Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Animals - Pets

Joey Hanser, a very handsome Labrador Retriever, lives along the route of the Boston Marathon and loves to run. He also has endless amounts of energy and curiosity and also needs to explore. To do so, however, he must escape from the family yard and home - again and again. While his creative escapologies win him admiration from all, they also land him in big trouble. The trouble more than doubles when his human mom wakes up one morning and finds him gone. Has his insatiable sense of discovery lead him to gratification? Or to danger? In Dogs Don't Look Both Ways, author Jane Hanser...

The Road to recovery is Paved with dog Treats was written to help children understand what happens when their pet has to have surgery, and reassures them that their pet will be safe and protected. Parents can use this book as a tool to start a conversation with their child regarding issues they may have about their pet. This book cal also be used to address concerns children have when friends or a loved on undergoes surgery.

Some of the things that Cappy Bear does are humorous, and some of them need to be stopped by his family. The day Cappy Bear gets lost is a perfect opportunity to find out if the pet care his family has given him helps them find their lovable German shepherd.

Little ones who have lost their own pets will make a connection to the family in The Day Cappy Bear Got Lost. It is the author's hope that this story encourages little ones to take good care of their pets.

It's long over due for Charlotte, a five-year-old German Shepherd, to tell her story and the way that she has chosen to express herself is through the alphabet. She takes the reader on a ride about her daily interactions, favorite things, and special family and friend moments using the alphabet. For each letter of the alphabet, Charlotte has two experiences to discuss. Starting with the letter A, Charlotte explains how "A" is for alert and active. "B" is for breed and bark. Charlotte continues all the way to "Z" before finishing her first story.

Although this is a fictional account...

Andy is a female St. Bernard that comes to live with us when she is six months old. The story revolves around her growing up as a family member; then moving from that home to Willow Creek Drive and her reactions to the new home. It helps teach children that new and different experiences can be fun.

Coonie Pie is a true story about an orphaned raccoon being adopted by a family of three with five dogs and a cat and how they interact with each other. It is heart-warming to see how the raccoon is accepted, nurtured, and loved by the animals and the close bond that forms between them. It is a beautiful story of love and acceptance despite obvious differences. Even though she is free to leave whenever she chooses, Coonie Pie is happy and content to remain with the family.

Bringing a dog into your family is an exciting time. But first, you have to find the right one. If you are willing to overlook what some might consider a problem, you may find yourself with a very special dog.
Author Joanne Russo Insull's Dugan: The Dog Who Said, "Mom," is about a little dog who lives in a shelter, waiting for someone to adopt him. He is cute and friendly but he barks--a lot, and that has kept people from taking him home. Finally, Dugan's special day comes, and a woman is willing to take a chance on him. She adopts him and gives him a loving home. His new mom also...

Bringing a dog into your family is an exciting time. But first, you have to find the right one. If you are willing to overlook what some might consider a problem, you may find yourself with a very special dog.
Author Joanne Russo Insull's Dugan: The Dog Who Said, "Mom," is about a little dog who lives in a shelter, waiting for someone to adopt him. He is cute and friendly but he barks--a lot, and that has kept people from taking him home. Finally, Dugan's special day comes, and a woman is willing to take a chance on him. She adopts him and gives him a loving home. His new mom also...