Although the temperature outside may slowly be decreasing, there is still plenty of time for dogs this summer and I've read two perfect books about man's best friend.
The Dog Gone Mystery by Bryan Gatley is for children ages eight through twelve and features siblings Colin and Verity as they search for their missing dog, Strags. This story "takes place in the northeast corner of America a long time ago," and reflects tidbits of local history. The character Ruth B. Thistletip is one such example as she was inspired by Ruth Buck, a suspected witch from Westborough. Colin and Verity use their sleuthing skills and resourcefulness to find their dog and face the terrifying Ruth B. Thisteltip. This would be a great story to read with a class or aloud with an audience.
White Dog Haikus and Things We've Learned from our Westie by Kathy Troidle Jackson is another great book for all ages. This books contains several haikus about the Westie, Islay Bear, in different situations like facing the different seasons, finding mice and chipmunks, seeing other dogs, and eating. There are great pictures of Islay Bear, a cute Westie, decorating the pages. There is even a list of advice, "The Things I've Learned from my Westie," with items like "Hold no grudges," "Live in the moment," and "A little bacon makes everything taste better." This a light-hearted read that I'd recommend to any dog-owner.
These dog books may be purchased through the following sites:
The Dog Gone Mystery
White Dog Haikus and Things We've Learned from our Westie
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