Gone to the dogs

For all you dog lovers out there, check out this selection of fiction books about dogs and even narrated by dogs.

Updated August 21, 2024
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Henry Huggins
Cleary, Beverly.
Paper Book
This timeless classic features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself!  In the first novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will be charmed...
The dog who lost his bark
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
A Parents Best Children's Book of 2019 A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children's Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch. Patrick has been desperate...
Because of Winn-Dixie
DiCamillo, Kate.
Paper Book
A beautiful gift edition featuring the author's signature stamped on the cover. Millions of people around the world are devoted to the novels of Kate DiCamillo -- and it all began with Because of Winn-Dixie. This unforgettable novel about a lonely girl whose life is...
The vanishing
Holt, Christopher
Paper Book
When all the humans in his world disappear, Max, a yellow Labrador Retriever, begins the search for his family. He knows that if he can just find Madame Curie, a wise, old black Lab, she'll be able to help. Madame had a premonition of astonishing events to come -- she might know where Max...
The battle begins
Hughes, Devon
Paper Book
* Featured in the HarperCollins Children's Books booth at School & Library conferences, including extensive galley distribution
Storm of dogs
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
* Continued series promotion in the HarperCollins Children's Books Booth at national School & Library conferences
Shiloh
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds.
Paper Book
Marty will do anything to save his new friend Shiloh in this Newbery Medal-winning novel from Phillis Reynolds Naylor. When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight--and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty...
What Dog knows
Vanden Heede, Sylvia
Paper Book
Stick dog
Watson, Tom
Paper Book
* Featured title in the "Class Acts Summer Reading program. Promotion to include: group advertising in school and library media, inclusion in "Class Acts Summer Reading Kit" printed and digital guide, promotion at teacher and librarian national conferences, extensive galley distribution at preview...

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