By Diane deGroat and Shelley Rotner

Dogs make us laugh with the many things they do. But you will howl with laughter when you discover what dogs don't do!

By Laura Vaccaro Seeger

What do a frisky dachshund and a slightly timid stuffed bear have in common? They're best friends. Here are three funny, beguiling, and meltingly tender stories about the ups and downs of friendship, ideal for emergent readers to read all by themselves, or better yet, to share with a friend.

By Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Dog and Bear are back in three more fresh and funny stories that will delight their growing legion of fans. Readers are sure to agree that the only thing better than one book about this winsome duo is two!

By Laura Vaccaro Seeger

By Corinne Demas
Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones

Monday: Get into the garbage
Tuesday: Run into the road
Wednesday: Eat freshly baked loaf of bread
Thursday: Bark in the middle of the night
Friday: Wet the rug
No matter what day of the week it is, Toby is up to no good! Emma loves her dog, but something has to be done...

By Corinne Demas
Illustrated by Ard Hoyt

This timeless, heartwarming story follows one little girl's emotional journey as she copes with the loss of her beloved pet and, through acceptance and love, learns to embrace a new companion.

By Dan Harper
Illustrated by Cara & Barry Moser

Spend a slobbery day with Truman, an enormous dog with a mind of his own.

By Patricia MacLachlan & Emily MacLachlan Charest
Illustrated by Katy Schneider

It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, mischief, and plenty of naps. Every dog has a tail to wag and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest asked this collection of canines to speak up with their own words, barks, and yips.

By Eileen Christelow

By Nonny Hogrogian

A Carle Museum "Top of the Shelf" Book.
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Cool Cat's world is barren and brown, littered with old tin cans and broken bottles; but that's not quite his style. With the help of a few brushes, a lot of paint, a troop of friendly animals, and some perseverance, he transforms the world around him from a bleak wasteland to a lush paradise. Two-time Caldecott Medalist Nonny Hogrogian depicts this resourceful feline's story with a brilliant palette, but without a single word.

By Judy Schachner

By Peter McCarty

Henry is a bit of a dreamer and not much of a talker. Then there's Chloe, who says what she thinks and knows how to turn a spectacular cartwheel. This is the story of how one blueberry muffin makes all the difference.

By Paul Galdone

An old English cumulative rhyme introduces young children to their favorite farm animals with verses that prompt them to learn the sound that each animal makes.

By Marilyn Nelson
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

A Carle Museum "Top of the Shelf" Book.
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Abba Jacob is a monk who lives on a faraway island with his loyal rat terrier, Snook. Every day, from the week hours of dawn till the sun sets over the sea, Snook keeps Abba Jacob company as he prays and works, tending the gardens or fixing the plumbing of the little hermitage he calls home. But when the two are separated by a ferocious storm, Snook must learn to fend for himself in the wild, all alone in a world both fierce and wonderful. Will he ever hear the loving voice he waits for?

Simply and lyrically told by award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson and beautifully illustrated with wit and warmth by Timothy Basil Ering, this moving, evocative tale of friendship conveys the power of faith against all odds.

By Mo Willems
Illustrated by Jon J Muth

A Carle Museum "Top of the Shelf" Book.
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Mo Willems' spare, poignant text and Jon J Muth's expressive watercolors team up to present a reflection on the natural course of friendship - and life - that will resonate with readers of all ages.

By Jules Feiffer

"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. And so is his mother, who repeats, "Bark, George." And George goes: "Quack-quack." What's going on with George? Find out in this fast, foolish, and funny farce from Jules Feiffer.

By John Burningham

A Carle Museum "Top of the Shelf" Book.
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Late one night, Marie Elaine finds out just where cats go when she discovers her cat, Malcolm, all dressed up and ready to go out. She begs to go along, and soon Malcolm, Marie Elaine, and her neighbor Norman are all on their way to a party - a cat party attended by the Queen of the Cats herself. But don't tell - it's a secret!

By Nick Bruel

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy hen she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.

By Tad Hills

A Carle Museum "Top of the Shelf" Book.
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Meet Rocket, a new student, and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Watch as Rocket practices singing out the sounds of each letter of the alphabet, discovers the delicious excitement of listening to stories, and finally, best of all...learns to read!

By Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren

Classic Golden Book

By Anna Kemp
Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

All dogs like to play fetch, scratch their fleas, and drink out of the toilet. But Biff isn't like all dogs. He has bigger dreams...