Showing results for "Good Dog" in Literature & Fiction

Meet Hugo: The loyal and lovable family dog that would do just about anything to keep his owners happy. A very Good Dog, all of the time. Meet King: the newest puppy in town! Always full of energy and ready to make new friends, King is still learning the ropes of how to be a Good Dog. Meet Lulu: Lights! Camera! Action! Lulu is an Instagram star with an affinity for all things fancy - make sure her fur and collar look perfect in that photo! Always a Good Dog, especially with her owner Jasmine.

The 300 dogs of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, all know their places. At the top is McKinley, a malamute who’s head dog of the whole town. All of the dogs - and McKinley’s human family - rely on him to protect them and maintain order. Avi, the Newbery Medal author of Crispin: The Cross of Lead, peeks into the secret lives of dogs in this thrilling adventure tale. Robert Ramirez’s narration gives voice to a dog willing to risk any peril to do the good thing.

When King's owner and Good Dogs day care leader, Erin, gets engaged, all the dogs and their humans couldn't be more thrilled! But in order to make sure Erin can attend a special dog-training session and make the wedding, her fiance, Jin, promises to take care of the day care business while she's gone.

All of the doggy day care friends are excited about the holidays! King, Cleo, and Napoleon can’t wait for their eight nights of Hanukkah prezzies, and Hugo, Waffles, and Lulu are ready for cozy Christmases at home. But then surprise visitors interrupt Lulu’s shooting schedule, Cleo struggles at an agility contest, and Hugo learns that Waffles, his new puppy sister, is expecting someone called Santadoodle to bring them all presents on Christmas morning. Hugo has never even heard of Santadoodle!

When the Good Dogs doggy daycare closes temporarily, the dogs join the other pets on Jasmine’s new movie set. And while trying to explore the new place and sniff out the best snacks, Hugo somehow snags a movie role instead of Lulu! Can Lulu get over her disappointment? Will King do a good job watching out for Waffles while Hugo is working? And can the dogs escape whatever the mysterious pen of guinea pigs is planning behind their backs? These Good Dogs are lucky they can count on each other wherever they go!

Zoey is trying to train her dog to obey commands, but he won’t listen to her! She must come up with a new plan—she decides to train him to be her best friend! Will she be successful?

This mostly true book is about a golden retriever named Montmorency. He was raised by a loving rural family in Australia after being rejected by others because of his color. His outstanding loyalty is shown in the six stories contained here.

Except Brodie can't move on. Not just yet. As wonderful as his glimpse of the afterlife is, he can't forget the boy he left behind. The boy he loved, and who loved him in return. The boy who's still in danger. So Brodie breaks the rules of heaven. He returns to Earth as a spirit. With the help of two other lost souls - lovable pitbull Tuck and surly housecat Patsy - he is determined to find his boy and to save him. Even if it costs him paradise. Even if he loses his eternal soul. Because it's what a good dog would do.

It’s the Christmas holidays, and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in Norway, everything feels...wrong. Her father is as distant as ever, and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend, Inge, and her children. Then Thea makes a surprise discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house is a bear. He’s scared and hungry, and he desperately needs Thea’s help.

Clifford has a good heart, but whenever he tries to do good deeds for others, they always seem to backfire. After many failed attempts, Clifford gives up and goes home. But on the way back, he manages to save two children from a burning house, and then put out the fire. Finally, Clifford is a hero!

This companion to Season Three of the award-winning podcast The Social Contract follows the adventures of fourth-grade BFFs Georgie and GiGi. Features original artwork by The Artist CLEO.

A young boy called Charlie got hurt. He went to sleep for a very long time. When he finally woke up, something miraculous happened! Find out how animals saved a little boy and how Charlie worked to save the animals. Charlie's Ark is a heartwarming story for young children and their families.

From the best-selling duo Jane O'Connor and Andrew Joyner comes a story about George, who is a very helpful boy. He feeds his dog, Pogo, and helps around the house. It's no surprise everyone's always saying, "Good job, George!" When his parents decide to paint a room in their house, he knows it is the perfect job for him. But the painting doesn't go as planned for George, when a very hungry Pogo has different plans.

Il viaggio avventuroso di un asino, un gatto e un cane verso Brema. I quattro amici hanno deciso di cambiare vita, di cercar fortuna nella grande città!

Do you remember the best day of your life? Join Gus the Good Boy and his owner Brandon as they visit the city of Auburn, Alabama, explore Auburn University, and meet a few very special people along the way. You never know - it might end up being the best day of both their lives!

Tug is a yellow Labrador retriever. This story is about the fun Tug has, when Tippy, a black skunk with a big white stripe, comes to visit. The two are good friends and enjoy spending time together and most importantly have fun.

Who is this intriguing little girl and her amazing puppy? Where has she come from? What is her story? She has something very important to say, but no one is listening! A sweet, poignant tale about climate change, Ursamer is ideal for children ages eight and older.