Does your child love dogs and reading? Spend some time reading these awesome dog-themed books!
| Max Goes to the Moon
by Jeffrey Bennett |
You can listen to astronaut Mike Hopkins read Max Goes to the Moon from the International Space Station! View here. |
| Dex: The Heart of a Hero
by Caralyn Buehner |
A scrappy Dachshund learns that no matter how small you are, you can still do big things.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy
by Ilene Cooper |
A story about friendship and loyalty; a shy boy makes friends through his Beagle puppy—This version is for 2nd/3rd grade but there are also versions for younger readers (Level 3 Step Into Reading)
Accompanying discussion questions and answers can be found here. |
| Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
by Lisa Papp |
Madeline doesn’t like to read until she meets Bonnie, a library dog. |
| Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathman |
A fun, silly picture book about a police officer and his dog Gloria.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
by Cynthia Rylant |
Mudge goes to an obedience class.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| No Better Friend: Young Reader’s Edition
by Robert Weintraub |
Discover an extraordinary tale of friendship and survival between a man and a dog in World War II.
Accompanying lessons can be found here. |
| Peyton Goes to the Dog Show
by Lee Canalizo |
Peyton meets lots of amazing breeds at the dog show.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Sashi the Scared Little Sheltie
by Linda Greiner |
A true story about a little dog who loses her home, but soon finds the perfect family for her.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly
by Deborah Stevenson |
An inspiring true story of a little dog with a big dream, and an even bigger heart.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Trevor Becomes a Good Citizen
by Martha Barnes |
Trevor loves his new home and receives just the right training to become a good citizen!
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
| Good Dog, Carl
by Alexandra Day |
Carl causes chaos, but also brings love in this classic.
Accompanying lesson plans can be found here. |
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