Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Have you ever wondered what your pets are thinking? In Stanley’s Little Sister by Linda Bailey you get to see how the dog Stanley feels about a new cat that his people bring home. Stanley really wants to be friends with the new cat, but they just don’t speak the same language. Literally! Stanley speaks dog to the cat, and she just doesn’t understand, and neither do Stanley’s people. He tries to say “Hi” to the cat, and she bats him in the nose. He tries to give the cat some of his toys, and she runs away. He knows he isn’t supposed to chase her, but for some reason he just can’t help it! He tries to lie on the couch with his people, and the new cat, but he gets in trouble, and is put out on the porch. Stanley even meets up with his doggy friends at the dog park to get their advice on how to make friends with the cat. In the end, making friends with her turns out to be very simple, and Stanley finds he likes having a new little sister! See this book listed in our catalog
Dogs
Stretch
Stretch by Doreen Cronin. Are you feeling stretchy? Great! Dog and all his animal friends just LOVE to stretch! Hop up out of your seat, and stretch along, as Dog stretches tall with a giraffe, spreads his wings like a bird, and touches his toes with an elephant. But that’s not all! Dog stretches underwater, and in outer space! He stretches with a whisper, or a roar, and much, much more! And did you know that a yawn is just a stretch for your mouth? This catchy, rhyming book will have everyone reaching, stretching, and joining in. And after you’re all stretched and warmed up, try out more of Dog’s great action books with Wiggle and Bounce. See this book listed in our catalog
Fleabag
13 Words
Pugdog
How Rocket Learned to Read
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills is an adorable story about the experience of learning to read, and loving to read! Rocket is a dog who loves to play outside. One day, as he is trying to nap, he is a accosted by an enthusiastic and scholarly bird, who wants Rocket to be her student. At first Rocket is disturbed, but soon finds he is interested in the stories the bird reads, and the letters and words that make up the stories. Soon Rocket is visiting the bird every day, until the seasons change and the bird must fly away. During the cold months, Rocket continues to practice his spelling, and when spring comes again, he is reunited with his bird teacher to read, spell, and learn some more. I really love this book. The message is wonderful and the illustrations are colorful and inviting. This is an excellent story for the young dog, bird, or book lover in your life! See this book listed in our catalog