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Eligible educators, supporting Title I schools and organizations can shop our Dog Days collection on theMarketplacefor brand-new books at a reduced cost; families can shop these titles and support First Book throughBookshop.org. 10% of your purchase directly supports First Book.
In addition to some of our favorite dog books, we’re doubling pup on the cuteness and sharing some of our Furst Book pet friends.
Riley loves reading with his fave stuffed buddies; photo courtesy of Kerri Martin
by Ezra Jack Keats
Oh how Peter wished he could whistle! Then he could whistle for his dog, Willie, and Willie would come running. But while he is trying to learn, there is a whole neighborhood for Peter to explore. Since it was first published in 1964,Whistle for Williehas delighted millions of young readers with its simple writing and its striking collage artwork.
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by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka
See Max. Max is not a cat—Max is a dog. But much to Max’s dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to “see the cat.” How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling.
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Jojo's no wimp, but she does love sneaking a peek at diaries; photo courtesy of Kyle Zimmer
by Tad Hills
Rocket the dog is excited about the 100th day of school and enlists the help of his friends to collect one hundred special things to bring to class, from heart-shaped stones found with Mr. Barker to feathers Owl provides. But will he find enough items in time?
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by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy Meyers
King the dog and his human owner (and detective partner) Kayla have found a lost puppy. Kayla learns that the pup has no collar and obeys commands, but no one in their neighborhood has seen him before. Then King discovers a big clue. Can he use this clue to help Kayla find the lost puppy’s family?
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by Lisa Papp
Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. Fortunately, she finds a little help when she meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn’t so bad, and when Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn’t mind. As it turns out, it’s fun to read when you’re not afraid of making mistakes.
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Eddie loves a class taco, and a classic novel; photo courtesy of Lori Prince
by Raúl the Third
Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books! Get ready to pour over the funky, comic-style illustrations of life in a bustling border town.
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by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, illustrated by Scott Magoon
Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog, but when he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she’d imagined it, too.
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Boop Tabitha's snoot for a great finish to your summer reading; photo courtesy of Christopher Edwards
by Kate DiCamillo
One summer’s day, India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries—and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog, and just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie.
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by Terry Lynn Johnson
The only thing Matt truly loves is his team of dogs, so when he has to set up his own business to save his failing math grade, the Sled Dog School is born. But people, just like dogs, can be unpredictable. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is admit they need help.
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by Joseph Bruchac
From the beloved and bestselling Abenaki author Joseph Bruchac comes a novel in verse set during the COVID-19 pandemic, about a Wabanaki girl’s quarantine on her grandparents’ reservation and the local dog that becomes her best friend.
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Cleo can't decide if she's pup to the challenge on her new read; photo courtesy of Thelma Martinez
by Barbara O'Connor
With the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, eleven-year-old Charlie unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places.
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by J.C. Cervantes
When Zane Obispo decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods of Maya mythology, one of whom happens to be his father.
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Just in case you like your furry friends a little sassier and with more toe beans, our Title Selection team has added some bonus books to keep you feline fine. If you only have nine lives to live, spend at least one of them with these great reads!
by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care, and she practices taking care of her stuffed kitty as though it were real. Finally, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter.
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Double your fun with a book club hosted by Lucy and Margaret; photo courtesy of Courtney Claytor
by Asia Citro, illustrated by Marion Lindsay
Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and her mischievous cat Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?
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by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth, illustrated by Robb Mommaerts
Klawde had an entire world of warlike cats at his command, but when he is stripped of his feline throne, he is sent into exile on a small planet named Earth. Raj had a cool Brooklyn apartment with friends, pizza, and comics nearby, but then his mom moves the family to Oregon. It’s only when his doorbell rings and he meets a furball of a cat that Raj begins to think maybe his luck is turning around.
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