children's books about dogs

A Sweet, Peaceful Children’s “Tail” of Walking With a Four-Legged Friend

Some people might think that taking a dog for a walk is a mundane task. But Denis O'Neill, an accomplished storyteller as an author, screenwriter and producer, transforms it into an energetic and exciting journey that showcases the joys of having a four-legged companion. O’Neill, whose writing has ranged from…

Madeline SuarezNovember 30, 2023

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A True, Inspiring Story of the Love Between Dog and Owner

More than anything, this is a book about unconditional love — a bond between a dedicated, caring woman and a loyal Great Dane. All at once, it is heartwarming, funny, informative, ok, a little scary and full of lessons for readers both young and old. Harley’s Harlequin Heart by Christy…

Jim AlkonDecember 1, 2022

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Driven by Ingenuity and a Love of Reading, These Two Outcasts Bring Peace to Their Community

We all love a story about an underdog. There’s something about an unlucky protagonist that tugs on our heartstrings; these narratives appeal to our empathy, making us wish that we could reach through the page and help lift them up. The heightened sense of emotion makes it all the sweeter…

BookTribMarch 24, 2022

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A Tale of Friendship and Caring Assures Children That Love Knows No Distance

From the time we are young, we are drawn to special people—the ones who complete our sentences and who know our favorite color, food and song. The people who understand us and make us happier than anyone else in the world. Now more than ever, kids are finding themselves separated…

Wyatt SemenukMarch 1, 2022

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Furry Neighbors Bicker and Bully … Until They Meet “A Dog Named Chilli”

But have we ever stopped and thought about how things look from our dogs' perspective? How do they view their relationships with humans, or with each other? That’s exactly what Mark Chartrand discusses in his story A Dog Named Chilli: My New Home (Dorrance Publishing). This charming children’s book shows…

BookTribOctober 26, 2021

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This Bittersweet Story Conveys Loss, Love and the Makings of a True Wonder Dog

This is the crux of Jasper the Wonder Dog, written by Richard Halliday in honor of his beloved pet. This poignant tale packs twelve years of love and adventure into 52 pages, giving us a glimpse into the deep connection between Jasper and his family. While the story is bittersweet,…

BookTribNovember 30, 2021

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An Open Mind Leads to Twice the Fun in “Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit”

This isn’t Michelle Lander Feinberg’s first time telling Cooper’s story. In the previous book of this duology, Please Don’t Tell Cooper He’s a Dog, the reader was first introduced to Cooper’s antics. It seems that the loveable, oversized rescue dog doesn’t know how to … well, be a dog. Rather…

Cameron KimballSeptember 27, 2021

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“Carly’s 10!” But Will Her Birthday Wish for a Puppy Come True?

There’s the old joke refuting the belief that dogs can’t count. If they are accustomed to receiving two cookies every morning, the story goes, try giving them one and see if the dog goes away. It’s not so much a lesson in mathematics as it is a lesson in focus…

Jim AlkonApril 8, 2021

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A Feud Between Animals Leads to Better Understanding in “Timmy Gets Adopted”

It isn’t easy dealing with neighbors. Whether you’ve had to file noise complaints or had arguments about property lines, the people next door aren’t always as neighborly as we’d like. In Emily Edwards’ book Timmy Gets Adopted, the inhabitants of Potter County have to deal with a very unusual neighborhood…

Cameron KimballDecember 15, 2020

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Man’s Best Friend Causes Trouble in “Rudy the Löwchen and the Last Slice”

They’re called “man’s best friend” for a reason. Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years and are a source of joy in times of stress. It’s no wonder that our four-legged friends are the most popular pet worldwide. But dogs aren’t just loyal companions. They’re also serious…

Cameron KimballDecember 16, 2020

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There Are Always More People to Love: Therapy Dog on Love After Loss

What follows is my own guilt-ridden disclosure. I’ve never been much of a Mr. Rogers fan. I favored Big Bird and Cookie Monster over Mr. McFeely and Officer Clemmons. My kids, who are now parents themselves, consumed hours of Sesame Street, which I encouraged, hoping they were learning important early…

Joanne ShulmanSeptember 8, 2020

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A Playful Pup Follows the Sun, Finds Friendship

Such is the case for French bulldog Toby in As Warm as the Sun (Neal Porter Books) by Kate and Jim McMullan. Toby lives for basking in the warmth of his favorite places – his spot in his owner’s lap, his spot by the fireplace, his spot in the morning…

Samantha SchwindJuly 3, 2019

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Touching Animal Bond Tested to its Limits

What is it that makes us such suckers for touching animal stories? Their cuteness aside, perhaps it’s that we are constantly amazed at how they so often display human characteristics and emotions to the point of making us forget they are animals. When I reached out to Georgeanne Irvine, author…

Jim AlkonJune 19, 2019

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Vonny B Teaches Kids the Joy of Having a Dog

Nothing is quite like the relationship between a dog and its owner. Bringing a dog into the home is the equivalent of adding one more furry extension to the family. Within this tight-knit group is still the possibility of a uniquely closer bond--one between dog and child. Vonny B and…

BookTribApril 16, 2019

children’s books about dogs

A Sweet, Peaceful Children’s “Tail” of Walking With a Four-Legged Friend

A True, Inspiring Story of the Love Between Dog and Owner

Driven by Ingenuity and a Love of Reading, These Two Outcasts Bring Peace to Their Community

A Tale of Friendship and Caring Assures Children That Love Knows No Distance

This Bittersweet Story Conveys Loss, Love and the Makings of a True Wonder Dog

An Open Mind Leads to Twice the Fun in “Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit”

“Carly’s 10!” But Will Her Birthday Wish for a Puppy Come True?

A Feud Between Animals Leads to Better Understanding in “Timmy Gets Adopted”

Man’s Best Friend Causes Trouble in “Rudy the Löwchen and the Last Slice”

There Are Always More People to Love: Therapy Dog on Love After Loss

A Playful Pup Follows the Sun, Finds Friendship

Touching Animal Bond Tested to its Limits

Vonny B Teaches Kids the Joy of Having a Dog

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