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    Storytime Theme: Dogs

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    I’ve been blogging for years and I’ve never posted a dog-themed storytime! How is that even possible? My own dog, Aria, is an absolute handful. She’s a pitbull rescue pup who’s almost ten years old. She’s a smart and anxious dog which often gets her into trouble. But, she’s also…

  • Reviews

    Perdu

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    Synopsis: “Poor Perdu is all alone as he journeys from the countryside to the city in search of a home. The city is a big place when you are very small, but is it possible that someone is searching for a friend like Perdu? In his debut as both author…

  • Lifestyle

    Slice of Life Day 24: Dogs In Gardens

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    I’ve mentioned before that we fenced in our corner lot to give our dog, Aria more room to run around. She’s an eight (?) year old rescue pit mix with lots of energy. Enough that people ask us if she’s still a puppy. Nope, she’s just crazy. So, she’s loving…

  • Lists

    Nine Nonfiction Books About Dogs for Kids

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    Whether you love pouring over cute pictures of different dog breeds, learning about dog heroes, or training your new puppy, I’ve got you covered with these nine nonfiction books about dogs for kids! Nonfiction Books About Dogs for Kids The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids by Tammy M. “Gagne” Proctor Dog…

  • Lists

    Nine Middle Grade Titles for National Dog Day

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    Yesterday may have been National Dog Day, but I’m still celebrating! I love my pup so much, I couldn’t celebrate for just one day. Here are nine middle grade titles that are all about dogs! And check back tomorrow for some great nonfiction titles too. 9 Middle Grade Titles for…

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    Happy National Dog Day!

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    It’s National Dog Day! Today I’m celebrating by sharing nine picture book and easy reader titles with you. If you’re a long time reader of my blog, you know that I love my pit-mix pup named Aria, although she can be a lot to handle sometimes! But, she’s a complete…

  • Reviews

    Dudley’s Day at Home

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    Synopsis: “’What does Dudley do all day while we’re away?’ Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam’s mind, Dudley’s day at home is anything but ordinary. Delightful digital paintings depict the human activities Sam imagines Dudley…

  • Lifestyle

    Slice of Life Day 6: Most Adventurous Dog Walk

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    I had a great day yesterday, a couple of crazy things happened at work and I stayed calm and rational. I’m trying hard not to overreact about something if it’s not necessary. I mean, overreaction is never necessary, but sometimes it just happens. Then I got home with a plan…

  • Reviews

    Odd Dog Out

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    Synopsis: “It’s a dog’s life in the big, busy city, but there’s one lonely pup who doesn’t quite fit in. She behaves differently from the rest, sports rainbow in a sea of gray, and marches to the beat of her own drum. She’s one Odd Dog. Join Odd Dog as…

  • Lists

    4 Picture Books About Puppies

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    This is going to sound sacrilege coming from a librarian, but I’m much more of a dog person than a cat person. That being said, after celebrating International Cat Day, I knew I had to promote a few dog books as well! So for today, here are just 4 Picture…