The Best Books for Dog Lovers
Growing up, my family had a rock-eating beagle named Polo, and now we have an overly exuberant golden retriever named Finn. Between my pets and time spent volunteering at a local animal shelter, it is no secret that I LOVE dogs. I love big dogs, little dogs, fluffy dogs, and hairless dogs. And I love reading stories featuring dogs. Check out the list below for some fantastic books that celebrate our favorite canine friends!
Lucy is the world's longest dog, but just how long is she? Like, are we talking pretty long? Or super-crazy number-one-record-breaking BANANAS long? See for yourself in this hilarious picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Avery Monsen. (Warning: the dog is very long.)
This winning tribute to the enduring love between dog and child celebrates animal adoption — from the dog’s point of view!
In a pitch-perfect debut, animator Michael Relth channels the voice — and artwork! — of a loyal pup sharing the simple, sweet, and funny rhyming story of finding a forever family. It’s a clever take on a dog’s journey from being lost to found — from shelter to home. Ideal for pet owners, animal enthusiasts and growing families, Picture Book by Dog is brimming with heart and highlights the power of belonging.
Every single day, dogs around the world use their amazing abilities to help save lives. In over fifty dynamic photos and a fun, fact-filled text, meet some of the incredible canines who save lives, fight crime, and help people heal.
Superpower Dogs is a fun and inspiring read for animal lovers of all ages, celebrating the remarkable work of heroic dogs.
Meet Pepper and Boo. They are two dogs who do not know much about cats. (Who does?) They wonder why the cat sleeps so much (in their beds!), licks itself so much, what the cat is thinking, and what makes the cat happy.
Luckily, the cat can explain. The cat knows a lot about being a cat. They know a cat will sleep anywhere (a box, a keyboard, a sink, and Boo’s bed) and any time of day. They know what cats like and do not like to eat. They also know that although they are different, they’re happy to have housemates like Pepper and Boo.
Packed with high stakes mystery and tons of heart, this first installment in a new series introduces Kazu Jones-a spunky, scrappy detective who’s this generation’s Harriet the Spy.
When a string of dognappings grips her Denver neighborhood, Kazu Jones vows to track down the culprits. She can’t stand to see more dogs go missing-especially once her neighbors’ beloved pet is taken because of her gigantic mistake.
With the help of her gang-including her best friend and expert hacker, March; and her ginormous, socially anxious pup, Genki-Kazu uncovers evidence that suggests the dognapping ring is bigger than she ever imagined. But the more she digs, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. The dognappers are getting bolder, and Genki could be next . . .
You know Rafe from the Middle School series? Well, now it's his mischievous mutt, Junior's turn to take the spotlight! Sure Junior's got some behavioral problems, but it's not that bad, right? Well, Mrs. Stricker would disagree and she's threatened to send Junior back to the pound unless he can get his act together. Junior and Rafe have got some work to do... First stop, obedience school!
Doggs and katts are taught to hate each other from birth. When Oscar, a happy-go-lucky dogg and proud Dogg Scout, and Molly, a clever katt with big ambitions, both get impossibly lost in the forest, they find themselves in an unusual position. The two of them must learn to overcome their prejudices and work together to survive. If not, they may never find their way back home.