A really nice board book in the tradition of "Pat the Bunny", but with a more important message. This book teaches the need to pat animals gently, and shows how animals love that kind of gentle attention. Fun furry textures kids will love!

A sweet and funny, beautifully illustrated story about what dogs really want.

This hilarious Caldecott Medal winner will be a family favorite. Officer Buckle's canine partner helps him to teach safety rules to children-- you'll cheer for Gloria!

With Fancy Nancy's trademark humor and warmth, Nancy discovers that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre, which is a fancy phrase for having lots of fun.

When the teacher is locked out, Carl takes care of the kids in daycare. There are lots more great Carl books, too many to list here.

Big Mo has lost his tennis balls. Can you help him find them? This delightful rhyming story will entertain and educate with fun and colorful full-color illustrations on every page. Children of all ages will enjoy helping Mo search high and low for his lost tennis balls.

Help your children understand what dog ownership will involve/the commitment your family needs to make to have a pet.

Part of a great series. Angus gets lost, but he doesn't give up hope! You'll also love "Angus and the Ducks" and "Angus and the Cat"

A sweet picture book about a cat who must adjust to a dog who joins the family.

A nice series about two friends. (If you like this one, try Fabian Escapes.)

A VERY funny picture book for older elementary school kids (and adults!). A dog writes letters home from the obedience school he is sent to after an incident with a cat.

Cute board book of sleepy pets!

There's a whole series of Spot books, some in board format and some paperbacks and hardbacks. Kids love 'em!

The story of a little stray who finds a home with a sympathetic policeman and his family. A wonderful story by author and beloved vet James Herriot.

A dog adjusts to a new baby-- kids who must adjust to a new sibling will relate!

A wonderful book about an older girl's sadness when her beloved friend Murphy passes away. It helps children who wonder how they can ever feel okay again when a dog passes away.

A quick bedtime story with soothing, simple illustrations.

The classic Little Golden Book for small children. A sweet story that shows animals have thoughts and feelings, too! Fun for parents to read, also can be an early "easy reader".

Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. Wonderful illustrations in another classic old story.

A yellow, mixed-breed dog narrates his life story. Buddy's former owner did not feed him enough or provide clean water, and frequently left him chained outside. But things changed for the better when the animal was rescued and taken to a shelter, where he was subsequently adopted by a caring family.