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• Gaston

  DiPucchio, Kelly

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  A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park.

• Yes & No

  Cooper, Elisha,

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  Join a cat and puppy pair through their day--the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned--as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dog Says, Cat Says

  Singer, Marilyn,

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  Dog and Cat are very different from one another, but they have a few things in common

• Simon and the Better Bone

  Tabor, Corey R.,

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  One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks...?

• Dogs at Work

  Good Dogs. Real Jobs.

  Cardillo, Margaret,

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  This clever picture book describes all the real jobs that dogs do. From a therapy dog to a mayor dog and even a lobster-diving dog, the possibilities will surprise you!

• George & Tao

  Dubois, Claude K.,

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  Little dog George isn't sure about the new kitten that appears in their home. George sniffs Tao, they look at each other, they wag and wave their tails. Then they start to play. George and Tao are best friends! But George is too excited…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Goodnight, Good Dog

  Ray, Mary Lyn

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  After a restless pup finds the waking world too full of wonder to leave behind at bedtime, he finally closes his eyes and finds comfort in his dreams.

• One Two That's My Shoe!

  Murray, Alison, M.A.

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  Illustrations and rhyming text encourage the reader to count from one to ten when a mischievous puppy runs off with his owner's shoe.

• My Dog and I

  Tortolini, Luca,

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  Out for a walk one day, a girl stumbles upon a lost "dog." Having always wanted a dog of her own, she brings the "little" creature home and takes care of it in secret, hiding it from her parents.

• Lucky Dogs

  Oh, Joowon,

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  Fostering three dogs for a couple of months before they move, Ruth, a compassionate girl with a big heart, works tirelessly to find homes for Ginger, Daisy and Cody, a special-needs dog with injured hind legs, and learns some valuable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Walkies

  a Dog's Tale

  Lourenço, Estrela,

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  On a gloomy, dripping, rain-boots-required kind of day, Kid is ready to stay inside, warm and dry, and play video games. But to Dog, Kid's arrival home means only one thing: it's time for WALKIES!

• Lost Stick

  Syed, Anoosha,

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  Pup Milo sets off on an adventure around the world to track down what he thinks is his best friend's prized possession.

• When Rosie Walks George

  Hest, Amy,

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  Celebrating the idea of quiet, unhurried moments with loved ones, this warm and wonderful story follows George, an old dog who doesn't run fast anymore, as he enjoys spending time with his little human, Rosie.

• Emma, Full of Wonders

  Cooper, Elisha,

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  When she gives birth to a big litter of puppies, Emma is delighted to roll in the grass, take spring walks and eat lots of food with her little ones as they share special moments together.

• Just Like Millie

  Castillo, Lauren,

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  When they move to a new city, a shy young girl finds making friends overwhelming until she meets Millie, a rescue dog who helps her overcome her anxiety and shows her that saying hello to new people--and maybe making a friend--isn't so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aiko and the Planet of Dogs

  Cayuso, Ainhoa/ Ellegaard, Christoffer (ILT)/ V̀zquez, Irene (TRN)

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  Aiko is a courageous astronaut, specially trained to brave the extremes of space. The whole of humanity is counting on her success. But on a planet that shows signs of life, something goes awry, and when she wakes up, she finds . . . a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Neat Nick's Big Mess

  Otis, Chad,

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  Nick manages his anxiety by keeping things neat and orderly, but is taken out of his comfort zone when a big, energetic dog joins his family.

• A Boy, His Dog and the Sea

  Browne, Anthony, 1946-

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  Danny doesn't want to take Scruff for a walk. Danny wants to play with his brother Mick instead. But when he sets off along the beach, he can hardly believe what he sees or the drama he stumbles upon

• Nose to Nose

  Heder, Thyra,

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  Mishaps and mix-ups hamper Toby's ability to make friends with his fellow canines.

• Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain

  Graziano, Jonathan,

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  As he prepares for a no bones day, Noodle the pug decides to rest on the top of Comfy Mountain, but finds his ascent harder than he anticipated.