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Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, resulting in many different breeds. This series explores several common breeds, providing information on their distinct characteristics, history, and the roles they play in people’s lives today. This volume includes Golder Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Join Julia Donaldson and some of her best-loved illustrator friends in this wonderful collection of stories. These 18 stories are read for the first time by Julia Donaldson herself and are perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Join in the fun and head out...

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Imelda Staunton. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Help solve...

Hal's parents refuse to consider a dog. Then they discover Easy Pets, a dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, and soon they are being chased across the country. Helped by a travelling circus and sympathetic children from an orphanage, they race for their freedom.

A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Turn the page, share the adventure in the bestselling magical mystery from million-copy seller Ben Miller. 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted...

Have you ever dreamed of having a dog that listens to you only to find your new puppy chewing your favorite shoes? Do you feel overwhelmed when your dog jumps on friends or pulls on the leash during walks? Have you tried teaching "sit" or "stay" but felt frustrated when your furry friend just walked away? You haven't failed as a dog owner. You just need the right map to turn training into a game.

Picked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the unknown wilds of the Louisiana Territory, Meriwether Lewis assembles a rugged team of adventurers, including co-captain William Clark - and a Newfoundland dog named Seaman. As hunter, retriever, and guard, Seaman becomes a trusted member of the Corps of Discovery. While the team tackles raging rivers and muddy shallows, Seaman is there - sharing their hunger and fatigue. Whether Indians threaten or grizzlies roar, he stands his ground. And through mountain peak or valley deep, Seaman remains a watchful friend and determined foe.

It's raining chickens! An unusual storm cloud has been hovering over Brickfield town, and Lara knows that something isn't quite right about it - it smells sort of...chicken-y. The people of Brickfield are becoming strangely grumpy, so Lara, Spy Dog extraordinaire, must investigate. If the town doesn't see sunshine soon, the consequences could be dogastrophic!

Britta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta’s father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and the adventures begin.

Brought to you by Puffin. Puffin presents five stories from master storyteller, Dick King-Smith. This collection featuring one of Dick King-Smith's most famous stories The Invisible Dog. The Invisible Dog is the story of a girl who tries to satisfy her yearning for a dog by introducing an...

Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper.

For months, Ben Blewitt has been thinking about dogs. So he is very disappointed when, for his birthday, he receives not a dog, but a picture of a dog. But Ben's imagination soon gets to work, and then the strange adventures begin.

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years resulting in many different breeds. This series explores several common breeds, providing information on their distinct characteristics, history, and the roles they play in people’s lives today. This volume includes Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Collies, and Saint Bernards.

The first I Can Read in Tom Watson's bestselling Stick Dog series full of humor, smarts, and friendship! Stick Dog is hungry. As he searches for food in the park, he meets Poo-Poo who joins him on his hunt for food. The two quickly find friendship, but will they ever find something delicious to...

Hector Dumble thinks he's dumb. When his dog, Buster, starts talking to him, Hector begins to think he's crazy too. Things become even stranger when Hector learns that his teacher Mr Weazel has a secret identity. How will Hector handle having a dog that can talk and a teacher who wants to take over the world?

Muri (Bad Dog) is a lively and heartwarming children’s story that captures the chaos, humor, and tenderness of welcoming a mischievous new pet into the family. Written by Patricia Karengesha with additional elements by Zimran Jacob, this tale follows Muri, a spirited black dog whose antics keep everyone on their toes.

A brand-new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences.... You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble. When a mother rabbit is captured in a trap, he ends up playing bunnysitter.... But someone wants rid of all the rabbits, not just this one, and time is running out for Mr Dog to save them....

This is a brief introductory guide on dogs and why they behave the way they do.

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues, and Stick Dog gets a…girlfriend?! Well, not before Stick Dog’s day spins out of control first. As he and his friends work to rescue a hyper Karen from a really...

Chernobyl 1986. Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in the middle of the night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return. Some time later, growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan have to learn how to live wild—and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers’ every move. But will the dogs survive without humans? And can humans live without them?