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If You Like...Dogs

As man's best friend, dogs are living the high life.  In poll after poll asking which is better, cats or dogs,  dogs come out on top.  So it's not a surprise that there's no shortage of fun books portraying and praising our canine pals.   If you've had a ruff day, these  paw-some picks are sure to lift your spirits!
By Ian Falconer
Harper Collins Publisher, 2022. Picture Book.

Two dachshunds get into heaps of trouble when their owners leave and they manage to escape to the backyard. 
Written by Leda Schubert
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
Candlewick Press, 2021. Picture Book.
Written by Gabi Snyder
Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal
Abrams Appleseed, 2020. Picture Book.
Written by Margaret Cardillo
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora
Harper Collins Publisher, 2021. Picture Book.

You may have wondered what your dog does while your gone at school or work all day.  Did you ever think they might be working hard, too?  Find out all the real jobs dogs do!
By Lo Cole
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2021. Picture Book.

Follow along with the hilarious rhyming text as it describes all kinds of dogs one could get!  



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