Synopsis: Look out, world here comes Bridgett Butt! Bridgett Butt is in a rut! Bridgett always gets teased about her name. And now, to make things even worse, her favourite teacher in the whole world is moving away. The new teacher, Miss Snotgrass, isn't nearly as nice. Bridgett's best friend has a new best friend. And something is wrong with Bridgett's dog, Bobo. Could things get any worse? Not if Bridgett hasanything to say about it. This third grader…

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Synopsis: People may drift apart, but love can hold them together. A touching tale of pets and family told in the “venerable spare and moving style” of Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall (Booklist).When William’s father leaves, his mother promptly goes out and adds four dogs and a cat to their lives. William’s sure that nothing can fill the hole left by his father, but the new additions to the family are determined to…

Synopsis: Introducing everyone's new best friend: Stick Dog! He'll make you laugh ... He'll make you cry ... But above all, he'll make you hungry. Follow Stick Dog as he goes on an epic quest for the perfect burger.

Synopsis: For fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend. This special edition includes new material, including a note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool, a letter from Wilson Rawls to aspiring writers, original jacket artwork, and more.      Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two dogs. So when he’s…

Synopsis: These five war heroes are compelling, courageous-and totally canine! We've all read about hero soldiers, firefighters, and rescue workers. But some of the biggest heroes aren't human-they're dogs! In this amazing collection, kids will meet five brave real-life dogs who have served in America's wars-from Stubby, the first American "war dog" hero to Wolf, a German shepherd who kept hundreds of soldiers safe in Vietnam.

Synopsis: After his last run-in with Vince the Funnel and the mystery of the missing chicks, J.J. the search-and-rescue dog is ready for some much-needed R…

Synopsis: “A powerful story of strength and self-acceptance. . . . The vivid historical setting will leave readers feeling they have experienced life in Kizzy Ann’s world.” — Kirkus ReviewsIn 1963, as Kizzy Ann prepares for her first year at an integrated school, she worries about the color of her skin, the scar running from the corner of her eye to the tip of her smile, and whether anyone at the white school will like her. She writes letters to her new…

Synopsis: Celebrated author Angela Cervantes returns to the fan favorite animal shelter featured in Gaby, Lost and Found, with a heartfeltnovel about friendship and finding your voice.Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety Mu oz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the…

Synopsis: Moffie and Morgie want to play hide-and-seek with their friends at recess. But no one can agree on the rules! Will they ever get to play? Find out in this silly Level 2 reader.

Synopsis: Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.

Synopsis: Curious George makes lots of new animal friends, and even helps the zookeepers out, in this story about a trip to the zoo.When a cuddly koala at the zoo takes an interest in George's snack, George is happy to share. In fact, George is happy to share with ALL the animals. When the zookeepers follow a trail of peanuts, they are in for quite a surprise when they catch up to George and his new friends!

Synopsis: From Jenny Lee, writer on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up!, the number-one-rated kids' show in the country, this feel-good middle-grade novel is about a sickly boy whose life is turned upside down when he gets a therapy dog . . . who can talk!Benji Wendell Barnsworth is a small ten-year-old boy with a big personality. Born premature, Benji is sickly, accident-prone, and at the hospital so often he even has his own punch card. So when Benji…