A PACK OF GOOD BOOKS FOR HOLIDAY READING OR GIFT GIVING

 

MAY I PET YOUR DOG?

By Stephanie Calmerson

Illustrated by Jan Ormerod

Clarion Books, 32 pages

Published in 2007, $9.95

 

Harry, a real long-haired, dappled Dachsund matter-of –factly explains

the correct way to approach a dog and his human companion. Ask permission; hold out your hand, fingers down and let the dog come to you. Charmingly illustrated this is a great introductory book for a child to learn how to meet a dog. “Be gentle be kind. Remember dogs have feelings too.”

 

 

FRED STAYS WITH ME!

By Nancy Coffelt

Illustrated by Tricia Tusa

Little, Brown Young Readers, 32 pages

Published in 2007, $16.99

 

“Sometimes I live with my mom, sometimes I live with my dad. My dog, Fred, stays with me.”  See how one little girl solves her new life of shared custody with her dog, Fred.

 

 

SOME DOG!

By Mary Casanova

Illustrated by Ard Hoyt

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 40 pages

Published in 2007, $16.00

 

George, a slow-moving Basset Hound learns to live with Zippity, a fast-moving terrier. George feels left out when the new puppy arrives. But when Zippity becomes lost during a thunderstorm it is George who saves the day.

 

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May the hinges of our friendship

Never grow rusty.