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Sandra Boynton
In this adorable board book, Artist Sandra Boynton has a blast
counting to ten with dogs that bark, whine, and howl. Billed for
baby and preschool, but lots of fun for dog-loving adults, too.
Little Simon
ISBN 0671493183 $4.99 board
512 pages
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By Beverley Wood, Chris Wood
Journey to back in time with Dogstar's 13-year-old hero Jeff Beacon
to 1930's Juneau, Alaska. Still mourning the loss of his dog Buddy,
Jeff discovers Patsy Ann, a special dog who tugs him into an adventure
of counterfeit money, sunken ships, and lost treasures. A good choice
for pre-teen dog lovers. Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 1896095372 $6.95 paperback
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By Alexandra Day
No dog person's book collection is complete without at least one
of Alexandra Day's "Carl" books. The theme in each of these baby-preschool
books is the same: mother entrusts baby with Carl, a lovable, rottweiler
with a marvelous sense of fun and adventure. Also look for Carl's
Afternoon in the Park and Carl Goes Shopping.
Little Simon
ISBN 0689807481 $5.95 Board Book
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By Anton Chekhov
Chekhov is one of our favorite authors, but we had no idea he
also wrote children's stories until we found this little gem. Beautifully
illustrated by Gennady Spirin, this is the tale of a small dog who
gets lost and finds a new life in a Russian circus.
Gulliver Books
ISBN 0-15-200539-0, $16.00
32 pages
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By Eric Mobray Knight
For young readers (ages 9-12), this story, first published in
1940, tells of a young boy whose family can no longer afford to
keep their beloved collie. They send the dog north to Scotland to
live with a rich, bad-tempered old man. But Lassie follows her instincts
and travels hundreds of miles to once again meet her true master
at the school gate.
Henry Holt & Co.
ISBN 0805007210, $16.95
Hardcover
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By Betty Waterton, Illustrations
by Dean Griffiths
This charming picturebook by well-known children's author Betty
Waterton is a must for Newfoundland owners and lighthouse fans.
It tells the tale of a huge sea dog who goes to live in a lighthouse.
Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 1551430738 $14.95 Hardcover
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By Karen Huszar, Photography
by Susan Huszar
This sweet little book for pre-schoolers and youngsters just learning
to read caters to the younger dog lovers among us. A photojournal
of a young boy and his adventures with his bull terrier, it has
simple, easy to read captions that tell the story of these two best
friends.
Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 1551430533 $14.95 Hardcover
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By Lydia Ugolini
This is a story that reassures children of the importance of being
true to yourself and shows how the value of material possessions
is paltry compared to health, happiness and the freedom to do what
you love.
Meridian House
ISBN 0912339047, $12.95 Softcover
115 pages
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