Kids Books About Dogs, Popular Picks! ~ Positively Everything You Need to Know!
Your tails are sure to wag when you see this list of our Favorite Kids Books About Dogs!
Indeed, our list covers everything from working dogs, pet care, dogs that made history, and rescued dogs. Not to mention, stories from some of our favorite, classic, furry friends which are great for reading aloud.
We are excited to share with you, these amazing kids books about dogs! “Paws” everything and enjoy some reading with those you love!
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Our Favorite Kids Books About Dogs!
All About Dogs
The following kids books about dogs, provide an overview of these loveable creatures, information about a variety of breeds and their relationships with humans.
Made for Each Other; Why Dogs and People are Perfect Partners by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Dogs; Questions and Answers by Christina Mia Gardeski
Dogs by Gail Gibbons.
Get to Know Dog Breeds; The 200 Most Popular Breeds by Eva-Maria Kramer
The Everything Book of Dogs and Puppies by Andrea Mills
Dogs as Pets, What You Need to Know
Thinking about adopting a dog? These kids books about dogs as pets are sure to help answer any questions your children may have.
Handling Your Dog by Michael J. Rosen
Dog Training for Kids: Fun and Easy Ways to Care for Your Furry Friend by Vanessa Estrada Marin
The Dog Patrol, Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them by Rob Laidlaw
Cool Pet Treats; Easy Recipes for Kids to Bake by Pam Price
Books for Little Listeners
Puppy, Puppy, Puppy by Julie Sternberg
I Will Love You Anyway by Mick Inkpen
I Love You, Fred by Mick Inkpen
A Greyhound, A Groundhog by Emily Jenkins
The Little Puppy by Judy Dunn
Biscuit the Dog
Biscuit’s Neighborhood: 5 Fun-Filled Stories in 1 Box! (My First I Can Read) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Kipper
Kipper’s A to Z, An Alphabet Adventure by Mick Inkpen
Angus Collection
Angus and the Ducks by Marjorie Flack
Angus and the Cat by Marjorie Flack
Angus Lost by Marjorie Flack
Harry the Dog
Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion.
Harry by the Sea by Gene Zion.
No Roses for Harry! by Gene Zion.
Harry and the Lady Next Door by Gene Zion.
Kids Books About Silly Dogs
By the way, did you know dogs can be pretty silly too? To begin with, they make some absolutely adorable expressions. And they look super cute (safely) trying out some human activities.
Love is a Pug by Charlie Ellis.
Just Joking Dogs (National Geographic Kids) by Rosie Gowsell Pattison
Piglets vs. Pugs by Julie Beer
Gidget the Surfing Dog; Catching Waves with a Small but Mighty Pug by Elizabeth Rusch
Working Dogs in Action
The Right Dog for the Job; Ira’s Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Paws of Courage: True Tales of Heroic Dogs that Protect and Serve by Ronald L. Aiello
The Guardian Team; On the Job with Rena and Roo by Cat Urbigkit
Avalanche Dog Heroes; Piper and Friends Learn to Search in Snow by Elisabeth Rusch
Odin; Dog Hero of the Fires by Emma Bland Smith
Doggy Defenders Series
Tiger the Police Dog (Doggy Defenders) by Lisa M. Gerry
Dolley the Fire Dog (Doggy Defenders) by Lisa M. Gerry
Stella the Search Dog (Doggy Defenders) by Lisa M. Gerry
Willow the Therapy Dog (Doggy Defenders) by Lisa M. Gerry
Cadi the Farm Dog (Doggy Defenders) by Lisa M. Gerry
Stories of Rescued Dogs
Sweet Senior Pups (True Tales of Rescue Series) by Kama Einhorn
Nubs; The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery
Pet Rescue Adventures Puppy Tales Collection (fiction) by Holly Webb.
Kids Books About Dogs that Made History
Last but not least, we’ve included some true stories about dogs who made history. As you can see, dogs do some pretty remarkable things!
Top Dogs; True Stories of Canines that Made History by Elizabeth Macleod.
Bob the Railway Dog; The True Story of and Adventurous Dog by Corinne Fenton.
Dogs in Space by Vix Southgate.
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24 Comments
Alexis Farmer
These all look like awesome books! It’s pretty sweet that there’s dog training books for kids.
Charlene
I thought the dog training book for kids was pretty adorable too.
Marianne
So many great choices for different age groups as well! We have cats, so that would be the more popular reading selection in my house!
Charlene
I have a cat too! No dogs at my house. My sister has a dog though and my daughter adores them! Maybe I need a list of cat books for kids…hmmmmm, lol!
Pam
What a great list of kids books about dogs! We used to read the Harry and Biscuit books all the time when my kids were little.
Charlene
Harry and Biscuit are probably my favorite actually! 🙂 Great memories of reading together!
Tricia Snow
My grandson needs books about dogs. He went to visit a grandparent and came back, for no apparent reason not liking gods anymore. Including his own!
Charlene
Oh no! Hopefully, he is back to loving dogs soon!
Kristen W Allred
Dog books are the best. My kids would have loved all of these books when they were little. Thanks for sharing!
Charlene
Sure thing… we love to share books we enjoy!
lisa Manderino
We have a lot of these doggy books! They are so cute!
Charlene
Agreed! Glad you’ve enjoyed some reading about doggies too!
alison netzer
We loved the Harry the Dirty Dog series in our house. Definitely a favorite. This post is so fun, we love our dogs and take them everywhere so having books on favorite furry animals is a must.
Charlene
This makes me smile! Glad you’ve enjoyed so many memories with your fur baby.
Leeanne
I love how interested your daughter is in dogs. I love all these different books that kids can learn from.
Charlene
Thank you, she truly adores them especially Pugs. 🙂
Kendra
All of these kid’s books about dogs look fantastic! I love that you included Cool Pet Treats; Easy Recipes for Kids to Bake by Pam Price to encourage some awesome kitchen fun and Sweet Senior Pups (True Tales of Rescue Series) by Kama Einhorn. I have a special love for rescuing Senior doggies.
Charlene
Thank you! We are actually a little over halfway through Sweet Senior Pups now and I have a feeling I’ll be crying before it’s over. We just found Kama Einhorn’s animal rescue series.
Jennifer
There’re so many dogs books for kids to choose from. I remember reading ‘Harry the Dirty Dog’ to my kids.
Charlene
Love Harry the Dirty Dog! Glad you’ve enjoyed his “tails” too! 🙂
Julie Gazdecki
We have so many books about dogs for our dog lover too. Wonderful to full the passion.
Charlene
For sure! Glad you’ve got some great reads for your dog lover!
kmf
I love this post – what a comprehensive list of the best kids books about dogs. With so many recommendations, you definitely have everything you need to know.
Charlene
Thank you! We love sharing good reads we find!