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Children's Dog Books
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A Dog For A Friend
by: Reynolds, Marilynn
The story is one that any child who has ever wanted a pet, or felt lonely
and in need of a friend, could identify with and enjoy. A girl longs for
a dog but finds herself taking care of a baby pig on a farm. Ages 4-8. 32
pgs.
c.1994...H/C...$14.95
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A Dog's Best Friend
by: Mostacchi, Massimo
Feeling that something is missing in his life, Dudley the dog runs away
from home, only to return later and find the friendship he was looking
for. Ages 4-8. 32 pgs.
c.1995...H/C...$15.95
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Beagle in a Backpack (Animal Ark)
by: Baglio, Ben M
At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes
and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal
in need. Mandy & James are distracted from Halloween planning when
Amber runs away from home with a stolen beagle puppy. Clues left around
a sheep farm lead the kids to believe that Amber is hiding out on the
moors. But even if Amber & the puppy are found, will they all be able
to make it safely back over the moors that are riddled with jagged holes
& underground caves? Ages 9-12. 142 pgs.
c. 2005, P/B...$3.99
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Beautiful Joe
by: Saunders, Marshall
Beautiful Joe was a winning entry in a contest sponsored by the American
Humane Society in 1893. Based on a true story, Beautiful Joe was a real
dog, and Beautiful Joe was his real name. He belonged during the first
part of his life to a cruel master, who mutilated him in the manner described
in the story. He was rescued from him, and lived for many years in a happy
home with pleasant suroundings, where he enjoyed a wide local celebrity.
Ages 9-12.
c. 1998, H/C...$29.95
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Bentley & Blueberry
by: Houk, Randy
This true animal story will warm your heart. A shelter adopted dog can
have special training challenges. When Bentley, a bearded collie, and
his owner Ms. Moody, fall in love with Blueberry at the shelter, they
have to learn how to housetrain her, and how to stop the barking with
humane love and kindness. Your child will want to read this rhyming book
again and again. Comes with cassette tape and plush pal. Ages 4-9.
c. 1993, w/ cassette & plush...$19.95
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Bold White Stranger
by: Beausay, Florence
Fictional story of two tennage eskimo boys & their adventures in Alaska
- readers will shiver at the seemingly indestructable & ghostly bold
white stranger - a ferocious three-legged timber wolf, as wellas being
struck by the Gospel - they will see how God speaks in every language
to every people. 152 pgs. Ages 12 & up.
c. 1958, H/C...$5.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good -Very Good w/ dust
jacket, dust jacket fair: stained & small tears, inside book very
good, no writing, binding good
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Brave Dogs, Gentle Dogs: How They Guard Sheep
by: Urbigkit, Cat
Guardian dogs help ranchers protect their flocks. Learn how puppies are
placed in fleece to learn to identify the smell of sheep. With little
training, they soon instinctively know their job is to lookout for danger.
The book's engaging photo-essay shows how guardian dogs & sheep form a
bond that lasts throughout the dogs life. 32 pgs. Ages 6-8.
c. 2005, H/C...$15.95
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Carl's Afternoon In the Park
by: Day, Alexandra
Carl the rottweiler, in charge of a baby and a puppy, takes advantage
of Mom's absence to lead them on a wild romp through the park. 32 pgs.
Ages 4-8.
c. 1991, H/C...$11.95
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Carl's Christmas
by: Day, Alexandra
A family's faithful dog, Carl, a Rottweiller and the baby left in his
charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve. 32 pgs. Ages 4-8.
c. 1990, H/C...$11.95
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Charlie & Tess
by: Hall, Martin
A young lamb that is rescued by a farmer and raised with the family's
sheepdog grows up thinking of himself as a dog, and his ability to herd
sheep proves very valuable during a severe snowstorm. Delightful color
illustrations. 32 pgs. Ages 4-8.
c. 1995, H/C...$12.95
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Corgiville Fair
by: Tasha Tudor & Harry Davis
Welcome to Corgiville--home to corgis, cats, rabbit, and to olive green
trolls--and to the goat race, this New England village fair's big event.
With its intricately detailed watercolor paintings, here is "as exuberant
an aggregation of Americana as you'll find on land or paper". Beautifully
illustrated. Ages 6-12.
c. 1998, H/C...$17.99
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Dashing Through the Snow: Story of the Jr. Iditarod
by: Sherry Shahan
Author & photographer, Sherry Shahan, takes you along on the 150 mile
Jr. Iditarod in Alaska. Follow the trail & the young mushers in subzero
temperatures, unpredictable weather, and other challenges. All part of
the time-honored tradition of sled dog racing kept alive by the Iditarod
Trail Sled Dog Race. Full of color photos. Ages 10 & up. 48 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$9.95
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Dog & Puppy (Farm Animals)
A pull-out book. Color illustrations on one side, you color the other
side. Ages 4-6.
$2.95
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Dog To The Rescue II
by: Sanderson, Jeanette
Seventeen more true tales of dog heroism. Such as: Bo - who protected
his owner from being attacked by an agre bear, or Lady - who fought rattlesnakes
to save a child's life, or King - who rescued an entire family from a
fire. B/W photos. 74 pgs. Ages 8-10.
c. 1995, S/C...$5.00
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Dog Toby: A Thrilling Holiday Adventure
by: Church, Toby
A fictional classic tale with all the elements children love: a beloved
lost dog, a friendhip, a thrilling holiday adventure, railway trains,
wild animals, and dangers overcome by courage. Ages 12 & up. 176 pgs.
c. 1953, H/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Dog Training For Kids
by: Benjamin, Carol Lea
This new and expanded edition of Dog Training for Kids gives youngsters
the skills they need to make better citizens of their canine companions,
while strengthening that all-important human/animal bond. This "home
study course" is based on the ability of the child to teach a dog
basic obedience as well as some captivating tricks, without having to
depend on parental help or expensive equipment. There are beautifully
detailed and humorously illustrated instructions on Heeling, Sit Stay,
Stand Stay, Down Stay and Come When Called. Counseling is given on seven
common but persistent problems; Jumping Up On People, Chewing, Biting,
Excessive Barking, Stealing Food and Problem Housebreaking. On the recreational
side, there are descriptions of some wonderful tricks which all youngsters
can teach their dogs. For those who feel that a future career in dogs
would be satisfying and rewarding, Ms. Benjamin presents an overview of
eight occupations to jog the reader's interest. 128 pgs. Ages 9-12.
c.1988...2nd Ed...$12.95
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Doggy Bone Cookbook
by: Bledsoe, Michele
The fun & easy way to bake love & nutrition into your dog's diet. 12 Quick
& easy recipies made from ingredients found in most kitchens, such as:
Cinnabone, Bark-B-Q, Peamutt Butter, Dig N Cheese, Santa Paws, Yappy Birthday,
and more. Comes with a doge bone shaped cookie cutter. Ages 6 & up.
c. 2003, BoardBook...$9.95
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Dogs
by: Spizzirri
An educational coloring book. Dogs lovers will find a new treasure about
the history of mans best friend. Famous breeds of Pug, Collie &
more. Ages 6-10.
c.1986...Booklet...$1.95
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Dogs (Barron's Pocket Gems)
by: Ransford, Sandy
Pocket size book with text and photographs that present forty-one dog
breeds, including different kinds of hounds, working dogs, and toy dogs.
64 pgs. Ages 4-8
c.1996...H/C...$3.95
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Dogs (Usborne Spotter's Guide)
by: Glover, Harry
Pocket size identification book to dog breeds. Next to each color illustration
of each dog is a short description of that breed. Good book for adults
too. 64 pgs.
c.1985...S/C...$4.95
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Dogs Sticker Book (Usborne Spotter's Guide)
by: Glover, Harry
Reusable stickers represent over 90 different dog breeds. 24 pgs. Ages
9-12.
c. 1997, S/C...$7.95
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Dogsong
by: Paulsen, Gary
Fiction: A 14 year old Eskimo boy who feels assailed by the modernity
of his life takes a 1400-mile journey by dog sled across ice, tundra,
& mountains seeking his own "song" of himself. Ages 10-14.
177 pgs.
c. 1985, P/B...$4.99
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very
Good, cover creased, "property of" stamp inside front cover
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Double Trouble (Puppy Patrol #04)
by: Dale, Jenny
Sugar and Spice are the most spoiled and troublesome dogs in the
area--with owners to match. Now, unfortunately, they're Neil's responsibility.
After a mysterious break-in at the kennels, the dogs are missing and Neil
must scramble to find them before their owners return. Ages 9-12. 101
pgs.
c. 2000, P/B...$3.99
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Draw 50 Dogs
by: Ames, Lee J.
Step-by-step instructions of how to draw 50 different breeds of dogs.
Ages 9-12.
c. 1981, S/C...$4.95
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Dudley: The Little Terrier That Could
by: Green-Armytage, Stephen
Cute story of a real jack russell terrier that overcomes his small size.
45 Color photographs. 31 pgs. Ages 4-8.
c.1999...H/C...$12.95
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Further Adventures Of Lad
by: Terhune, Albert Fayson
More stories about Lad, the collie. 341 pgs. Ages 12 & up.
c. 1922, H/C...$17.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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