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🐾 Loyal Companions: Sweet & Silly Dog Books for Kids
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🐶 Ages 2–5: Puppy Tales & Playful Pups
🐕 Ages 5–8: Friendship, Identity & Big Adventures
🏆 Ages 8–10: Courage, Heart & Hero Dogs
📖 Nonfiction & Real Hero Dogs
🐶 Ages 2–5: Puppy Tales & Playful Pups
Gentle, energetic, and full of heart — these are ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who love floppy ears and wagging tails.
Tiny legs, big adventures! Otto the dachshund never lets his size slow him down—even if it means rolling into the fun on a pair of skates. With gentle rhymes and playful illustrations, this sturdy board book is a joyful tale of loyalty, friendship, a...
Jellycat Otto The Loyal Long Dog Baby Book
Elmo, Cookie Monster, and their furry pals come to life in this interactive touch-and-feel book, filled with gentle rhymes and fun textures little ones can’t resist. From soft fur to bumpy surfaces, each page invites toddlers to explore with their ha...
Sesame Street: Furry Friends Forever Touch & Feel
This goofy, colorful favorite gets kids laughing while helping them learn colors, opposites, and motion. It’s been delighting generations for a reason!
Go, Dog Go (I Can Read It All By Myself)
Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this beautifully illustrated story captures a city dog’s summer day and his need for rest and care — sweet, simple, and heartwarming.
Hot Dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal)
A beloved classic! Harry’s messy adventures never get old — he’s mischievous, determined, and totally lovable.
Harry the Dirty Dog
🐕 Ages 5–8: Friendship, Identity & Big Adventures
These titles bring more emotional depth and story arcs — perfect for kids who love dogs and stories with heart.
Henry is a little boy who finds his perfect companion in Mudge, a big, lovable St. Bernard. Together, they share adventures, friendship, and the kind of bond every child dreams of. The very first book in this classic early reader series is full of wa...
Henry And Mudge First Book
Told through Arfy’s letters to potential owners, this story is equal parts funny and touching — a perfect blend of humor and hope about finding a forever home.
Can I Be Your Dog?
A tender, clever story about a boy, his grandma, and the dogs (and neighbors!) that make their community feel like home.
Every Dog in the Neighborhood
A moving story about patience and love between an older dog and a young child — a reminder that friendship has no age limit.
This Old Dog
A dreamy, poetic tale about a girl and a lonely dog who share stories through the fence until they can finally be together. Pure heart.
Everywhere with You
🏆 Ages 8–10: Courage, Heart & Hero Dogs
Stories that dog-lovers of any age (or the parent reading aloud) will adore.
A modern classic about a girl, her dog, and a summer that changes everything. Honest, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
Because of Winn-Dixie
A bittersweet, redemptive story told from a dog’s point of view — about loyalty, bravery, and love that lasts beyond this life.
Good Dog
A sweet story about making memories with your best furry friend, celebrating life’s little moments, and cherishing the time you have together.
Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List
A laugh-out-loud tale about stubbornness and determination, with a lovable hound who just won’t budge. A fun, rhythmic read for independent readers.
Hound Won't Go
📖 Nonfiction & Real Hero Dogs
True stories that show the incredible bravery, intelligence, and loyalty of real-life dogs.
The real-life story of a service dog named Tuesday and his veteran owner — a beautiful introduction to empathy and working dogs for kids.
Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond between a Soldier and His Service Dog
Inspired by true events, this book follows a girl learning to walk again with her service dog, Rescue. A story of hope, teamwork, and love.
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
ascinating and heartwarming, this nonfiction picture book shows how military working dogs save lives and support soldiers around the world.
Dogs on Duty: Soldiers' Best Friends
A gentle story based on real therapy-dog programs, teaching kindness, responsibility, and compassion for animals in need.
Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog