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Lady and the Tramp: a Little Golden Book by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhat do you get when you combine a dog from the wrong side of the tracks with a pampered pooch? One of the most beloved animated films of all time! Disney's Lady and the Tramp is being rereleased as a Diamond Edition Blu-Ray and DVD in spring 2012. New and old fans of the movie will love the full-color Little Golden Book retelling of this delightful doggie tale... -
![Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems]()
Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLets Go for a... -
![The Baby Plan by Kathi Daley]()
The Baby Plan by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this mystery series set in the small town of White Eagle Montana.In book 11 in the series, Tess fills in at the post office after the woman who took over her route broke her leg... -
![The Law of Finders Keepers by Sheila Turnage]()
The Law of Finders Keepers by Sheila Turnage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPirates, family, and the truth about Mo's Upstream Mother collide in the conclusion to the Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling Three Times Lucky When the Colonel and Miss Lana share the clues about Mo's watery origins that they've been saving, it seems the time is finally right for the Desperado Detectives (aka Mo, Dale, and Harm) to tackle the mystery of Mo's Upstream Mother... -
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![Hatchamob: Book 12 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 12 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUh oh.Copper is in a heap of trouble and Ellie doesn't know how to fix it. And even if she can get him healed, what will prevent this from happening again?News of his legendary status coming out has changed everything.Even with all the threats and all the extra security, Ellie still needs to focus on training with the team—assuming they can get Copper healed, anyway... -
![Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. by Jennifer Li Shotz]()
Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. by Jennifer Li Shotz
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis movie novelization of the soon-to-be major motion picture tells the story of a canine hero.When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind…Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers... -
![Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems]()
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTrixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat... -
![Bayou Sweetheart by Lexi Blake]()
Bayou Sweetheart by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSparks fly in Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou when a Hollywood starlet falls for a local deputy in a small-town contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake. After leaving the military, Major Blanchard moved to Papillon, Louisiana, to be with his aging father, where he's taken a deputy position with the sheriff’s department... -
![Cottage on Gooseberry Bay: Kiss 'N Tell by Kathi Daley]()
Cottage on Gooseberry Bay: Kiss 'N Tell by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling author Kathi Daley brings you a heartwarming mystery series about finding answers and fostering hope while building friendships and embracing the magic of life by the sea and small town holidays.Ainsley Holloway had come to Gooseberry Bay to find answers about her past... -
![The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros]()
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales... -
![Eleven by Tom Rogers]()
Eleven by Tom Rogers
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex Douglas always wanted to be a hero. But nothing heroic ever happened to Alex. Nothing, that is, until his eleventh birthday. When Alex rescues a stray dog as a birthday gift to himself, he doesn't think his life can get much better. Radar, his new dog, pretty much feels the same way. But this day has bigger things in store for both of them. This is a story about bullies and heroes... -
![Escargot by Dashka Slater]()
Escargot by Dashka Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe unabridged board book edition of the funny and charming award-winning picture book, Escargot. Bonjour! Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things:1. To be your favorite animal. 2. To get to the delicious salad at the end of the book.But when he gets to the salad, he discovers that there's a carrot in it. And Escargot hates carrots...Categorized as:
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![Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon]()
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something... -
![Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann]()
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOfficer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone else in Napville, but his dull presentations put his audiences to sleep. Enter Gloria, Napville's new police dog. Gloria knows just how to liven up the safety speeches--as long as Officer Buckle's back is turned! Full color... -
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![Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick]()
Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo. Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal... -
![Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"The day before Christmas,snuggled on his floor,Bear sleeps soundlywith a great big snore...."Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs... -
![Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan]()
Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace... -
![Comet and the Champion's Cup by Stacy Gregg]()
Comet and the Champion's Cup by Stacy Gregg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile teaching at her aunt's summer riding camp, Isa becomes close to Relâampago, a talented jumper, and she decides to try to train him to compete for Horse of the Year... -
![A Letter to My Teacher: A Teacher Appreciation Gift by Deborah Hopkinson]()
A Letter to My Teacher: A Teacher Appreciation Gift by Deborah Hopkinson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I'm writing a letter. So begins this picture book about a girl who prefers running and jumping to listening and learning and the teacher who gently inspires her...Categorized as:
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![Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan]()
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
![The Raft by Jim LaMarche]()
The Raft by Jim LaMarche
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInspired by various experiences from his childhood, Jim LaMarche, beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, brings this touching story about one boy's unexpected summer as a river rat to life with his bold, picturesque paintings.Nicky isn't one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the Wisconsin woods; he'd much rather be back in the city... -
![Alfie: by Thyra Heder]()
Alfie: by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there! That is until the night before Nia’s seventh birthday, when Alfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend... -
![Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares]()
Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSeparation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a new Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree...Categorized as:
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![Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night by Annelouise Mahoney]()
Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night by Annelouise Mahoney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA woodland tale about bravery and friendship.Julius and Macy like to play heroes. Julius pretends he’s the defender of the forest, while Macy has a quieter strength. When their snack disappears one night, they decide to track down the only one who could have taken it—the Night Goblin... -
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![Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats, Jane Harvey]()
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats, Jane Harvey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis is the simple story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog, Willie, and persists until he does. When Whistle for Willie was first published in 1964, The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Keats's illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day... -
![Wish Me Home by Kay Bratt]()
Wish Me Home by Kay Bratt
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn her first work of contemporary women’s fiction, bestselling author Kay Bratt draws on her own life experiences to create a raw, yet inescapably warm, novel about friendship and a wary heart’s unexpected capacity to love. A hungry, stray dog is the last thing Cara Butter needs. Stranded in Georgia with only her backpack and a few dwindling dollars, she already has too much baggage... -
![The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate]()
The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family... -
![Truman by Jean Reidy]()
Truman by Jean Reidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story.Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south...Categorized as:
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![A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen]()
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text... -
![Hot Dog by Doug Salati]()
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed--pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face... -
![The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty]()
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
![Shark Wars #4: Kingdom of the Deep by E.J. Altbacker]()
Shark Wars #4: Kingdom of the Deep by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShark Wars grows more epic--and addictive--with every book, publishing each season!Peace has finally come to the Big Blue and with it a revelation: Gray is not the last megalodon in the ocean after all. Gray swims deeper into the mystery of his family heritage, uncovering the myth of the megalodons and a legend that goes back to prehistoric times... -
![Hero: Hurricane Rescue by Jennifer Li Shotz]()
Hero: Hurricane Rescue by Jennifer Li Shotz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe action-packed follow-up to Hero, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz. When a dangerous hurricane strikes town and Jack and his puppy, Scout, go missing, retired search-and-rescue dog Hero is the only one who can track them down.Hero and his human, Ben, set off into the woods, but when the storm surges out of control, the group is suddenly trapped with no way out... -
![Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter]()
Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This original prequel brings readers a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Sweet, and how she came to be the fearless Beta of the Wild Pack.When the Big Growl struck and changed Lucky's world forever, he escaped the ruins of the longpaw city with Sweet by his side... -
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![Right Here Waiting by Michelle Sass Aleckson, Susan May Warren]()
Right Here Waiting by Michelle Sass Aleckson, Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe lives in a world of winter.Sled dog musher and outdoor adventurer Nick Dahlquist doesn’t mean to be a loner—he just feels at home in the woods, with his dogs, and also online in his vlogging world, where he’s amassed nearly a million viewers. But he’s just a simple guy, with simple goals—care for his dogs, teach people how to survive the cold, and run the Iditarod... -
![Search for Treasure by Mary Alice Monroe, Angela May]()
Search for Treasure by Mary Alice Monroe, Angela May
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s The Islanders, a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature.Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his beloved grandmother, Honey. This time, Jake is excited that his dad will be there as he continues to recover from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan... -
![Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIntroducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3.99!How did Clifford become such a big red dog? Read and find out how a simple wish from Emily Elizabeth led to Clifford's amazing growth, in this reissue of a classic Clifford book... -
![Ginger by Kate Klimo]()
Ginger by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGinger the golden retriever narrates the story of her life, from her birth in a puppy mill through the various people who have ''owned'' her...Title: .Ginger..Author: .Klimo, Kate/ Jessell, Tim (ILT)..Publisher: .Random House Childrens Books..Publication Date: .2013/01/08..Number of Pages: .147..Binding Type: .PAPERBACK..Library of Congress:... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBruce's home is already a full house.But when a big storm brings all his woodland neighbors knocking, he'll have to open his door to a crowd of animals in need of shelter-whether he likes it or not.Readers will love this next installment of the uproarious, award-winning Mother Bruce series... -
![The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco]()
The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for... -
![Hideout by Gordon Korman]()
Hideout by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino - as known as Swindle... -
![Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner]()
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnother fun read-along from Skippyjon Jones and Puffin Storytime book-and-CD library The "New York Times" bestselling Skippyjon Jones books were made to be read aloud, and so we're adding a fourth title, "Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones," to the Puffin Storytime collection. The Puffin picture book is accompanied by a compact disc that features an animated reading of the story by the author... -
![Mercy Watson Thinks Like A Pig by Kate DiCamillo]()
Mercy Watson Thinks Like A Pig by Kate DiCamillo
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWell, the beautiful summer day. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were drinking lemon water with Mercy in the yard, while the Eugenia sisters were taking care of flowers to beautify their garden. Mercy smelt the sweet and fresh fragrance of the flower, therefore, he ate all the flowers grown by the sisters, which irritated Eugenia who wanted to kill Mercy...Categorized as:
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![Showoff by Gordon Korman]()
Showoff by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShowoff: someone who is given to bragging, having a swelled head, boasting, swaggering, knowing it all . . .Griffin Bing and his friends are back -- and this time, things have gone to the dogs!After former attack dog Luthor goes berserk at a dog show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three-time national champion... -
![Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume]()
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists—a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world... -
![The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall, Susan Denaker]()
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall, Susan Denaker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe finale you've all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall!Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures—these are the things that have shaped Lydia's journey since readers first met her in The... -
![Judy Moody Goes to College by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds]()
Judy Moody Goes to College by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe eighth installment in the popular and best-selling series starring independent-minded third-grader, Judy Moody. The need for a math tutor leads to Judy getting a taste of college life... -
![Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo]()
Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe bag wasn't just drifting gently along, it was turning of it's own accord. There was something inside it, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He shrugged off his school bag and leaped into the canal.For Best Mate, being rescued from drowning as a young puppy is only the start of his adventures...Categorized as:
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![Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis]()
Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I’m Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?, Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods...
![Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66dde47b4e18b02636e049b2.jpg)
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