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Adopting a Dog
by Jan Mahood, Herbert Axelrod, Sandra Stotksy
For ages 9-12: The subtitle of this book is "Cats and Dogs: A Basic Training, Caring, and Understanding Library" - discusses what to look for in pets in shelters, and then what to do when you get them home.

ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids: Fish
by Mark Evans, Roger A. Caras
For ages 9-12. A multi-ethnic group of children is used to demonstrate such aspects of pet fish care as setting up the aquarium, testing water temperature,  cleaning the tank, and pruning the plants. A goldfish tank, outdoor tank, and tropical fish tank are described and boldly illustrated in full color.

ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids: Guinea Pigs
by Mark Evans, Roger A. Caras
For ages 9-12. Lots of color photos make this a great guide for the first-time guinea pig owner. Information on the physical characteristics, selection, care, and feeding of guinea pigs.

ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids: Hamsters
by Mark Evans, Roger A. Caras
For ages 9-12. Detailed photographs that are essential to the  text, the book offers lots of useful information on hamsters, their varieties, and caring for them. 

ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids: Rabbits
by Mark Evans
For ages 9-12. Double-page spreads with color photographs instruct the reader on proper pet care. Symbols are used to denote very important aspects as well as areas of care that require adult assistance.

The Cat Who Went to Heaven
by  Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth
For ages 9 and older. A tender, imaginative timeless story, which won the 1931 Newbery Medal for best contribution to American children's literature, it's a true classic with beautiful illustrations.

The Compassion of Animals 
by Kristin Von Kreisler
For young readers: touching animal stories about the love which animals have for their owners. From selfless gestures to grand, heroic displays of courage, these tales recount the exploits of dogs, cats, horses, pigs -- even an iguana!

Dogs: Selecting the Best Dog for You
by Chris Nelson
For children ages 8-11, endorsed by the ASPCA. 

Doggies
By Sandra Boynton
In this adorable board book, Artist Sandra Boynton has a blast counting to ten with dogs that bark, whine, and howl. For baby and preschool, but lots of fun for dog-loving older people too.

Dog Star
By Beverley Wood, Chris Wood
Journey to back in time with Dogstar's 13-year-old hero Jeff Beacon to 1930's Juneau, Alaska. Still mourning the loss of his dog Buddy, Jeff discovers Patsy Ann, a special dog who tugs him into an adventure of counterfeit money, sunken ships, and lost treasures. A good choice for pre-teen dog lovers. 

Good Dog, Carl
By Alexandra Day
No dog person's book collection is complete without at least one "Carl" book. The theme in each of these hardboard baby-preschool books is the same: mother entrusts baby with Carl, a lovable, rottweiler with a marvelous sense of fun and adventure. Also look for Carl's Afternoon in the Park and Carl Goes Shopping.

Kashtank
By Anton Chekhov
Yes, Chekhov wrote children's stories! Beautifully illustrated by Gennady Spirin, this is the tale of a small dog who gets lost and finds a new life in a Russian circus.

Kids + Dogs = Fun: Great Activities Your Kids and Dogs Can Do Together 
by Jacqueline O'Neil
The ultimate reference book for those exploring the world of dog-related activities for kids including 4-H, the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, raising puppies to be service dogs, hunting tests, and more. 

Lassie, Come Home
By Eric Mobray Knight
For young readers (ages 9-12), this story, first published in 1940, tells of a young boy whose family can no longer afford to keep their beloved collie. They send the dog north to Scotland to live with a rich, bad-tempered old man. But Lassie follows her instincts and travels hundreds of miles to once again meet her true master at the school gate.

The Lighthouse Dog
By Betty Waterton, Illustrations by Dean Griffiths
This charming picturebook by well-known children's author Betty Waterton is a must for Newfoundland owners and lighthouse fans. It tells the tale of a huge sea dog who goes to live in a lighthouse. 

Meet Matt and Roxy
By Karen Huszar, Photography by Susan Huszar
This sweet little book for pre-schoolers just learning to read. A photo journal of a young boy and his adventures with his bull terrier, it has simple, easy to read captions that tell the story of these two best friends.

Mutts
by Patrick McDonnell
Lots of this great comic strip in one very funny collection. 

Mutts II: Cats and Dogs
by Patrick McDonnell 
Back for more fun in this comic strip collection. 

Mutts: More Shtuff
by Patrick McDonnell 
More of the comic Mutts and their friends. More fun in the third part of this comic strip collection. 

Rabbit Hill
by Robert Lawson 
For $4.00 you could not get a better book!  This was one of my favorites growing up.  For Ages 4-8, a great story told from the rabbit's point of view.

The White Stag
by Kate Seredy 
Another $4.00 classic.  For Ages 9-12, the legendary folktale of courage and the pursuit of a great White Stag over many generations, and Attila The Hun.

Does He Bite?
A printable coloring book with a lesson on pet safety, 15 pages worth, on the kids site "Yofee's Place."

Dogs & Kids: Happy Together
Animal psychologist and behaviorist Larry Lachman explains how to keep kids and dogs happy and safe. 

I Like Children, But...
The American Veterinary Medical Association has put up this very basic series of cartoon messages for what not to do with dogs.

Kids and Dogs
"No dog is completely childproof--even a Golden Retriever." Tips and guidance for making a match.

Kids And Dogs: Safety First
Kid-proof your dogs; dog-proof your kids. Written for adults, from the Dog Owners Guide. 

A Kid's Guide to Dog Care
How to Love Your Dog, written for kids, including a great "I Love My Dog" contract for kids to sign, that outlines the responsibilties of dog ownership.

When Kids Adopt Dogs
Some serious considerations before taking the puppy plunge. From the Adoption Animal Center.