Read About Walking your Dog

Join us for a Walk your Dog Storytime & Craft!
Expires Thursday at 6pm
 
Rafael at the Southwest Branch Library will be reading Lyle Walks The Dog written by Laurie Friedman and illustrated by Bernard Waber. Don't forget to stay after the storytime for a fun craft!
Kids' Books About Walking your Dog
Froggy Gets a Doggy
by Jonathan London

Froggy and his little sister Polly want a dog of their own, but Doggy proves harder to train than Froggy anticipated.
 
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Our Very Own Dog
by Amanda McCardie

A human family prepares their home for Sophie, their new dog companion, in a picture book guide for young prospective pet owners that introduces dog-related topics ranging from food and training to walks and dog shows.
Amy The Puppy Whisperer
by Callie Barkley

Discovering her knack for puppy training while volunteering at her mother’s vet clinic, Amy gets in over her head when she takes on too many clients. By the creators of Amy on Park Patrol.
 
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Having Fun With Your Dog
by Audrey Pavia

Describes the different types of activites and games to do with dogs that keeps them active at home or outdoors, including chasing balls, swimming, herding, and canine freestyle.
 
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Perros / Dogs
by Emily Gravett

Whimsical pencil and watercolor illustrations of canines invite youngsters to choose their favorites among Chihuahuas, Dalmatians and other breeds, in a volume that also introduces the concept of opposites by juxtaposing bigger and smaller dogs. 
Paolo, Emperor of Rome
by Mac Barnett

When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome.
 
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Books for Adults About Walking your Dog
Walking with Peety
by Eric O'Grey

An inspirational speaker discusses how he overcame high-risk challenges with obesity and Type-2 diabetes by rescuing an equally at-risk shelter dog who shared his journey of recovery during a transformative year's worth of rehabilitating walks. 
You Lucky Dog
by Julia London

An accidental dog swap unleashes an unexpected love match . . .   When Max Sheffington finds a depressed male dog in place of his cheerful Hazel, he is bewildered. But when cute, fiery Carly arrives on his doorstep, he is intrigued. Carly was not expecting a handsome, bespectacled man to be feeding her dog mac and cheese. However, Baxter is besotted with Hazel, and Carly realizes she may have found the key to her pup's happiness.
 
Also available in eBook on OverDrive
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The Dog Walker
by Leslie Schnur

Building a fantasy life based on what she learns by snooping through the homes of her clients, dog walker Nina Shepard begins a haphazard affair with Daniel that is challenged by misrepresentations and misconceptions on both sides.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein

Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family.
 
Also available in eAudiobook in OverDrive
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