Diez Perritos

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Ten little puppies are lost, one by one, for different reasons, until only one little puppy remains.

Descriptors: Americas, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Nonfiction, Picture Book, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Dog in Boots

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

After reading “Puss in Boots,” an adventurous dog sets out to find the perfect pair of shoes to suit his every need.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » 1 Comment

Saving Zasha

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

In 1945 Russia, those who own German shepherds are considered traitors, but thirteen-year-old Mikhail and his family are determined to keep the dog a dying man brought them, while his classmate Katia strives to learn his secret. See the review at WOW Review, Volume 4, Issue 3

Descriptors: Europe, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Russia » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Fleabag

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

A boy without a dog and a dog without a boy meet each other in the park. But the boy’s big people don’t approve of the friendship. The dog is dirty! And he has FLEAS! Will these two friends be able to find a home together?Helen Stephens’s timeless, kid-friendly art makes this heartwarming story a winner [...]

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

The Dog Who Loved Red

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2011

Raja loves red! Red slippers, red shawls, red socks… But when he spots his friend Champs lost red ball in Mr. Mehtas garden, he has to brave a whole rainbow of obstacles to recover the ball and save the day!

Descriptors: Asia, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), India, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Stanley’s Beauty Contest

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2010

Stanley’s people are so preoccupied with primping him for the dog show in the park that they forgot his breakfast. This makes Stanley “very” grumpy. At the park, Stanley meets up with his old friends Nutsy, Alice and Gassy Jack. Together the friends look longingly at the grand prize: the biggest, most scrumptious-smelling dog cookie [...]

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The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale From Great Britain

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

A rich man is rescued from harm by a smelly, slobbery dog. As a reward, he asks for the man’s beautiful daughter. In this tale from England, Margaret Read MacDonald puts a new spin on the classic story, Beauty and the Beast.

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