Books like 'Stanley and Sophie'
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Toby by Thomas Watson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPaul Ford is a man on the road, seeking to put distance and time between himself and events that turned his life inside out - and not for the better. Toby is a big dog, lost and far from home. A chance encounter brings them together and sends them on a journey to reunite the dog with his family, a trip that just might help Paul find his own way home as well... -
![Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell]()
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo is now available as an oversized jacketed hardcover keepsake edition!Young readers will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent as potential pets—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect fit for the family?With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of furry friends,... -
![Clifford's Puppy Days by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford's Puppy Days by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIntroducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3... -
![Where's Spot by Eric Hill]()
Where's Spot by Eric Hill
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEric Hill's first and most famous lift-the-flap book re-orginated with endpapers and new font and cover treatment. Originally published in 1980 this was the book that lead the way in terms of innovative flaps, bright colorful artwork and gentle stories for the very young. Now loved all over the world Spot is an enduring, modern and classic character... -
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![Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, the golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled... -
![Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson]()
Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am a dog.Are you a dog?Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth. Is this arrival another dog, or something else? As Dog investigates, he might just find a new friend in this loud, silly creature.With Dog’s First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new baby through a dog’s eyes... -
![If Only I Could Talk by Tony Lewis]()
If Only I Could Talk by Tony Lewis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoin Nelson, a French Labrador-cross, roguish and bon vivant, on his incredible journey: from puppy love in the Alps, to abandonment in Normandy, to new beginnings and friendships en Angleterre. A dog's life it is but, told from just below knee height, it's a delightful and uplifting take on the canine world.Here's the actual cover blurb from my book:Trapped in a house fire, Nelson is dying... -
![Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd]()
Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSlinky Malinki Catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.Slinky Malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. He's soon joined by his friends Greywacke Jones, Butterball Brown, the Poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang. Hobnobbing happily on the wall,ten in a row, the cats are disturbed by the crotchety Scarface Claw... -
![I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi]()
I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn a quiet, moonlit beach, a baby green sea turtle stirs from a dream of home. Slowly, slowly, with a tap, click, crack, the baby turtle embarks upon a mysterious nighttime journey. Gentle, tender verse and enchanting illustrations carry this tranquil tale from sand to sea... -
![Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray]()
Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrog is changing the rules...Dogs no longer sit on frogs. Phew! Dogs now sit on logs - and everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere different too... -
![The Case of the Missing Family by Dori Hillestad Butler]()
The Case of the Missing Family by Dori Hillestad Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBuddy has settled with his adopted family, but he's never given up on finding his beloved human, Kayla, and his first family. One night he sees men taking things out of Kayla's old house and loading them into a van. What's up? Though his friend Mouse advises against it, in the middle of the night Buddy decides to make a daring move, leaving everything he knows behind... -
![The Dog Who Spoke with Gods by Diane Jessup]()
The Dog Who Spoke with Gods by Diane Jessup
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Elizabeth, a young pre-med. student happens upon Damien, a dog being used in laboratory research on her campus, she has no way of knowing how drastically her life- and her beliefs- will be changed... -
![Mud-Puddle Poodle by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Mud-Puddle Poodle by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave -- it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Rosie loves everything to be pretty and organized, so when she's finally allowed to get her own dog, she chooses an adorable, precious little poodle...Categorized as:
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![On The Road by Lucy Nolan]()
On The Road by Lucy Nolan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDown Girl spends her days protecting her master, Rruff, from Here Kitty Kitty and the neighborhood squirrels. But when Rruff invites Down Girl on a road trip, Down Girl knows she’s in for an even bigger adventure. With her best friend, Sit, along for the ride, the fun really begins. These two dogs never know quite where they’re going, but one thing’s certain... -
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![Hairy Maclary, SIT by Lynley Dodd]()
Hairy Maclary, SIT by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGalloping here, galloping there,Rollicking, frolicking, EVERYWHERE...Hairy Maclary was feeling jittery and skittery, mischievous and mad... -
![The Imposter by Kelly Collier]()
The Imposter by Kelly Collier
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA laugh-out-loud tale about a skunk who longs for a family, perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny . Skunk wants to be a dog. EVERYONE loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he’s looking a home and a family. When Skunk sees a “lost” poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet... -
![Nop's Trials by Donald McCaig]()
Nop's Trials by Donald McCaig
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHere is the story of a family and two remarkable individuals -- Lewis Burkholder, a farmer in Virginia, and his young Border Collie, Nop. When the dog is stolen, Nop embarks on an ordeal of peril and hardship that he survives only through courage and love... -
![Zorro Gets an Outfit by Carter Goodrich]()
Zorro Gets an Outfit by Carter Goodrich
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFashion goes to the dogs in this lovable follow-up to "Say Hello to Zorro!"Mister Bud and Zorro get along just great. They wake up together, have walk time together, and take naps together. But something is about to interrupt their schedule: Zorro has to wear a fancy outfit.Zorro is embarrassed, mortified, aghast. Mr. Bud tries to cheer him up, but nothing works... -
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![Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black]()
Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome bears will go to any length to get some honey. This one recruits every animal that comes along to form, well, a stack. The result? Tail of the duck to the gluteus maximus of the duck-billed platypus (with many other rears in between). Readers will giggle with delight at the bird's eye view of some hysterical animal bottoms... -
![Mister Bud Wears the Cone by Carter Goodrich]()
Mister Bud Wears the Cone by Carter Goodrich
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this next addition to an adventure Booklist called "a treat for dog lovers young and old," canine pals Mister Bud and Zorro encounter--the cone.Mister Bud and Zorro learned how to get along in Say Hello to Zorro! They made it through Zorro's new wardrobe in Zorro Gets an Outfit. But how will they handle Mister Bud's latest predicament? Because he has to wear...the cone... -
![How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs? by Jane Yolen]()
How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs? by Jane Yolen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDogs are a dinosaur's best friend!Anyone who loves dogs will be highly entertained when America's favorite little dinosaurs learn how to take care of their muddy pups and handsome hounds. From bathing and feeding to walking and tossing balls, riotous fun ensues as youngsters learn patience and gentleness while sharing time with their beloved pets... -
![All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, Colleen Madden]()
All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, Colleen Madden
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You, one of the bestselling and most beloved songs of all time, brings Christmas joy to countless listeners of all ages every year... -
![Spot Goes to the Farm Board Book by Eric Hill]()
Spot Goes to the Farm Board Book by Eric Hill
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsToddlers love baby animals. So does Spot! Join Spot as he visits his dad, working on the farm, and help Spot look for baby animals. Animal sounds pique Spot's curiosity, and lift-the-flaps reveal who is underneath. After an adventurous search for baby animals, Spot finally finds a litter of kittens... -
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![Found Dogs by Erica Sirotich]()
Found Dogs by Erica Sirotich
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor fans of Sandra Boynton’s Doggies and a perfect fit for every preschooler’s library, this adorable rhyming and counting book tallies up all the dogs at the shelter, and then counts backward as the pups are adopted. Babies and toddlers will delight in counting up each wriggly, wraggly rescue pup and then counting back down as each doggie is adopted... -
![What Pet To Get? by Emma Dodd]()
What Pet To Get? by Emma Dodd
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA common kid question leads to uncommon results in this terrifically charming picture book!Jack's mother says he can choose a pet . . . but what pet to get? An elephant? (So difficult to take on vacation.) A polar bear? (It wouldn’t like the central heating.) What about a Tyrannosaurus Rex? (Unfortunately, it’s been extinct for 65 million years... -
![Clifford's Valentines by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford's Valentines by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEasy words, a funny Valentine's Day story, and everyone's favorite Big Red Dog!It's Valentine's Day, and Clifford receives valentines from so many friends! Then when it snows, Clifford has an idea for how to give everyone a very special valentine!Featuring a full page of... -
![Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo]()
Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBut it's true,' Tom shouted. 'It was a real lion, I know it was.'No-one believes Tom when he says he has seen a lion - padding around the orchard with a string of sausages in its mouth! No-one, that is, except for Clare, the cleverest girl in the class... -
![The Dog with Golden Eyes by Frances Wilbur]()
The Dog with Golden Eyes by Frances Wilbur
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA unique and involving story of a young girl who inadvertently adopts an arctic wolf. Filled with meticulous detail about wolves and animal behavior, The Dog with Golden Eyes will be fondly enjoyed by lovers of both animals and adventure...Categorized as:
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![Fred and Ted's Road Trip by Peter Eastman]()
Fred and Ted's Road Trip by Peter Eastman
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFred and Ted--beloved canine stars of P.D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and Ted Go Camping and Fred and Ted Like to Fly--are on the move once again in Fred and Ted's Road Trip, the 100th Beginner Book published since Dr. Seuss launched the series in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat... -
![If You're Happy And You Know It: Jungle Edition by James Warhola, Ken Geist]()
If You're Happy And You Know It: Jungle Edition by James Warhola, Ken Geist
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fun, roar-out-loud jungle version of the favorite kids' song IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT!If you're happy and you know it, give a roar!This jungle version of the classic song IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT! is a real read-along sing-along safari! Get ready to stomp your feet, flap your wings, and scratch your... -
![Walt Disney's Scamp The Adventures of a Little Puppy by Annie North Bedford, Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney's Scamp The Adventures of a Little Puppy by Annie North Bedford, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBased on the sequel to the classic animated film "Lady and the Tramp," this Little Golden Book follows Lady and Tramp's son, Scamp, on an adventure. Full color... -
![Clifford's First Halloween by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford's First Halloween by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsClifford the small red puppy valiantly tries to celebrate Halloween with Emily Elizabeth, but he is too small to wear a mask or dress up as a scary ghost and decides to climb into a pumpkin and turn it into a barking jack-o'-lantern. Reprint... -
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![Still a Gorilla! by Kim Norman]()
Still a Gorilla! by Kim Norman
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Willy be another type of animal?No!Still a gorilla!In this fun, zany picture book, Willy the Gorilla imitates other animals at the zoo, including a lion, a walrus, a billy goat, an alligator, and a kangaroo. But pretending to be something he is not never works out... -
![Always by Alison McGhee]()
Always by Alison McGhee
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow deep is the bond between a child and a beloved pet? And how far will a pet go to protect his dear friend? To the ends of the earth . . . always. Alison McGhee, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Someday, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, gives voice to the love that knows no bounds in this gentle and poignant picture book about friendship, loyalty, and most of all, love... -
![Spot Can Count by Eric Hill]()
Spot Can Count by Eric Hill
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpot Can Count by Eric Hill. A republication of the old favorite... -
![How to Talk Like a Bear by Charlie Grandy, Alex G Griffiths]()
How to Talk Like a Bear by Charlie Grandy, Alex G Griffiths
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTold in the same fourth-wall-breaking style of B. J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures, How to Talk Like a Bear is the perfect how-to guide to speaking fluent bear.Want to learn how to speak Bear? Well, you came to the right place. It's far more than just growling and roaring (a common misconception). There's a lot more to it... -
![Dog by Michelle Herman]()
Dog by Michelle Herman
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSingle, childless, J.T. Rosen—a poet and college professor who has failed to live up to her early promise—has constructed a careful, orderly life around her work and the little house she has lived in alone for many years...
![Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66b49de3ad5098575ddcade9.jpg)
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