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Funnybones

Allan Ahlberg · 32 pages

Three skeletons--a grownup, a child, and a dog--take a walk at night through a dark town.

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Hairy Maclary Scattercat

Lynley Dodd · 32 pages

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Dog Loves Books

Louise Yates

Dog loves books so much that he decides to open a book store.

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Go, Dog. Go!

P.D. Eastman · 64 pages

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Angus and the Ducks

Marjorie Flack · 32 pages

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Clifford the Big Red Dog

Norman Bridwell · 39 pages

Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big, very red dog and how they take care of each other.

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Madeline's Rescue

Ludwig Bemelmans · 56 pages

A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.

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Good dog, Carl

Alexandra Day · 35 pages

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The Poky Little Puppy

Janette Sebring Lowrey

*Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . .* *The Poky Little Puppy* was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The story of a curious puppy, who digs holes under fences and who has to go to bed without any strawberry shortcake, has delighted families f

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Black Dog

Levi Pinfold

"When a huge black dog appears outside the Hope family home, each member of the household sees it and hides. Only Small, the youngest Hope, has the courage to face the black dog, who might not be as frightening as everyone else thinks"--

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This Book Just Ate My Dog!

Richard Byrne · 36 pages

"When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right"-- When her dog disappears into the gutter of a book, Bella calls for help. When the helpers disappear, too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right.

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Officer Buckle & Gloria

Peggy Rathmann · 33 pages

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book "Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, s

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Ball

Mary Sullivan

While searching for someone to play ball with him, a dog dreams of fantastical adventures he could have with his ball.

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Mister Dog: The Dog Who Belonged to Himself

Margaret Wise Brown

Crispen Crispian is a dog that belongs to himself- He is a conservative and enjoys his dog life. He meets a boy, who also belongs to himself, and together they share a home.

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Harry the Dirty Dog

Gene Zion · 32 pages

When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots.

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Martha Speaks

Susan Meddaugh · 32 pages

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The Wolves in the Walls

Neil Gaiman · 56 pages

Lucy is sure there are wolves living in the walls of her house, although others in her family disagree, and when the wolves come out, the adventure begins.

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Mac Barnett

Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary and finding it in a manner you'd never expect. - Publisher.

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Creepy Carrots!

Aaron Reynolds · 35 pages

The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

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What Pete Ate from A to Z

Maira Kalman · 48 pages

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The Spider and the Fly

Mary Howitt, Tony DiTerlizzi · 40 pages

An illustrated version of the well-known poem about the wily spider and the luckless fly. Includes an addendum with a modern-day example of why it is best not to trust strangers who offer treats.

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Lady and the Tramp

Walt Disney Company

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Rules of Summer

Shaun Tan · 48 pages

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