Best Children’s Books About Dogs
If you have a puppy-loving kid, read below for some great picture books celebrating our loyal companions!
Uh Oh, Rollo!
This book by Reed Duncan and illustrated by Keith Frawley is about Rollo, a little bulldog with a big personality! He is a good dog but sometimes does things that get him into trouble. Follow Rollo for an action-packed story with charming characters and lively illustrations as he gets into and out of trouble.
Can I Be Your Dog?
This story by Troy Cummings is about Arfy, a homeless mutt looking for his forever home. Arfy sends letters to everyone living on Butternut Street to tell them what a great pet he’d make! This funny and sweet story is perfect for pet adoption advocates and a child wanting a dog.
How Rocket Learned to Read
This story by Tad Hills features a dog named Rocket and his teacher, who helps him to read all on his own! This story makes reading fun and will even help little listeners learn to read!
Maggi and Milo
This story by Juli Brenning is about an adventurous girl named Maggie and her steadfast dog named Milo. The two of them go on a frog-hunting adventure, where they learn just how much they need each other. This is a great upbeat story that your preschooler will love!
Excellent Ed
Excellent Ed is a charming and funny story written by Stacy McAnulty. Ed worries that he needs to be more unique for his family members, who are all fantastic in their way. This story teaches kids that there are many ways to be excellent!
Love Is My Favorite Thing
Emma Chichester Clark writes about Plum, an enthusiastic, optimistic dog with lots of favorite things. However, he worries that his family will no longer love him when he gets into some mischief. He learns that they love him just as he is! The book features excellent illustrations and has a great lesson any child will enjoy.
A Ball For Daisy
This story by Chris Raschka is told only in pictures. The sweet story is about love, loss, and forgiveness. Any child with a favorite toy can relate to Daisy’s sadness when a bigger dog destroys her beloved ball. The illustrations and story appeal to dog lovers who want to teach their children about dealing with the loss of something special.
Whether you are looking for a fun story or one with a touching lesson, our list of children’s books above is sure to be loved by everyone in your family!