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Dog Breed Guide for Kids: 50 Essential Dog Breeds to Know and Love with Fun Facts and Tips for Care
by Christine Rohloff GossingerDig into the world of dogs with this ultimate guide for kids 8 to 12 From gigantic Great Danes to tiny Chihuahuas, kids are about to meet some truly amazing dogs. This pup-tastic guide helps young dog lovers learn about all kinds of cute and clever canines as they explore must-know info and adorable photos.What sets Dog Breed Guide for Kids apart from other dog books for kids:Dog breed basics—Kids will bone up on dog knowledge with a breakdown of the 7 American Kennel Club groups and the traits that define them.50 different dogs—They'll be able to take a closer look at each breed, including their appearance, personality, history, and a few fun facts.Caretaking guidance—Guides for bringing home and caring for a new dog, including breed-specific tips, show kids what it takes to be a pet owner.Easy reference—A handy index makes it simple for kids to find and flip right to their favorite dogs.Get kids even more excited about our furry friends with this introductory dog encyclopedia.
Dog Days of School
by Kelly DiPucchioCharlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or playing fetch, and he never has to do any homework. But when Charlie makes a wish to be a dog instead of a boy, things get a little topsy-turvy! New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio's signature humor and Brian Biggs's bold, playful illustrations come together in a hilarious tale that proves that the grass always does look greener on the other side (even if that side involves drinking from the toilet!).
Dog Driven
by Terry Lynn JohnsonFrom the author of Ice Dogs comes a riveting adventure about a musher who sets out to prove her impaired vision won't hold her back from competing in a rigorous sled race through the Canadian wilderness. Perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen. McKenna Barney is trying to hide her worsening eyesight and has been isolating herself for the last year. But at the request of her little sister, she signs up for a commemorative mail run race in the Canadian wilderness—a race she doesn&’t know if she can even see to run. Winning would mean getting her disease—and her sister&’s—national media coverage, but it would also pit McKenna and her team of eight sled dogs against racers from across the globe for three days of shifting lake ice, sudden owl attacks, snow squalls, and bitterly cold nights. A page-turning adventure about living with disability and surviving the wilderness, Dog Driven is the story of one girl&’s self-determination and the courage it takes to trust in others.
Dog Heaven
by Cynthia RylantA comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth.In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.
Dog Loves Books: Read & Listen Edition
by Louise YatesA picture book treat for the youngest dog lovers complete with adorable audio narration.Dog loves books so much he opens his very own bookstore. At first he&’s short of customers. But that&’s all right, because when Dog is surrounded by books, he is never short of friends—or fun. And when customers begin arriving, he knows just which books to recommend.Louise Yates&’s expressive little white dog—and his many expressive doggie customers—extend an irresistible invitation to the very youngest to try reading. It&’s fun!This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Dog Loves Counting
by Louise YatesDog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working--perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places. Meet Dog and let him show you why he LOVES COUNTING!
Dog Loves Counting: Read & Listen Edition
by Louise YatesDog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working—perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places. Meet Dog and let him show you why he LOVES COUNTING!This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Dog Loves Drawing
by Louise YatesDog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail--it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
Dog Number 1, Dog Number 10
by Ami RubingerDog Number 1, Dog Number 10 takes readers through a world of playful pups that love to count! Each spread's rhyming text leaves out the last word, allowing little ones to chime in and shout out the missing number. The amusing illustrations provide countable clues for the numbers that have been left out. With Dog Number 1, Dog Number 10, accomplished illustrator Ami Rubinger once again turns his humorous and imaginative eye to an otherwise simple subject. This is Rubinger's third rhyme-completion book, a technique that teaches children about concepts like counting with a fun, fill-in-the-blank challenge that encourages participation. His colorful, computer-generated canines will make little faces smile, and the rhyming game will have them counting from one to ten, again and again.
Dog Says, Cat Says
by Marilyn SingerThe amusing differences between dogs and cats are shown through clever rhyming couplets in this lively picture book by a renowned poetFrom morning to night, a cat and dog who live together show their innate feline and canine natures. The dog barks at the delivery man while the cat barely notices; the dog runs out to play when the children return from school, while the cat prefers to keep napping on the soft couch. Neither gets the better of the other in their rhyming interchanges, and by day's end they realize that, despite being opposites, they are happier when they're together.
Dog and Rabbit
by Barney SaltzbergA funny, sweet story of unrequited friendship from the creator of Beautiful Oops! and Crazy Hair Day. Dog likes Rabbit. Rabbit likes Bunny. But Bunny ignores Rabbit. How will the friendship triangle resolve? Written in four parts, this picture book navigates the pitfalls of budding friendship and explores the rewards of patience under the sure hand of seasoned author/illustrator Barney Saltzberg.
Dog on Board: The True Story of Eclipse, the Bus-Riding Dog
by Jeffrey Young Dorothy Hinshaw PatentHave you ever met a dog who could ride the bus all by herself? Eclipse can, and her story went viral, catapulting her to national stardom. Now see the world through her eyes in this delightful photographic picture book! All I wanted to do was go to the dog park. I never thought my buddy Jeff would miss the bus. And I certainly never thought I&’d become a pup with paparazzi! The story of this online sensation is so compelling you&’ll want to share it—like the millions who already have on TV, online, and in newspapers around the world."Eclipse&’s story is perfect for the picture book set, and doggie lovers will get right on board." —Booklist
Dog on a Frog?
by Kes Gray Claire GrayFrog is turning the rules upside-down in this riotous, rhyming sequel to Frog on a Log?!"You know the rules," said cat. "Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now? Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog on a Frog? shows young readers that every animal has many special places to sit. Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books, this sequel is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps build reading skills!
Dog vs. Strawberry
by Nelly BuchetA dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues—who will come out on top? <p> Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time! Give it up for our reigning champion, the one-and-only DOG! And let’s have a hand for her opponent: the formidable STRAW-BER-RYYYY! <p> When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win. She dashes left, then right, then--oh!-- over the couch in an attempt to outrun her opponent. Strawberry doesn't move, but that doesn't stop Dog from continuing the race. Eventually, it's neck-and-neck... until mom walks in to see what the fuss is about, and SPLAT! <p> Kids everywhere will recognize the rivalry at play here, and will laugh-out-loud at the bright, expressive illustrations and ridiculous scenarios from the award-winning creators of Cat Dog Dog.
Dog's First Christmas: A Board Book (Dog and Cat's First #3)
by Natalie NelsonIn this follow-up to the beloved board book Dog&’s First Baby, Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas.See these branches? They&’re not for tugging.See this ball? It&’s not for fetching. It&’s the holiday season, and Dog smells a change in the air. With his new friend Baby by his side, Dog investigates the many strange occurrences in their home—like a tree in the living room, fragile balls that are not for fetching, and friends new and old—as he gets into the Christmas spirit with his family.Humans and canines alike will love celebrating the season with this latest book in a beloved series!Celebrate new experiences any time of the year with Dog's First Baby and Cat's First Baby.
Dog-Gone School
by Amy SchmidtThis photographic book of school-themed poems is sure to delight dog lovers and poetry fans alike. As they did in the companion title, Loose Leashes, this husband-and-wife team combine his photographs with her poetry for a whimsical marriage of images and words.
Dogs Clean Up! (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseAn all-new Step into Reading leveled reader based on the Netflix Go Dog. Go! animated series.Perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6, this 32-page Go, Dog. Go! Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader introduces dog lovers to Tag, Maw, Paw, Scooch and all the dogs of Pawston. Based on the P.D. Eastman bestselling classic, Go, Dog. Go! is a Netflix animated series for preschoolers about community, friendship, and family!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Dogs and Us: A Fifteen-Thousand-Year Friendship
by Marta PantaleoA celebration of one of the most enduring love stories throughout the ages: the one between dogs and humans! Dogs and humans go back a long way – thousands of years, to be precise! As humans evolved, dogs did too, and we got to know, trust and understand each other instinctively. Whether they helped to protect us from danger, or sniffed out new routes to faraway places, dogs have been by our side throughout history. In the modern world there are all kinds of dogs: some dogs are working dogs, and help us with herding, hunting or rescuing. And some dogs share our houses and our lives! Together forever, dogs and us! This narrative nonfiction picture book traces the special relationship between humans and our furry companions — a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of dogs! Includes backmatter with further information on common dog breeds featured in the book. Key Text Features illustrations facts Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.6 Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
Dogteam
by Gary PaulsenOn a moonlit winter night, a team of dogs pulls a sled, taking the narrator and readers on a wondrous ride through the snow, into and out of the woods. It is a ride you'll wish would never end.
Doing Business
by Shawn HarrisThis bright, brilliant, and drily humorous new picture book is the perfect go-to guide for going Number Two. Someone has done business where they’re not supposed to. But who was it? Suspense builds as suspects are rhythmically, methodically eliminated. We know it wasn’t the baby (diaper), or Daddy (bathroom), or the lion at the zoo (too risky). There’s a place for everything, and Shawn Harris’s snappy text and stylish, accessible art shine in this universal, hilarious, and perfectly paced picture book about the right place for bathroom business.
Dollop and Mrs. Fabulous
by Jennifer SattlerMake way for bunny Dollop and her sister, Lily (otherwise known as Mrs. Fabulous), in this rib-tickling sibling story by the popular creator of CHICK 'N' PUG.It's looking like just another boring day playing monster vs. monster when Dollop overhears her big sister, Lily, planning . . . a tea party? Lily is happy to have Dollop join her, as long as Dollop follows a few simple rules. There are no ninjas allowed and absolutely NO burping. But there is dressing up and sipping tea with your pinky finger in the air and making mindless small talk. Suddenly, what started out as a fun idea is nothing but a bunch of rules. Can these two unalike sisters find common ground? Warm, wacky, and endearingly illustrated, Jennifer Sattler's latest book extols the virtues of sisters and the imagination.
Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone
by Robb PearlmanFrom the author and illustrator team behind Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering read-aloud picture book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become.Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls, as are dancing shoes, figure skating and hockey, and many more activities and hobbies. Robb Pearlman and Eda Kaban (Pink Is For Boys) create a celebratory read-aloud book that defies gender stereotypes and encourages the youngest readers to reach for the stars and to follow their dreams no matter what.
Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone
by Robb PearlmanFrom the author and illustrator of Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering board book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become.Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls and everyone, as are fabric and wood, flutes and drums, hockey and figure skating, and many more. This is a fun, playful, and important board book for parents and toddlers to read together.
Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas
by Erica S. Perl Dolly PartonIn this standalone sequel to instant New York Times Bestseller Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly's favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas.French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even a cross-country tour. It's all totally tail-riffic...but he can't help but feel that something's missing. When Billy's band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day, he'll have to decide what matters most to him: fame or family?Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a hilarious yet heartwarming picture book about the importance of family, friendship, and of course, paw-some music.
Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big
by Erica S. Perl Dolly PartonFrom the legendary Dolly Parton comes a story about her god-dog and Instagram personality, Billy the Kid, who is hoping to make it big as a country music star in Nashville, Tennessee. <p><p>French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out.But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he's barking up the wrong tree. He'll need his favorite songs ("Jowlene" and "I Will Pawlways Love You," of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be. <p><p>Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a delightful picture book about standing up to people (and dogs) who put you down and finding the drive to achieve your dreams.