Celebrate National Library Week! April 2 - April 8, 2006
What do libraries have to do with dogs? Keep reading and you'll find out!

National Library Week began in 1958. The American Library Association and libraries all over the United States celebrate it every year to help people remember that libraries are great places to visit. National Library Week reminds us that you can learn almost anything you want from a book. And that you can find those books, for free, at your school library or the public library near your home. Have you been to your library lately?

 

Reading is great fun. It can take you places you've never been before. Reading can teach you just about anything you'd ever want to know. And you can even find friends between the cover of a good book. At the library, you'll find lots of books about dogs. There are famous dogs like Shiloh, Lassie, Winn Dixie, Sounder, Old Dan and Little Ann, Lad, Ribsy, Buck, and Searchlight. All of these dogs were created on the pages of books in your library. Lots of cool characters live in the library.

Have you ever thought about reading to your dog? Does that sound strange? Actually your dog might like that. Why? Because your dog likes being with you. And your dog likes hearing the sound of your voice. So do your dog a favor and read him a story. You can find one at your favorite library.

 

Students make 1.5 billion visits to school libraries during the school year - or 100 times as many visits to The Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Source: The American Library Association 2005

Fido's Fabulous Library Facts

 

There's something very exciting happening at libraries these days. In some libraries, dogs are allowed to come in and lay on the floor. These dogs are called therapy dogs and they are specially trained to go into public places.
At these libraries, kids choose a book to read, and then sit down next to the dog and read him the story. You can call your library and ask if they have a "Read to Your Dog" program. It's cool!

 

How to Love Your Dog has recommendations for great dog books.
We have books that help you care for your dog,
and books that are great stories about dogs.
It's possible that your parents read some of these books when they were young!

Take a look at the books below. Then celebrate National Library Week by checking one out of your school or neighborhood library. You'll be glad you did!

 

There are more public libraries than McDonald's restaurants in th U.S. - a total of 16,541! Source: The American Library Association 2005

Fido's Fabulous Library Facts

 

Here is Cody's List of Great Dog Books

Index of books and stories:
Just click on the category you are interested in.

Great Dog Stories! Dog Care Tricks Training

Dog Breeds and General Information Pet Loss Activities and Careers Miscellaneous

Great Dog Stories!
A Dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace, New York: Holiday House 1980
Before Santa was Santa (Book and Coloring Book), by Lee & Ellenbee 1996
Boy and the Dog, by Wilderberg 1991
Call of the Wild, by Jack London
Courtney, by John Burningham
Dogs (and other funny furries), edited by Richard and Helen Exley, 1978
Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis, Dan Pilkey, Blue Sky Press 1994
Dog People: Native Dog Stories, Bruchac 1995 (ages 10 and up)

Dog Care
ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids: Puppy, by Mark Evans, Dorling Kindersley 1992
Kid's Best Dog Book and Field Guide, by Michael Rosen, Workman Publishing Co. 1997
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Tricks
Dog Tricks Step by Step, by Zeigenfuse & Walker, Howell 1997
Dog Tricks, by Haggerty and Benjamin, Howell Book House Inc. 1978
How To Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks, by Ted Baer, Barron's Educational Series 1991
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Training
Dog Training For Kids, by Carol Lea Benjamin, Howell Book House Inc. 1988
Dog Training Projects For Young People, McMains 1995
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Dog Breeds and General Information
The Complete Dog Book For Kids, AKC 1996
Dogs, Eyewitness Books, by David Alderton &Tracy Morgan 1993
Dog, Eyewitness Books,by Juliet Clutton-Brock, Dorling Kindersley, Ltd 1991
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Pet Loss
Dog Heaven, by Rylant, 1995
A Special Place For Charlie, by Morehead 1996
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst, Aladdin Books 1971
Pet Loss, A Thoughtful Guide For Adults and Children, by Nieburg & Fisher 1982
When A Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers, A Mister Roger's Neighborhood picture book 1988
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Activities and Careers
Best Junior Handler, by Olejiczak 1997
A Dog's Best Friend An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs, by Lisa Rosenthal, Chicago Review Press 1999
I Want To Be...A Veterinarian, by Grace 1997
Kids + Dogs = Fun (Great Activities Your Kids and Dogs Can Do
Together), by Jacqueline O'Neil, Howell Book House 1996
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Miscellaneous
Dear Socks, Dear Buddy (Kids' Letters to the First Pets) by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Simon and Schuster 1998
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Ninety-eight percent (98%) of public libraries provide public access to the Internet. Source: The American Library Association 2005

Fido's Fabulous Library Facts

 

  When you're finished reading a dog book, write a short summary
and send it to us on our Book Report page.

Click on the to see terrific book reports written by kids!

Hey, kids! Check out Cody's Book Club, too!
If you have read one of the fantastic dog books on the Book Club List,
send your review and we'll post your name
as the newest member of Cody's Book Club!

 

INDEX FOR YOUNG READERS

Join Cody's Book Club!

Cody's Terrific Book Reports from Kids

How to Write a Book Report

To: A New Dog To: About Cody

Cody's Tour	Kelly's Tour	Trouper's Tour
Your New Dog	Well-Behaved Dog	Special Topics
A New Dog	Your Best Friend	Too Many Dogs
I'll Love You Forever	Training Basics	Following the Rules
What Dogs Cost	Obedience Lessons	Keeping Safe
What Dogs Need	Behavior Problems	Older Dogs
Puppy Basics	Learning Tricks	Losing Your Dog

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