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My Dog, Bob

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Submitted by Ms. Carol!

My Dog, Bob by Richard Torrey. Bob is an great dog. He can do amazing things. He makes breakfast, drives the family car, and plays golf. One day the little boys neighbor, Mimi, challenges Bob with her dog, Truffles. She thinks her dog is better. Truffles can do ordinary dog things. He can fetch, sit, and speak on command. Bob doesn’t do any of those things so Mimi declares her dog, Truffles the winner. But, in the end it is the little boy and his family who are home enjoying a delicious pizza made by an amazing dog, Bob. This book is for dog lovers everywhere who think their dog is the best. See this book listed in our catalog

Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess

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Submitted by Ms. Tess!

Miss Moon by Janet Hill is a unique and lovely book about Miss Wihelmina Moon, governess to sixty-seven dogs on an island off the coast of France. She learned a lot while caring for her beloved canine charges, and this book contains twenty of her most important lessons like… Lesson one: “Friends can come in many shapes and sizes.” Lesson six: “A good book will chase away the dark.” Lesson nine: “The impossible can become possible with a little creativity.” Lesson twelve: “Make the most of any weather.” Lesson fourteen: “Always give the warmest of welcomes.” And lesson twenty: “Celebrate your accomplishments with family and friends.” Each lesson is accompanied by a beautiful oil on canvas illustration. This book is sure to delight dog lovers of all ages. See this book listed in our catalog

Santa’s Stuck

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Submitted by Ms. Carol!

Santa’s Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene is a funny Christmas story about Santa Claus. Santa is almost done but before he heads up the chimney he decides it can’t hurt to have just one more cookie. Santa takes a break and sits back and has a feast. He eats so much his buttons pop. When Santa finishes he heads back up the chimney to the waiting reindeer. The reindeer suddenly hear Santa yell “Help!” Oh no. Santa is stuck. Dog hears Santa and runs downstairs to see what is going on and he sees Santa’s boots dangling from the chimney. Dog tries to push Santa while the reindeer try to pull, but no luck, Santa is stuck. Soon Mama cat and all her kittens join in and try to help Dog push, but no luck, Santa is stuck. Next little mouse tries to help but Santa just isn’t budging. Mouse has a bright idea. Will Mouse’s idea work? Will Christmas be saved? Read this humorous story to find out. See this book listed in our catalog

Won Ton and Chopstick

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Submitted by Ms. Sam!

Won Ton and Chopstick by Lee Wardlaw is the all too familiar tale about the rivalry between two furry pets: a cat and a dog. Won Ton and Chopstick’s story is told in haiku and is all about their mysterious future. Won Ton was the only pet in the house and loved his kitty life. That is until Chopstick comes home and makes Won Ton barking mad. Won Ton tries to get Chopstick in trouble but results in his own booting out of the house. Slowly over time Won Ton and Chopstick learn to live with each other and realize that they both can be purrfectly happy under one roof. See this book listed in our catalog

This Book Just Ate My Dog

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Submitted by Ms. Brenda!

This book just ate my dog! by Richard Byrne is a fun, funny, interactive book that will have kids and their parents chuckling as they play along while reading. Bella is strolling along the pages of this book with her dog when all of a sudden she’s walking half a dog, then no dog. What in the world? The book has eaten her dog! Along comes Bella’s friend, Ben. Ben decides to investigate, then he is eaten by the book! A dog rescue van, a fire truck, and a police car all try to help. They all fall prey to this bottomless book. There is only one thing left to do. Bella will have to be the one to rescue her dog and everyone else who has tried to help. With a look of pure determination, Bella marches into the gutter of the book and vanishes. Some time later, a note appears. Bella has written a message for us! She has figured out a way for us to “shake and shake and shake” them from the center of the book (illustrated instructions included) and we all get to help save the day! Well, for the most part… See this book listed in our catalog

I Want a Pet!

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Submitted by Ms. Tammy!

I Want a Pet by Cathy Morrison. One morning a little boy decides he wants a pet, but not just any pet will do. After gathering some items he heads for the zoo in search of the perfect pet. He finds a giraffe but decides it’s too tall, the cheetah is too fast, the turtle is too slow, the gorilla is too hairy, and the crocodile is just plain too scary! He sits on the ground and begins to cry when he finally notices the dog that has followed him all day. He thinks this one is just right as he cuddles his new found friend in his bed that night! See this book listed in our catalog