Blue and her family are all working hard to create a special Thanksgiving feast, and readers are invited to help harvest vegetables with Shovel and Pail, prepare the turkey stuffing with Mrs. Pepper, or decorate the table with Blue. Full-color illustrations. ...

Digby is an old, faithful dog that can't run and play anymore. But she's still a faithful friend--she'll never be too old for that. Young readers will cherish this simple, endearing "I Can Read Book" about an aging pet. Full color. ...

Featuring a simple text that flows easily and is wonderful for reading aloud, "Freckles" tells the delightful story of a lost puppy and his adventure with the "Big Wild Dogs" that live in the forest. Illustrations. ...

Dog lovers and history buffs will delight in this collection celebrating the beloved canines that offered companionship, protection, and hard work to their masters in the Far North. ...

Down on the farm, Clifford finds a sleeping kitten, makes friends with a fluffy bunny, rides a velvety horse, and swims with some downy ducks. As readers follow the story, they can touch the fur patches of seven animals, including Clifford. Full-color illustrations. ...

Cheerful mayhem carries the day in this new middle-grade novel from the author of "The Exiles". Ten-year-old Robin Brogan's life takes a turn for the interesting when a new family with five children moves next door. And when Robin, who's terrified of dogs, finds a starving, abandoned dog on the beach, it's his new neighbors who help him overcome his fears to save an animal that desperately needs him. 144 pp. Ages 8-12. Pub: 12/97.
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Twelve-year-old Maggie's beloved Newfoundland dog, Sirius, must be kept a secret because of a village rule that only sheepdogs are allowed in her coastal community. When a steamer runs aground off the coast, Sirius finally has a chance to prove himself to the entire village. ...

Accompanied by lively illustrations, these three stories are all about the things dogs understand best--burglars, bones, and running free. "Any kid who owns a dog will recognize his or her lovable pet in these three short stories".--"Booklist". Full color. ...

Tex is an English foxhound. His best human friend, now, is an Anishnaby woman. She calls Tex her "Animoosh", her dog. Tex the English foxhound "Animoosh", loves Ikwe. Ikwe loves Tex. When they met for the first time at the city dog pound, Ikwe had said: "Aneen, Animoosh. Neen Anishnabay Ikwe". Which means in English, "How are you, dog? I am an Anishnabay woman." This is the story of how Tex got to the dog pound.
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Tiny is a very large dog. He needs a bath, but the sink is too small. Even the bathtub is too small. The pool is just the right size for Troy. But it's not easy for a little boy to wash a dog who is bigger than he is! Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing. Young readers will love Tiny's antics in this sweet, funny story. ...