I seem to be reading lots of books about dogs to my students. Even if they're not dog lovers, there's some awesome, pawsome tales (tails! 🤪) in this list!
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A funny tale of a family pet who keeps everyone awake at night in his misson to find his love far, far away. (Affiliate link)
It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee
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Chris Haughton creates minimal illustrations and a great tale of remembering to do the right thing told through the eyes of George the dog.(affiliate link)
Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
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A timeless classic, Hairy McClary and his friends will entertain children with his antics and street attitude. (Affiliate link)
Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy
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Fun illustrations full with things to find and see, rhyming verses and a beautiful message of being who you are. This book is great for lingering longer and playing “I spy” especially at the end of the book. Example question: Can you find the dog wit...
Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph
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Beautifully illustrated, perfect for hot city dwellers in summer. (Affiliate link)
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
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Fun collage style illustrations go hand in hand with a story of trying to find a happy medium while helping others. (Affiliate link)
I Want a Dog! By Helga Bransch
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For young learners, the Spot series is a great place to start, especially a book with flaps to lift up! ESL students up to 7 years old love Spot. (Affiliate link).
Where's Spot? A Lift-the-Flap Book
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This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time. Harry the Dirty Dog is over 50 years old and still going strong!
Harry the Dirty Dog
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Great for young learners, simple language, with numbers, colors, and opposites like big/little, up/down, in/out, over/under.
Go, Dog. Go!
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Great rhyming book about sharing. The first book in the Pig the Pug series.
Pig the Pug
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A book about dogs and self acceptance
Such a Good Boy
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Great book as a first reader for 8+ year olds
Lucky the One-Eyed Junkyard Dog: A Beginning Readers Chapter Book
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Boomer the dog's family is moving house. How does he cope with the confusion and anxiety?
Boomer's Big Day
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I think Gus should be called Grumpy!
This Is Gus
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A dog adoption story told through letter from the dog, himself!