Recommended Reading: Picture Books
C’mere Boy
Category: Picture Books
By Sharon Jennings, 2010
Dog wants his very own boy. Even though Mama warns him that a boy takes a lot of work, Dog is determined to find the perfect boy for him – and wonders if boy will be hard to train? This humorous story discusses responsible pet ownership - with a twist of perspective.
Dogku
Category: Picture Books
By Andrew Clements, 2007
When a homeless dog shows up at the back door, a family takes him in, feeds and bathes him, and names him. Written entirely in haiku, the pet experience is a clever, fun introduction to the poetic form and an engaging lead-in to a class writing exercise.
Don’t Lick the Dog: Making Friends with Dogs
Category: Picture Books
By Wendy Wahman, 2009
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
Category: Non-Fiction, Picture Books
By Lindsay Mattick, 2015
Ginger
Category: Picture Books
By Charlotte Voake, 2008
Ginger has a problem. Having lived the luxurious life of a pampered cat, he's suddenly confronted with a kitten in the house. A delightful surprise ending gives hope for these two becoming furry friends after all – and teaches the reader that animals can’t just be put together and expected to get along.
Hello, Crow!
Category: Picture Books
By Candace Savage, 2019
Franny has a new friend—a crow who brings her presents in its beak. Franny’s dad doesn’t believe her that a crow would bring gifts to a human. He doesn’t think that crows and kids can be friends. How will Franny convince her dad that her crow friend is real? And what will the crow bring her next?