Take Home a Dog (Book)

October is Adopt a Dog Month.  So today, I'm sharing picture books stories featuring dogs.  Here are a few of my favorites . . . .

Ivan the Terrier by Peter Catalanotto
A terrier named Ivan keeps interrupting story hour.

I Got a New Friend by Karl Edwards
A little girl and her new puppy get to know one another.

Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley
After reading "Puss in Boots," an adventurous dog sets out to find the perfect pair of shoes to suit his every need.

Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
George finds it hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase, flowers to dig up, and a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table.

Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh
Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.


More Dog Books --
10 Little Hot Dogs by John Himmelman
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
Be Gentle with the Dog, Dear by Matthew J. Baek
Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail by James Horvath
Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond
Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes
Dog Blue by Polly Dunbar
Dog in Charge by K.L Going
Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Dogku by Andrew Clements
Dogs by Emily Gravett
Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio
Good Dog, Fergus! by David Shannon
If Dogs Had Wings by Larry Dane Brimner
My Father, the Dog by Elizabeth Bluemle
Not Afraid of Dogs by Susanna Pitzer
One Two That's My Shoe by Alison Murray
Pug Meets Pig by Sue Gallion
Pugs in a Bug by Carolyn Crimi
Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook by Anne Vittur Kennedy
Rrralph by Lois Ehlert
Simon's New Bed by Christian Trimmer
Some Dog by Mary Casanova
Stanley's Party by Linda Bailey
That's My Dog! by Rick Walton
Traffic Pups by Michelle Meadows
Wet Dog by Elise Broach
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby

Check these and more dog books out at the Arnold Branch on display through October 25, 2019.

What Shall I Wear Today?

Kids love to pick out their outfit to wear for day -- whether fancy clothes, play clothes, or a costume.  Here are some of my favorite picture books about clothes and getting dressed . . . .

Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley
After reading "Puss in Boots," an adventurous dog sets out to find the perfect pair of shoes to suit his every need.

Cat Knit by Jacob Grant
Cat struggles to adjust and find a way to overcome his disappointment when his best friend, Yarn, is transformed into an itchy, stuffy sweater that Cat initially despises.

This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
A little fish thinks he can get away with stealing a hat.

Chamelia by Ethan Long
Chamelia loves to stand out and often wears outrageous outfits, but eventually she learns to shine in other ways.

Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep by Teri Sloat
Farmer Brown shears his sheep and has their wool made into yarn, but after they beg to have it back he knits the yarn into sweaters for them.


More Books --
Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freedman
Bear in Underwear by Todd Doodler
Bing, Get Dressed by Ted Dewan
Bridget's Beret by Tom Lichtenheld
Buy My Hats by Dave Horowitz
Centipede's 100 Shoes by Tony Ross
Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling
The Day We Danced in Underpants by Sarah Wilson
Duck Sock Hop by Jane Kohuth
Ducks Don't Wear Socks by John Nedwedik
The Emperor's New Clothes by Demi
Finders Keepers by Keiko Kasza
Flip Flop Bop by Matt Novak
Fruits in Suits by Jared Chapman
Grandpa's Overalls by Tony Crunk
Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? by Eve Bunting
Hello, Sun! by Dayle Ann Dodds
Hooray for Hat by Brian Won
I Love My Hat by Douglas Florian
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
King Bob's New Clothes by Dom DeLuise
Lamby Lamb by Chris Raschka
Lucille's Snowsuit by Kathryn Lasky
Maggie and Michael Get Dressed by Denise Fleming
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
The Missing Mitten Mystery by Steven Kellogg
My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth
Naked! by Michael Ian Black
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Wilems
The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble
The Skeleton in the Closet by Alice Schertle
Which Hat Is That? by Anna Grossnickle Hines

Check these and more books out on display at the Arnold Branch through September 29, 2017.