I always gravitate towards every new picture book about dogs. Are these newer picture books about dogs good because they have dogs in them or are they just good books that happen to have dogs in them? All dogs are good dogs!
Copy dog
OHora, Zachariah, author.
jE Ohora
Elsie enjoys hanging out with her younger sister Rosemont, but the one thing Rosemont does that drives her big sister mad is copy everything Elsie does.
Van Dog
Pasiński, Mikołaj, author, translator.
jE Pasinski
"Van Dog rides to the countryside to paint a landscape one day. As he mounts his easel, mixes his paints, and contemplates the scenery, the landscape slowly unfolds in weird and wonderful ways: a snail nibbles on a mushroom, ants gather to work, and a giant lizard monster sets off on a journey to Tokyo. As the landscape becomes busier and busier, Van Dog struggles to finish his painting--but is he overwhelmed by his subject, or is the richness of the countryside precisely what inspires him?"--
Dogs and art, what's not to love?
- Mari
Wonder dogs!
Ashman, Linda, author.
jE Ashman
"A look at all that dogs do for us from the extraordinary to the everyday, as told by a dog on a walk with his owner"--
I loved the oil painting-style illustrations and the goofy but lovable Boston Terrier protagonist will warm your heart as he compares himself to working dogs.
- Mari
I want 100 dogs
McAnulty, Stacy, author.
jE Mcanulty
After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number--until she gets the one dog she really wants.
A cute story that shows all the responsibilities to consider in dog ownership.
- Mari
To dogs, with love : a love letter to the dogs who help us
Gianferrari, Maria, author.
jE Gianferr
"A tribute to all types of service dogs that perform important jobs, from providing emotional support to helping disabled people, gives thanks to every human's best friend"--
This book made me tear up a bit. It had a lot of great information in the back about organizations with working dogs who help people!
- Mari
Jack the runaway terrier
McLean, Gill, author, illustrator.
jE Mclean
"When the wind blows and the door opens wide, He seizes the moment and scampers outside." A tale of adventure, love, and redemption about a mischievous dog who bites off more than he can chew."--
A fun adventure story with the my favorite kind of dog, a terrier!
- Mari
Ruffles and the cozy, cozy bed
Melling, David, author, illustrator.
jE Melling
Ruffles loves a lot of things, like digging, running, and sleeping. He does not love loud noises, especially at night. When Ruffles sees a flash and hears a loud bang, he knows that can only mean one thing: a thunderstorm! But there's no place in the house that feels like just the right hiding spot from the storm outside. Hiding places should be quiet, safe, and most of all, cozy. That's when Ruffles realizes the best place to be is his very own bed where the loud noises--and the storm--don't feel so scary.
A good story to talk about dealing with fear, and also a convincing narrative to sleep in your own bed!
- Mari
Boop!
Birdsong, Bea, author.
jE Birdsong
There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the snoots?
I loved this funny and cute interactive dog book. This makes a great lap to keep everyone engaged and entertained! You booped all the snoots! Yay
- Mari
The Daily Sniff
Cabrera, Jane, author, illustrator.
jE Cabrera
"Ted, a dog who gets his news each day by smelling out The Daily Sniff, investigates when his town is overcome by an usual odor, which turns out to be a skunk family"--
Who can resist the colorful and calming pages of a Jane Cabrera book?
- Mari
Mister Kitty is lost!
Pizzoli, Greg, author, illustrator.
jE Pizzoli
A child and dog search for a lost pet, Mister Kitty, as the child describes what Mister Kitty looks like to the reader.
While technically " Mr. Kitty" is the main character of this book, I love a lil' black and white dog and I enjoyed each surprise at the page turns!
- Mari
I am dog!
Bently, Peter, 1960- author.
jE Bently
A day in the life of a dog--told from the dog's point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton. Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog's head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!
If you have spent time with a puppy you know exactly how hilariously accurate this book is for the point of view of a dog.
- Mari
10 dogs
Gravett, Emily, author, illustrator.
jE Gravett
Bursting with energy and fun, young children will love to count the dogs and the sausages, as well as looking out for all the funny details on each page. The book explores numbers one going up to ten, and ten going down to zero, touching on several simple concepts like half, all, more, less along the way.
You can't go wrong with an Emily Gravett counting book, I just love all of books and characters!
- Mari
Sally's big day
Larsen, Andrew, 1960- author.
jE Larsen
"In this sweet board book about learning new things, a curious young dog goes to her first day of puppy school."--
A cute story perfect for a little one about to start preschool or try a new activity! I will always think fondly on when my dog was in puppy kindergarten!
- Mari
Hot dog
Salati, Doug, author, illustrator.
jE Salati
"A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed-- canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air"--
This Caldecott winning picture book features an adorable hot dog-looking dachshund on an enviable summer adventure! This story is full of senses and emotions!
- Mari
My dog just speaks Spanish
Cáceres, Andrea, author, illustrator.
jE Caceres
When Aurora came to America, she learned to speak English. But not her spaniel, Nena. As Aurora explains to her friends she meets along the way, her dog just knows Spanish. Nena doesn't know "sit," but she knows "sientate." And she doesn't know "wait," but she know "espera." And a "treat" might not mean anything to Nena, but she sure can sniff out a "postre"!
A sweet little bilingual story about adjusting to a new culture and the powerful friendship between a girl and her perro.
- Mari
Being a dog : a tail of mindfulness
Gianferrari, Maria, author.
jE Gianferr
"Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest--from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book"--
A book about living in the moment, through the paw-spective of a dog!
- Mari
One of my favorite picture book artists! This is a cute book about the complicated relationship between siblings.
- Mari