DOG LOVERS BOOKSHOP

The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.
Henry Ward Beecher

Children's Books

Anthologies
Fiction
General Nonfiction
Picture Books
Spanish-Language Books
Training and Junior Showmanship

Kids who love wolves and other wild canines will find plenty to choose from, as will youngsters interested in sled dogs. Coloring books and stickers are among our Arts and Crafts titles. For breed-specific children's books, consult the table of contents for the dog of your choice.

Fiction for Young Readers

BOUGHTON, Richard Rent-a-Puppy, Inc. New York: Atheneum, 1992. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 106 pages. A boy and a girl try to avoid parting with puppies by starting a puppy-rental business; a novel with lighthearted and touching moments. For ages 8 to 12. Stated 1st edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $9.00

BRANFORD, Henrietta Fire, Bed, and Bone Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 1998. Cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, 122 pages. A hunting dog recounts the fate of her master and his family during the Peasant's Revolt of 14th-century England; stirring and memorable. For ages 10 to 14. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $12.00

BRUCHAC, Joseph Dog People: Native Dog Stories Golden: Fulcrum, 1995. Cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, 64 pages, glossary of Native American terms; illustrated by Murv Jacob. Tales set long ago in what is now New England, where the Abenaki people shared a special bond with their dogs. 1st edition. As new condition. $10.00

BURNFORD, Sheila The Incredible Journey New York: Bantam, 1987. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 148 pages; full-page black-and-white illustrations by Carl Burger. A bull terrier, a Labrador retriever, and a Siamese cat on a truly incredible trek, in an edition intended for teenage readers. 17th printing. Very good condition (pages faintly browned). $3.00

CALVERT, Patricia Bigger New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1994. Gilt-stamped cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 137 pages. A boy searches for his father in the U.S. Southwest following the Civil War; the dog Bigger, of mixed breed, is of Scottish sheepdog type. For ages 8 to 12. 1st edition/3d printing. As new (inscribed by the author on title page), in as new dust jacket. $18.00

COATSWORTH, Elizabeth First Adventure New York: Macmillan, 1958. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 60 pages; illustrated by Ralph Ray. Fact-based adventure story of a boy and the spaniel Trojan, who sailed aboard the Mayflower. 7th printing (1964). Fair condition (ex-library), in fair dust jacket in Mylar. $10.00

CONLEE, John The Dragon Stone: A Tale of Arthur, Merlin & Cabal Williamsburg: Pale Horse Productions, 2001. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 177 pages, black-and-white illustrations. The legendary story of King Arthur, retold by his dog Cabal. For ages 10 to 14. 1st edition. As new condition. $10.00

CREECH, Sharon Love That Dog New York: Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollins, 2001. Yellow-stamped blue hardcover binding, 12mo, dust jacket, 86 pages plus 16-page section devoted to "Some of the Poems Used by Miss Stretchberry" (William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, Arnold Adoff, William Blake, Valerie Worth, R. C. Rigg, and Walter Dean Myers); dust jacket and title page dog illustration by William Steig. Free verse is the vehicle for this novel of a schoolboy who learns to love and write poetry, inspired not least of all by a dog named Sky. For ages 8 to 12. 1st edition/13th printing. Near fine condition, in very good dust jacket. $5.50

CURWOOD, James Oliver Baree: The Story of a Wolf-dog New York: Newmarket Press, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 241 pages. Originally published as Baree: Son of Kazan in 1917; presented here with modern orthography. Classic novel of a wolf-dog. 3d printing. Very good condition (pages faintly browned). $3.95
---- Kazan: Father of Baree New York: Newmarket Press, 1995. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 228 pages. Paperback edition, with updated spelling usage, of Kazan the Wolf Dog. 1st thus. Very good condition (pages faintly browned). $4.95

DeJONG, Meindert Hurry Home, Candy New York: HarperTrophy/Harper & Row, 1953. Pictorial wraps, 12mo, 244 pages, black-and-white drawings by Maurice Sendak. Novel of a mixed breed's adventures; for preteen readers. 14th printing (1971). Good+ condition (pages faintly browned). $6.00

DUNDON, Priscilla W. Wild Dog Middletown: Weekly Reader Books, 1984. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 62 pages; illustrated by Jean Meyer. Adventure novel of Lobo, a husky type, and his park ranger master in the wilds of New Brunswick, Canada. For middle readers. Fair condition. $3.00

ERICKSON, John R. The Case of the Black-Hooded Hangmans (vol. 24 in the Hank the Cowdog series) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1995. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 115 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. A raccoon's mischief presents a new challenge for Hank the Cowdog in his role as head of ranch security. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.95
---- The Case of the Car-Barkaholic Dog (vol. 17 in Hank the Cowdog series) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1991. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 116 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. Hank the Cowdog has an adventure in town, where he encounters a Great Dane who can't resist barking at cars. 2d printing. As new condition. $6.95
---- The Case of the Halloween Ghost (vol. 9 in the Hank the Cowdog series) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1990. Wraps, 12mo, 131 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. Hank the Cowdog and his sidekick Drover solve a holiday mystery. 4th printing. Very good condition (minor fading on spine and front cover). $6.50
---- The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse (vol. 8 in the Hank the Cowdog series) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 136 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. A one-eyed horse runs wild on the ranch, and Hank comes to the rescue, with some wild antics of his own. 5th printing. Very good condition (sole defect: slight wear to covers). $5.00
---- The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (vol. 2) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 135 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. A collie and a Doberman pinscher appear in this novel, the second in the amusing "Cowdog" series. 7th printing. As new condition. $6.95
---- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (vol. 6 in the Hank the Cowdog series) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1988. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 136 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. Humor and mystery combine as the dog Hank, responsible for ranch security, pursues a chicken killer. 5th printing. As new condition. $6.95
---- The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (vol. 1) Houston: Maverick/Gulf, 1983. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 136 pages; illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. First of the popular, entertaining, and well-written series about the dog who heads ranch security involves a chicken murder and outlaw coyotes. 8th printing. As new condition. $6.95

GIRION, Barbara Misty and Me New York: Aladdin, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 139 pages. Novel of a young girl who wants a dog. 1st thus. Very good condition (pages lightly browned). $3.95

GRAY, Elizabeth Janet Adam of the Road New York: Puffin Newbery Library/Penguin, 1987. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 317 pages; black-and-white illustrations by Robert Lawson. Spaniel Nick is 11-year-old Adam's constant companion on travels in 13th-century England. First published in 1942. 23d printing. Very good condition. $3.50

GREW, David The Wild Dog of Edmonton Philadelphia: David McKay Company, 1946. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 198 pages, illustrated endpapers; black-and-white illustrations, some full page, by Ellen Segner. A story of the devotion of a boy and his dog, the mixed breed Whitepaw ("reddish-brown all over with white legs and a rich white breast, a more pointed muzzle, and a big, bushy tail"); set in western Canada. 1st edition. Fair condition (boards cracked), in good dust jacket (slight soil, a few chips) in Mylar. $15.00

GRIFFEN, Elizabeth L., adapted by The Shaggy Dog New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1967. Pictorial wraps, 12mo, 96 pages, black-and-white photos from the 1960s Walt Disney film. Based on the screenplay by Bill Walsh and Lillie Hayward; a wacky spy story about a big floppy sheepdog. 7th printing (March 1975). Good+ condition (pages browned). $4.00

HELME, Eleanor, and Nance Paul Roddy and Scuttle London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1933. Cloth, 12mo, dust jacket, 157 pages; black-and-white line drawings by Charles Ambrose. The adventures of a little boy named Roddy and his "mongrel terrier" pup Scuttle. 1942 reprint. Good condition (boards lightly soiled), in good dust jacket (some wear and soil, one closed tear and some tiny chips) in Mylar. $15.00

HESSE, Karen Sable New York: Henry Holt, 1994. Gilt-stamped cloth in dust jacket, 12mo, 81 pages; illustrated by Marcia Sewall. The story of a mutt named Scrawny. For ages 7 to 10. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $14.95

JENNINGS, Patrick Faith and the Electric Dogs New York: Scholastic, 1996. Cloth, dust jacket, 12mo, 146 pages, glossary (Spanish vocabulary); with decorations by the author. Fantasy novel set in Mexico, featuring Edison, a mixed breed with remarkable skills. For ages 8 to 12. 1st printing. As new condition. $12.00

KJELGAARD, Jim Stormy New York: Bantam, 1978. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 150 pages. Novel of a young boy, the retriever whose trust he earns, and their struggles in the wilderness. 19th printing. Very good condition. $3.00
---- Wild Trek New York: Bantam, 1981. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 242 pages. Snow dog Chiri, a staghound/husky mix, and a trapper prevail against all odds in this wilderness adventure novel. 9th printing. Near fine condition. $3.00

LAUBER, Patricia Clarence Goes to Town New York: Coward-McCann Inc., 1957. Illustrated cloth, 8vo, 126 pages; black-and-white drawings by Leonard Shortall. Second in the popular series about "partly terrier" Clarence, who visits New York City in this installment. 1st edition. Fair to good condition (ex-library, with pockets removed but library stamps and scrawls on several pages; some soil; closed tears on several pages, but text is unaffected); no dust jacket. $8.00

LONDON, Jack The Call of the Wild New York: Dover, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 62 pages. Unabridged edition of the classic. Near fine condition. $1.00
---- White Fang Mineola: Dover, 1991. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 152 pages. Reissue of the 1906 Macmillan edition of the classic novel of an unforgettable wolf-dog cross. As new condition. $1.00

MILLER, Sara Swan Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1995. Illustrated laminate boards, 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (48 pages); illustrated by True Kelley. A brown shaggy dog romps through these charmingly illustrated tales, told from a dog's perspective. 2d printing. As new condition. $13.95

MOREY, Walt Kävik the Wolf Dog New York: E. P. Dutton, 1968. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 192 pages; black-and-white drawings by Peter Parnall. Winner: Dutton Junior Animal Book Award 1968. Saga of an Alaskan malamute/wolf cross. 13th printing, very good condition, in very good dust jacket in Mylar; $9.00. Another copy: 10th printing, as new condition (dust jacket in Mylar); $12.00
---- Kävik the Wolf Dog New York: Dutton, 1997. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 192 pages; illustrated by Peter Parnall. Winner: Dutton Junior Animal Book Award 1968. Saga of malamute-wolf mix in the Northwest, 1st reissued edition of the hardcover original/12th printing. As new condition. $12.00

MOWAT, Farley The Dog Who Wouldn't Be New York: Bantam, 1981. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 195 pages; drawings by Paul Galdone. Later printing. Near fine condition. $4.50

O'CONNOR, Barbara How to Steal a Dog New York: Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. Hardcover (black-stamped white boards with a pawprint on the front cover), 8vo, dust jacket (showing a Jack Russell terrier focused on a dog biscuit suspended above him), 170 pages. "A little black-and-white dog digging so hard that dirt was flying out behind him" is Willy, stolen by children desperate to help their homeless family with reward money sure to be offered for the return of the dog. For middle school readers. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition, in very good dust jacket. $10.00

O'DONOGHUE, Bryan Wild Animal Rescue! New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1971. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, dust jacket, 125 pages; black-and-white drawings by Sam Savitt. Fiction based on an African effort to save animals endangered by dam constuction in the 1950s. A black-and-white photo supplement is devoted to Rhodesia's Operation Noah, in which Crackers, the dog of the story, took part; Crackers was a dachshund mix. 1st edition. Very good condition, in good dust jacket (minor chipping). $13.00

OUIDA [Marie Louise de la Ramée] A Dog of Flanders Akron: Saalfield (Every Child's Library edition), 1927. Cloth (pictorial front cover), 12mo, unpaginated (approximately 244 pages); illustrated by Frances Brundage. In addition to the title story of the immortal Belgian cart dog Patrasche, this edition includes Ouida's "The Nürnberg Stove" and Ruskin's "The King of the Golden River." Charming illustrations. Good condition; no dust jacket. $20.00

PALMER, C. Everard A Dog Called Houdini London: André Deutsch, 1978. Cloth, small 8vo, dust jacket, 101 pages; full-page and smaller black-and-white illustrations by Maurice Wilson. Novel of a cocker-terrier mix, based on the Thunder Bay dog Brownie, who avoided capture for years. 2d impression (January 1979). Good condition (ex-library: free endpaper and most other evidence removed; library stamp on half-title), in good dust jacket in Mylar. $16.00

POULTNEY, C. B. My Dog Pompey London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1931. Decorated gray paper-covered boards, 12mo, 150 pages; black-and-white drawings by the author. Many of the episodes of this novel of a curious and energetic Sealyham terrier were originally published in Britain's Daily Sketch. Numerous illustrations capture the dog's appealing personality. 6th edition. Very good condition (spine slightly rolled and worn; text and artwork clean); no dust jacket. $45.00

READ, Nicholas One in a Million Vancouver: Polestar, 1996. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 143 pages; illustrated by Chum McLeod. Follows a "big, black, untrained dog" from shelter to new home; told from the dog's point of view. For ages 8 to 12. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $7.00

ROACH, Marilynne K. Presto, or The Adventures of a Turnspit Dog Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1979. Gray cloth binding (blind-stamped front cover; silver-stamped spine), 8vo, dust jacket, 148 pages, 2 pages of historical notes; black-and-white drawings by the author. The life of a young terrier in 18th-century London, from his grueling work in the turnspit cage to the companionship of a new master, a devoted puppeteer. 1st printing; good+ condition (some faint underlining on a few pages; a few pages dog-eared and soiled), in fair to good dust jacket (minor chips and closed tears); $10.00. A second copy: 1st printing; near fine condition (text and artwork pristine), in fair to good dust jacket (some soil and wear; one phrase underlined in jacket flap text) in Mylar; $14.00

ROBERTS, Willo Davis Eddie and the Fairy Godpuppy New York: Aladdin, 1992. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 125 pages; illustrated by Leslie Morrill. Novel of a dog and an orphaned boy who longs for a family. 1st thus. Very good condition (pages lightly browned). $4.00

SACHS, Betsy The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits New York: Random House, 1989. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 63 pages; illustrated by Margot Apple. Can a youngster convince his parents that he's ready for a dog before the stray he loves is adopted by someone else? 4th printing. Near fine condition. $2.50

SAUNDERS, Marshall Beautiful Joe: The True Story of a Brave Dog Seattle: Storytellers Ink, 1990. Wraps, 8vo, 64 pages; retold by Quinn Currie; illustrated by Susan Heinonen. A handsome edition of the classic story, in a version for young readers. Near fine condition. $8.00

SCHILLER, Gerald A. The Dog that Belonged to No One Fairfax Station: InterContinental Publishing, 1998. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 111 pages; black-and-white drawings by Dawn Schiller. Fact-based story of a black-and-white dog known as Bum, who disembarked from a steamer in San Diego in 1886 and became a noted character in the community. For ages 8 to 13. Apparent 1st edition. As new condition. $10.00

TUNG, S. T. One Small Dog New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1975. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 160 pages; black-and-white illustrations by Ted Lewin. Lucky, a mixed breed, is the focus of this story set in China in the 1950s. 1st edition. Good+ condition, in good dust jacket (minor chips, price clip, some soil) in Mylar. $25.00

VANDE VELDE, Vivian Smart Dog Orlando: Magic Carpet Books/Harcourt Inc., 2007. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 146 pages; front cover artwork in color, showing a dog with beaglelike markings, by David Sheldon. Talking dog Sherlock helps schoolgirl Amy stand up to the class bully. Novel for ages 8 to 12. 1st thus. Near fine condition. $3.00

WALLACE, Bill A Dog Called Kitty New York: Pocket Books, 1980. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 137 pages. Set on a farm, the story tells of a boy who overcomes his fear of dogs. For ages 8 to 12. 16th printing. Very good condition (pages lightly browned). $3.50

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Anthologies

BROWN, Beth, compiled by The Wonderful World of Dogs New York: Harper & Brothers, 1961. Decorated cloth boards, 8vo, 261 pages; black-and-white drawings by Leonard Shortall. Contains 15 short stories and excerpts from longer works: "Blinkie" by Beth Brown; "The Lost Dog Brings a Gift" by Anne Elizabeth Wilson; "Choirboy" by Paul Annixter; "Hurry Home, Candy" by Meindert DeJong; "A Dog Like Pierre" by Ethel McCall Head; "Jean Labadie's Big Black Dog" by Natalie Savage Carlson; "Wee Joseph" by William MacKellar; "The 7th Pup" by Doris Gates; "The Christmas Hunt" by Borden Deal; "The Strange Dog" by Russell Gordon Carter; "The Comet" by Samuel A. Derieux; "The Coward," from The Critter and Other Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune; "Gun-She" by Edward Fenton; "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson (excerpt from the novel); "Mine Enemy's Dog" by Ben Ames Williams. Fair condition (some water staining; spine and covers worn), in Mylar; no dust jacket. $8.00

COLE, Joanna, and Stephanie Calmenson, compiled by Give a Dog a Bone: Stories, Poems, Jokes and Riddles About Dogs New York: Scholastic, 1996. Pictorial hardcover, dust jacket, 8vo, 96 pages; original illustrations by John Speirs. For ages 7 to 10. 1st edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $15.00

JOHNSTON, Tony It's About Dogs San Diego: Harcourt, 2000. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, 48 pages; paintings by Ted Rand. Some 40 dogs are lovingly depicted in art and poetry. For ages 6 to 9. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $16.00

NICHOL, Barbara Biscuits in the Cupboard Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1998. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 8vo, 32 pages; illustrated by Philippe Beha. Droll artwork illustrates lighthearted verse that will charm dogs and children of all ages. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.95

THOMAS, David, edited by Teen-Age Dog Stories New York: Grosset & Dunlap (The Teen-Age Library series), 1949. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 256 pages; black-and-white illustrations by Richard N. Osborne. Fourteen stories, by Terhune, Kjelgaard, Callaghan, Cavanna, Street, Aronson, Tarkington, Person, Cousins, White, Bosher, Sherman, Elkins, and Ekrem. Good+ condition, in poor dust jacket (small inscription on free endpaper; chips and tears, but Irish setter on the front is unaffected) in Mylar. $10.00

WALSH, Caroline, selected by The Little Book of Dogs New York: Kingfisher, 1996. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, oblong 16mo, 61 pages, index (authors and first lines); illustrated by Valerie Greeley. Poetry by the likes of Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Dylan Thomas; lovely realistic artwork sure to inspire readers ages 6 and up. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $7.95

Picture Books

ARRUZZA, Rick El Paseo de Sparky Stamford: Three Spots Productions, 2003. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 24 pages, endpaper map of "El Vecindario de Sparky"; illustrated by Pilar Newton; translated from the English by Rosario Brooks. Spanish-language edition of the fact-based picture story of a mixed breed (pointer and pit bull) and her journey from a New York City shelter to a happy home in Connecticut. As new condition. $7.00
---- Sparky's Walk Stamford: Three Spots Productions, 2003. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 24 pages, endpaper map of "Sparky's Neighborhood"; illustrated by Pilar Newton. Fact-based picture story of a mixed breed (pointer and pit bull) and her journey from a New York City shelter to a happy home in Connecticut. As new condition. $7.00

BARRACCA, Debra and Sal The Adventures of Taxi Dog New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, 32 pages; pictures by Mark Buehner. The first of the books about Maxi, the mixed-breed dog who finds a home with a New York City cabbie. 8th printing. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket. $14.00
---- Maxi, the Hero New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, 32 pages; pictures by Mark Buehner. Sequel to The Adventures of Taxi Dog; mixed-breed Maxi catches a thief. 1st edition. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket (price clip). $14.00
---- A Taxi Dog Christmas New York: Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, 40 pages; pictures by Alan Ayers. A lovable big brown dog helps Santa; for ages 7 to 10. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $18.00

BEMELMANS, Ludwig Madeline's Rescue New York: Puffin/Penguin, 1977. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (52 pages); illustrated by the author. Featuring the heroic Parisian dog Genevieve; for ages 3 to 8. Caldecott winner. Reprint edition/22d printing. As new condition. $4.99

BLAKE, Robert Dog New York: Philomel, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by the author. The dog is of setter type; exceptionally beautiful artwork. Stated 1st impression. As new condition. $14.95

BOGART, Jo Ellen Daniel's Dog New York: Scholastic, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 30 pages; illustrated by Janet Wilson. Updated "ghost dog" tale. 4th printing. As new condition. $3.95

BOYD, Liz Black Dog Red House Boston: Little, Brown, 1993. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 8vo, 28 pages. A stunning exploration of color, aided by a winsome little black dog. Stated 1st edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $10.00

BOYNTON, Sandra Doggies New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984. Board book, 24mo, unpaginated (14 pages). These droll dogs will enchant any toddler. 8th printing. Near fine condition. $3.95

BRIDWELL, Norman Clifford's Big Book of Stories New York: Scholastic, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, 62 pages; illustrated by the author. A collection devoted to the beloved "big red dog." 1st printing. As new condition. $9.95
---- Clifford's Birthday Party New York: Scholastic, 1988. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 4th printing. As new condition. $2.25
---- Clifford's Good Deeds New York: Scholastic, 1985. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 4th printing. As new condition. $2.25
---- Clifford the Big Red Dog New York: Scholastic, 1985. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. A special edition commemorating Clifford's 25th anniversary. 4th printing. As new condition. $7.00
---- Clifford's First Christmas New York: Scholastic, 1994. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 1st printing. As new condition. $2.50
---- Clifford's Manners New York: Scholastic, 1987. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 9th printing. As new condition. $2.25
---- Clifford's Puppy Days New York: Scholastic, 1989. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 4th printing. As new condition. $2.25
---- Clifford Takes a Trip New York: Scholastic, 1991. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Shrinkwrapped book and audiocassette attractively packaged with a cardboard cutout of the famous Big Red Dog's smiling face. As new condition. $5.95
---- Clifford Takes a Trip New York: Scholastic, 1966. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. 4th printing. As new condition. $2.50

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BROWN, Ruth Our Puppy's Vacation New York: Dutton, 1987. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by the author. The puppy resembles a young rottweiler. 1st thus. As new condition. $15.00

BURNINGHAM, John Courtney New York: Crown, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Originally published in Great Britain; the story of a big shaggy dog's impact on family life. 1st American edition. As new condition; dust jacket in Mylar. $25.00

CALMENSON, Stephanie My Dog's the Best New York: Scholastic, 1997. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey. A different breed is featured on each page. For ages 3 to 6. 1st printing. As new condition. $3.50
---- Shaggy Waggy Dogs (and Others) New York: Clarion Books, 1998. Pictorial hardcover, dust jacket (featuring dachshunds), 4to, 48 pages, breed index; color photos by Justin Sutcliffe. Pithy verses introduce 30 pictured breeds; with advice for children who want a dog, and words of wisdom for those who can't have one yet. For ages 5 to 8. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

CARROLL, Colleen How Artists See Jr. Dogs New York: Abbeville Press (How Artists See Jr. series), 2008. Illustrated laminate boards, 12mo, unpaginated (18 pages), art reproductions in color. Intended for children (ages 9 months to 6 years), this board book provides a brief but brilliant introduction to some fine dog art, with examples from ancient Egypt, Pompeii, 1st-century China, Flemish art of the 15th century, Peter Bruegel the Elder, Jeff Koons, Paul Gauguin, Giacomo Balla, Carl Fabergé, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, and Norman Rockwell. One page is devoted to "Tips for Using This Book." 1st edition. Very good condition (sole defect: covers and spine show slight wear). $5.00

DUNN, Judy The Little Puppy New York: Random House, 1984. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (30 pages); color photos by Phoebe Dunn. Featuring a sweet brown-and-white pup. 21st printing. Near fine condition. $2.50

EASTMAN, P. D. Big Dog...Little Dog: A Bedtime Story New York: Random House, 1973. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. The classic antics of dogs Ted and Fred. 30th printing. As new condition. $2.50

FANELLI, Sara The Doggy Book Philadelphia: Running Press, 1998. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Endpaper foldouts turn this clever book into a terrier. Fun for all ages, with cutouts and a bone-shaped bookmark, interpretations of barks from around the world and other canine facts, all drawn with humor and inspired whimsy. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.95

FAYAD, Brent Doghouse Blues San Juan Capistrano: Tyke Tales, 1998. Water-resistant nylon twill binding, 12mo, 8 pages; illustrated by Joel Barbee. A story intended to be read to dogs, in a format designed to be handled by dogs as well as the people who are kind enough to read to them. 1st printing. As new condition. $13.00

FEIFFER, Jules Bark, George New York: Michael di Capua Books/HarperCollins, 1999. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. A smooth-coated brown pup struggles to find his own distinctive voice; eloquently and amusingly drawn. For ages 2 to 6. 1st edition/4th printing (2000). Near fine condition, in as new dust jacket. $14.89

FLATHER, Lisa Ten Silly Dogs: A Countdown Book New York: Orchard Books, 1999. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Simple verse helps readers count down from 10, as dogs romp through these cheerful pages. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

FOREMAN, Michael Saving Sinbad! La Jolla: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2002. Illustrated laminate boards, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by the author. Sinbad, a white dog of mixed breed, tells of life in an English fishing village and of a "dramatic rescue at sea." Stated 1st American edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $14.00

FREYMANN, Saxton, and Joost Elffers Dog Food New York: Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic Press, 2002. Illustrated laminate boards, square 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (24 pages), illustrated endpapers. Color photographs of adorable dogs are in fact rib-ticklingly clever assemblages of fruits and vegetables. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. Near fine condition. $14.00

GLEESON, Libby The Great Big Scary Dog New York: Tambourine Books, 1994. Illustrated laminate boards, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Armin Greder. A dog resembling a German shepherd is the object of a little girl's fear, which she overcomes with the patient dog's help, and some tummy rubbing. Picture book first published in Australia as Big Dog by Ashton Scholastic (1991). Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. Very good condition (corners worn; text and art pristine); no dust jacket. $5.00

GREGORY, Nan How Smudge Came New York: Walker and Company, 1997. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Ron Lightburn. A Labrador-type stray finds a home. For ages 5 and up. 2d printing. Near fine condition. $6.95

HAZEN, Barbara Shook Stay, Fang New York: Atheneum, 1990. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), dust jacket, 8vo, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by Leslie Holt Morrill. Fang is a big shaggy dog of indeterminate breed who follows the boy he loves everywhere. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $10.00

HERMAN, Gail The Puppy Who Went to School New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1992. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 28 pages; illustrated by Betina Ogden. The dog is a black-and-white wirehaired terrier type. 3d printing. As new condition. $2.25

HERRIOT, James The Market Square Dog New York: St. Martin's Press, 1989. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Ruth Brown. A modern classic by the beloved Yorkshire storyteller; especially fine artwork captures the stray dog's adventures in an English village. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.95

HESSE, Karen Lester's Dog New York: Crown, 1993. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. Encounters with a dog help a youngster conquer fear. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $15.00

HOFF, Syd Barkley New York: Harper & Row/Weekly Reader Books (An Early I Can Read Book), 1975. Illustrated cloth, 8vo, 32 pages. A big shaggy brown dog's circus career; humorously drawn. Good condition (minor tear on spine; small stamp on free endpaper). $6.00

HOLME, Bryan Creatures of Paradise: Pictures to Grow Up With New York and Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1980. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, 96 pages. Dogs are among the species to be discovered in the 117 art reproductions (46 in color) discussed in this handsome and instructive introduction for the younger art lover. 1st North American edition. Very good condition (minor edgewear), in very good dust jacket. $9.00

HURD, Thacher Art Dog New York: HarperCollins, 1996. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, oblong 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. The Mona Woofa is stolen, and a clever dog (golden retriever type) saves the day; fabulous art throughout. For ages 4 to 8. 3d printing. As new condition. $14.95

IRBINSKAS, Heather Morgan the Dog: The Day the Magic Began Phoenix: Morgan House Publishing, 2002. Pictorial wraps, oblong 8vo, 32 pages; illustrated by Andra King. The fact-based story of a mixed breed's journey from life in a shelter to a loving home. The beautifullly drawn title character resembles a corgi. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.00

JENNINGS, Linda The Dog Who Found Christmas New York: Dutton Children's Books, 1993. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (36 pages); illustrated by Catherine Walters. Homeless dog Buster resembles a wirehaired fox terrier. Originally published in Great Britain. 1st American edition. Near fine condition (previous owner's name in pen on copyright page), in very good dust jacket. $10.00

JOHANSEN, K. V. Pippin Takes a Bath Buffalo: Kids Can Press, 1999. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Bernice Lum. A mischievous yellow dog of dachshund type, who loves to play in the mud, avoids the tub until she meets a skunk. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.95

JOHNSON, Janet P., retold by How Mr. Dog Got Tame: An African-American Legend Mahwah: Troll, 1998. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 32 pages; illustrated by Charles Reasoner. Vividly drawn adventure told with humor. For ages 7 to 11. 1st printing. As new condition. $4.95

KALMAN, Maira Max in Hollywood, Baby New York: Viking, 1992. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (36 pages); illustrated by the author. Max and his Parisian dalmatian bride set their sights on the movie business. 1st printing. As new condition. $15.00
---- Ooh-la-la (Max in Love) New York: Viking, 1991. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (36 pages); illustrated by the author. Max, the "millionaire poet dog," looks for romance in Paris. Cited by The New York Times Book Review as one of the year's top ten best illustrated books. 2d printing. As new condition. $15.00

KEATS, Ezra Jack Kitten for a Day New York: Aladdin, 1993. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (26 pages); illustrated by the author. A sweet brown puppy joins kittens for a day's play. 1st thus. As new condition. $4.95

KING-SMITH, Dick Puppy Love Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 1997. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, oblong 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Anita Jeram. The British author celebrates his own dogs (including two Great Danes and lots of dachshunds) in this exuberantly drawn picture book. For ages 4 to 8. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. As new condition. $15.99

KOEHLER, Phoebe Making Room New York: Bradbury Press, 1993. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 8vo, unpaginated (38 pages); illustrated by the author. A personable brown dog learns to "make room" for a baby. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $12.00

KOTZWINKLE, William, and Glenn Murray Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale New York: Dutton Children's Books/Penguin Young Readers Group, 2004. Illustrated laminate boards, oblong 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Audrey Colman. The hilarious saga of Walter's adventure with a clown. Stated 1st edition/7th printing. Near fine condition, in good dust jacket (one small closed tear on the back of the dust jacket). $14.00

LISH, Ted The Three Little Puppies and the Big Bad Flea Victorville: Munchweiler Press, 2001. Pictorial boards, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Charles Jordan. Pups of spaniel type star in this delightful romp. 2d printing. As new condition. $10.00

LONDON, Jack The Call of the Wild New York: Troll Associates, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 4to, 48 pages; retold by Earle Hitchner; illustrated by Marie De John. Picture book version of the St. Bernard/Scotch shepherd mix's Alaskan adventure. 2d printing. Near fine condition. $3.95

MAHY, Margaret Making Friends New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1990. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (24 pages); illustrated by Wendy Smith. Heartwarming picture book about dogs in the city. Stated 1st American edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $10.00

MANUSHKIN, Fran Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story New York: Scholastic Hardcover, 1989. Gilt-stamped cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Robin Spowart. Children's fiction, liberally and evocatively illustrated, about a Jewish family whose blizzard-bound holiday is saved by stray animals. It's the "skinny brown dog" who digs potatoes from the snow for the traditional latkes, while the cat finds apples. With recipes for the potato pancakes and the classic accompaniment and some background on the holiday, including "How to Play Dreidel." Stated 1st edition/1st printing. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $25.00

MARKOE, Merrill The Day My Dogs Became Guys New York: Viking, 1999. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, oblong 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); pictures by Eric Brace. What happens when an eclipse gives a mixed breed, a dalmatian, and a Scottish terrier human bodies? Madcap fun! By the originator of TV's "Stupid Pet Tricks." For ages 3 to 8. 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $12.00

MASUREL, Claire Ten Dogs in the Window: A Countdown Book New York: North-South, 1997. Illustrated boards, dust jacket, 8vo, unpaginated (24 pages); illustrated by Pamela Paparone. One by one, the dogs in the pet shop find homes; kids will enjoy the similarities between pet and person, and the cheerful, realistic art. For ages 3 to 6. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

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McCARTY, Peter Hondo & Fabian New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2002. Illustrated laminate boards, square 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages), illustrated endpapers; illustrated by the author. Pale, pudgy, and perfectly darling dog Hondo spends a day at the beach with a dog pal while cat Fabian stays home. Dreamy full-page art throughout, with brief but telling text. Stated 1st edition/3d printing. Near fine condition, in very good dust jacket (sole defect: one small wrinkle on the back). $15.00

McGRATH, Carmelita The-Dog-Next-Year St. John's: Tuckamore Books, 2000. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Nancy Keating. Set in Newfoundland, this is the picture story of a little girl and the dog she learns to love: Jingles, a "big black dog with a foolish grin that showed all his teeth." 1st printing. As new condition. $15.00

MEDDAUGH, Susan Martha Blah Blah Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1996. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Martha the talking dog takes action for the sake of her beloved alphabet soup. For ages 4 to 8. 4th printing. As new condition. $5.95
---- Martha Calling Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Martha wins a radio call-in contest and confronts a "no pets" policy on her family vacation. For ages 4 to 8. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.95
---- Martha Speaks Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1992. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Delightful romp, and a tribute to the power of alphabet soup! For ages 4 to 8. 5th printing. As new condition. $13.95
---- Martha Speaks Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1995. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Paperback edition of the title above. For ages 4 to 8. 8th printing. Near fine condition. $4.95
---- Martha Walks the Dog Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1998. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. With a parrot's help, mixed-breed Martha defends the neighborhood from a bully. For ages 4 to 8. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

MELTZER, Maxine Pups Speak Up New York: Bradbury Press, 1993. Pictorial hardcover, large 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Karen L. Schmidt. In this picture book for ages 4 to 8, dogs teach children how to say hello and good-bye in the languages of their native lands. Breeds featured: Chesapeake Bay retriever, chihuahua, fila, komondor, Irish setter, akita, poodle, borzoi, Pekingese, pharaoh hound, and Israel Canaan dog. 1st edition. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket in Mylar. $25.00

MICKLETHWAIT, Lucy Spot a Dog: A Child's Book of Art New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1995. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); color art reproductions. A fine choice for a child's first art book, with a dog represented in each masterpiece shown. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing, very good condition; $5.00. A second copy: stated 1st American edition/1st printing; as new condition; $9.95

MOORE, Inga Little Dog Lost New York: Macmillan, 1991. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (24 pages); illustrated by the author. Pip, a small white dog, gets lost in the woods. Stated 1st American edition. Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $12.00

NESS, Caroline Let's Get a Puppy New York: HarperCollins, 1995. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 16mo, unpaginated (18 pages); illustrated by Alex Ayliffe. The joys and challenges of choosing a dog are explored in a charming picture story, with a host of breeds depicted and striking artwork based on collage illustrations. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $5.95

RAE, Jennifer Dog Tales Berkeley: Tricycle Press, 1999. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, 28 pages; illustrated by Rose Cowles. Canine versions of classic tales: "Cindersmelly" (featuring a black Labrador type), "Little Red Riding Hound" (portrayed as a dachshund), "Jack Russell and the Beanstalk," "The Princess and the Pekinese," "Rapawnzul" (about a spaniel), and "The Doberman's New Clothes." 1st thus. As new condition. $14.95

RAY, Deborah Kogan My Dog, Trip New York: Holiday House, 1987. Gilt-stamped cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (48 pages); illustrated by the author. A motherless pup is raised by a young girl in rural West Virginia. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket. $15.00

ROALF, Peggy Looking at Paintings: Dogs New York: Hyperion, 1993. Illustrated wraps, 4to, 48 pages, color and black-and-white art reproductions. Fine young person's introduction to the dog in art; profusely illustrated. For ages 8 to 12. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.00

RYLANT, Cynthia The Bookshop Dog New York: Blue Sky/Scholastic, 1996. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. The experiences of a dog of Labrador type may teach children much about being good neighbors; vividly drawn. Ages 3 and up. Recipient of the Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.95
---- Dog Heaven New York: Blue Sky/Scholastic, 1995. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. A colorful and consoling vision of heaven for dogs, suitable for all ages. 10th printing. As new condition. $15.95

SCHWARTZ, Amy Oma and Bobo New York: Bradbury Press, 1987. Cloth, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by the author. Bobo, a black dog of mixed breed, learns commands from grandmother. 3d printing. As new condition. $10.00

SCHUTZER, Dena Polka and Dot New York: Knopf, 1994. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, 24 pages. Picture book about the friendship of a bird and a dog. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.00

SIMON, Dominique and Serge The Dog: Faithful Friend Watertown: Charlesbridge, 1998. Pictorial boards, 16mo, unpaginated (10-page board book); color photos by the authors. Captioned full-page photos introduce toddlers to the dalmatian, dachshund, German shepherd dog, English cocker spaniel, briard, poodle, Yorkshire terrier, Brittany, St. Bernard, and collie. 1st edition. As new condition. $4.95

SINGER, Marilyn It's Hard to Read a Map with a Beagle in Your Lap New York: Henry Holt, 1993. Cloth, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, 32 pages; illustrated by Clément Oubrerie. A charmer, with dogs of all kinds; for children of all ages. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $18.00

SNOW, Alan How Dogs Really Work! Boston: Little, Brown, 1993. Illustrated hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, 29 pages, "index." Elaborate detail and great good humor make this deconstruction of the domestic dog irresistible to children and adults alike. Winner: New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. 1st American edition, near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket; $14.00. A second copy: 1st American edition, as new condition; $18.00

SPIEGELMAN, Art Open Me...I'm a Dog! New York: Cotler/HarperCollins, 1997. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, 32 pages. What a wonderfully clever little book! It comes on a leash, and turns into a dog! $14.95

STADLER, John Hector the Accordion-Nosed Dog New York: Aladdin, 1983. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by the author. Hector's remarkable nose takes him from the life of a pointer to the world of music. 1st thus. Very good condition (spine shows wear). $4.50

STERN, Mark It's a Dog's Life New York: Atheneum, 1978. Cloth, 4to, dust jacket, unpaginated (24 pages); illustrated by the author. A mixed breed of Border collie type dreams up a new dog food; there's also a bulldog in the tale. Stated 1st American edition. Good+ condition (slightly rolled; some edgewear), in good+ dust jacket (shows minor shelfwear). $10.00

TEAGUE, Mark LaRue for Mayor: Letters from the Campaign Trail New York: Blue Sky Press/Scholastic, 2008. Illustrated laminate boards, folio, dust jacket, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Terrierlike Ike LaRue is at his feisty best as he romps through local politics. Stated 1st printing (March 2008). Near fine condition, in near fine dust jacket. $18.00

TILDES, Phyllis Limbacher Calico Picks a Puppy Watertown: Charlesbridge, 1996. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages). Looking for a pet dog, the cat Calico describes many breeds, all realistically drawn. 1st thus. As new condition. $6.95

TRIVIAS, Eugene The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1993. Pictorial hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, unpaginated (30 pages); illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Delightful spoof of the classic tale. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $15.95

VASSILOVITCH, Ivan Beatrice the Ballerina New York: E. P. Dutton, 1942. Illustrated hardcover, oblong 16mo, unpaginated (64 pages); full-page black-and-white captioned drawings by the author. Funny and sophisticated tale of Beatrice's passion for dance; she's a borzoi-English bulldog mix. Stated 1st edition. Poor to fair condition (boards worn; text and art conplete and clean). $25.00

WELLS, Rosemary Bingo New York: Scholastic Press (Bunny Reads Back series), 1999. Board book, 24mo, unpaginated (16 pages); illustrated by the author. Sprightly Bingo is of terrier type and a farmer's dog. For ages 6 months to 4 years. 1st printing. As new condition. $4.95

WILHELM, Hans Schnitzel's First Christmas New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. Illustrated wraps, oblong 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Mixed-breed Schnitzel doesn't know what he wants for Christmas until he gets a best friend: another pup. 1st thus. As new condition . $15.00

WING, Helen The Puppy Twins Chicago: Rand McNally (Tip-Top Elf Book series), 1959. Illustrated cloth, 8vo, unpaginated (20 pages), illustrated endpapers; illustrated by Ruth Bendel. Spunky pups Toppy and Floppy, with traits suggestive of a beagle/spaniel cross, romp through a day at home and in the great outdoors, as versified text follows their every move. Unspecified early printing. Good+ condition (some cover wear; small closed tears on 2 pages; text and art clean throughout). $5.00

YORINKS, Arthur Hey, Al New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1986. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by Richard Egielski. A New York City dog of terrier type and his master visit an island in the sky. 5th printing (1993). Near fine condition. $4.95

ZION, Gene Harry and the Lady Next Door New York: Harper & Row, 1960. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 62 pages; drawings by Margaret Bloy Graham. Early edition of the adventures of the impish white dog with black spots. Good condition (spine worn); $6.00. A second copy: fair condition (ex-library; boards soiled and worn); $4.00
---- Harry by the Sea New York: HarperCollins, 1976. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (28 pages); illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. The white dog with black spots spends a wild and crazy day at the beach. 1st thus. Near fine condition. $4.95
---- No Roses for Harry New York: HarperCollins, 1986. Illustrated wraps, 4to, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. The white dog with black spots receives a sweater for his birthday. Unspecified later printing. Near fine condition. $4.95

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BAILLIE, Marilyn My Dog: A Scrapbook of Drawings, Photos, and Facts Boston: Little, Brown, 1994. Illustrated wraps, 4to, 32 pages; illustrated by Brenda Clark. Constructive fun for kids; creates a permanent record of a dog's life and activities in a colorful format. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $6.95

BOORER, Wendy All About Dogs Nutmeg Press, 1981. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 24 pages, index; color drawings by Roy Coombs. A young person's guide to dogs of all types; with simple, illustrated text on general dog care and training. 1st thus. Good condition. $4.00

BURGER, Carl All About Dogs New York: Allabout Books/Random House, 1962. Pictorial cloth (basset hounds adorn the front cover), 8vo, 144 pages, index, brief bibliography, illustrated endpapers, numerous black-and-white photos; drawings by the author; foreword by Lee S. Crandall, general curator emeritus, New York Zoological Park. Good reference and general history of the entire canine family. Good+ condition (some soil); no dust jacket. $9.00

CLUTTON-BROCK, Juliet Dog New York: Knopf (Eyewitness series), 1991. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 64 pages, index, color photos and illustrations. General-interest reference book for ages 10 and up. Covers the natural history, domestication, and behavior of the domestic dog, wolf, jackal, and fox. Profusely illustrated. Recommended for ages 10 to 14. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $15.00

COLE, Joanna My Puppy Is Born New York: Mulberry/William Morrow, 1991. Pictorial wraps, 4to, unpaginated (44 pages); color photos by Margaret Miller. A Norfolk terrier and her pups are the focus of this picture book for children who want to understand how puppies are born and grow. 1st thus/4th printing. Near fine condition. $5.00

DAVIDSON, Margaret Five True Dog Stories New York: Scholastic, 1977. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 47 pages; illustrated by Susanne Suba and Lisa McCue. All about Dox, a German shepherd dog detective; Grip, a thief's accomplice; Wolf, who saved other dogs; Barry, the heroic St. Bernard of the Alps; and Balto, the sled dog whose prowess helped save Nome during an epidemic. 17th printing. Very good condition (pages faintly browned). $2.95

NO AUTHOR CITED Dogs London: Macdonald Educational (Macdonald Starter series), 1971. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, 25 pages; color illustrations by Tony Herbert. Small-format reference book for early readers; with an interesting "visual" glossary. 3d impression (1974). Good+ condition; no dust jacket. $10.00

EVANS, Mark Puppy (ASPCA Pet Care Guides for Kids) New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1992. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 45 pages, index, color photos; foreword by Roger Caras. Excellent illustrations supplement concise, sound advice for youngsters caring for a young best friend. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. As new condition. $9.95

GLOVER, Harry Dogs Sticker Book London: Usborne Publishing Ltd. (Usborne Spotter's Guides series), 1997. Illustrated wraps, 4to, 24 pages, index; illustrated by John Francis and Sue Testar; cover illustration by Ian Jackson. Depicts and describes more than 90 breeds with line drawings that correspond to color stickers displayed separately, for some find-that-dog fun. Can be used as a spotter's handbook; each breed description has "place" and "date" blanks to be completed. Fine illustrations. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $7.00

HESS, Lilo A Dog by Your Side New York: Scribner's, 1977. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 89 pages, index, black-and-white photos. Good information on dog ownership, selection, and showing for preteens. 1st printing. Poor condition (ex-library; spine shaken, shows considerable wear), in fair to good dust jacket (some chipping) in Mylar. $9.00

HUTCHINGS, Amy and Richard Firehouse Dog New York: Scholastic, 1993. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 32 pages; photos by Richard Hutchings. Color photos on every page and pithy text tell the story of dalmatian Hooper's service with a New York City Fire Department company in Brooklyn. Nonfiction for children; includes fire-safety tips. 3d printing. As new condition. $2.50

KRAUSHAAR, Karen Grassmuck Gas Station Charlie: A True Story About a Real Dog Privately printed, 1999. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (24 pages); color photos by Doris Kays Kraushaar; commemorative drawing by Daniel Fenech. Golden retriever Charlie (1989-99) helped run a Michigan gas station; fine photos on every page follow him through a busy day. As new condition. $25.00

KUKLIN, Susan Taking My Dog to the Vet New York: Bradbury, 1988. Pictorial hardcover, oblong 8vo, dust jacket, unpaginated (30 pages); color photos by the author. A child's introduction to a dog's health needs follows a little girl and her terrier as they visit the veterinarian. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.95

KUNHARDT, Edith I'm Going to Be a Vet New York: Scholastic, 1996. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages), color photos. An introduction, for early readers, to veterinarians and how they care for dogs, cats, and farm animals. 1st printing. As new condition. $2.99

MARCHANT, R. A. Man and Beast New York: Macmillan, 1968. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, 177 pages, index, black-and-white illustrations. History, with emphasize on animal welfare. For ages 12 and up. 1st edition. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket. $10.00

MORLEY, Christine, and Carole Orbell Me and My Pet Dog Chicago: World Book/Two-Can, 1996. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 32 pages, glossary; color illustrations by Brita Granström. Care and training for early readers; with a chapter on "Amazing Dogs" that kids will especially enjoy. 1st edition. As new condition. $5.95

NEWMAN, Matthew Watch/Guard Dogs New York: Crestwood House/Macmillan (Working Dogs series), 1985. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 48 pages, glossary, color and black-and-white photos. An introduction to the world and work of dogs who provide protection. 4th printing. Near fine condition. $10.00

PAULSEN, Gary My Life in Dog Years New York: Delacorte, 1998. Gilt-stamped cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, 137 pages; drawings by Ruth Wright Paulsen. The popular author remembers the dogs he's loved over the years. For ages 10 and up. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

PETTY, Kate Puppies Hauppauge: Barron's (Baby Animals series), 1993. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 24 pages, index, color photos and drawings. Features purebreds and mixed breeds; organized thematically, from "mischief" to "first impressions." As new condition. $3.95

RINARD, Judith E. Puppies Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society (Books for Young Explorers series), 1982. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 32 pages; color photos by Joseph H. Bailey. Emphasis on care of pups by mothers and their selection as pets. Profusely illustrated. Good condition (previous owner's inscription on free endpaper; spine lightly sunned). $7.00

ROCK, Maxine Totally Fun Things to Do with Your Dog John Wiley & Sons, 1998. Wraps, oblong 12mo, 122 pages; cartoon illustrations by Ed Shems. All kinds of games and sports for youngsters and their best friends. For ages 8 and up. 1st edition. As new condition. $9.00

ROSEN, Michael J. Kids' Best Dog Book and Field Guide to Neighborhood Dogs New York: Workman, 1993. Shrink-wrapped kit includes 128-page book (wraps, 8vo, black-and-white photos) on basic care and training, 64-page guide (wraps, 8vo, color photos) to more than 70 breeds, heart-shaped reflector tag for a dog's collar. Ages 8 to 12. As new condition; in original shrinkwrap. $12.95

ROSENTHAL, Lisa A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1999. Pictorial wraps, oblong 12mo, 166 pages, reading list, resources, black-and-white drawings. All kinds of dog- and kid-appropriate activities and crafts. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.95

SANDERSON, Jeannette War Dog Heroes: True Stories of Dog Courage in Wartime New York: Scholastic, 1997. Illustrated wraps, 12mo, 96 pages, black-and-white photos. Facts on military dogs from ancient times to the Gulf War. For ages 8 to 12. 1st printing. Very good condition (pages faintly browned). $3.50

SCOTT, Carey Puppies New York: DK Publishing, 1997. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 37 pages, index, a few "useful addresses," illustrated endpapers (close-up of Old English sheepdog). Facts and fabulous color photos of pups in action on every page. A fine first encyclopedia for youngsters. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. As new condition. $12.95

SELSAM, Millicent E. How Puppies Grow New York: Scholastic, 1990. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (40 pages); color photos by Neil Johnson. Follows a litter of white spitz-type dogs from birth as they learn to play and explore and attain all the important puppy skills, under the watchful eye of a doting mother. 4th printing. Near fine condition. $3.50

SINGER, Marilyn A Dog's Gotta Do What a Dog's Gotta Do New York: Henry Holt, 2000. Hardcover, 12mo, dust jacket (featuring a golden retriever), 86 pages, index, black-and-white photos. How dogs use intelligence and physical ability to help people, from catching burglars to cheering sick children. For ages 7 to 10. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $16.00

SPIOTTA-DiMARE, Loren Caesar: On Deaf Ears: A True Story Fairfield: Benefactory/The Humane Society of the United States, 1997. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, 32 pages, brief glossary, color photo of the real Caesar; illustrated by Kara Lee. A mixed breed's triumph over deafness, beautifully illustrated; discusses methods used to sight-train a deaf dog. For ages 5 to 10. 1st printing. As new condition. $12.95

SQUIRE, Dr. Ann Understanding Man's Best Friend: Why Dogs Look and Act the Way They Do New York: Macmillan, 1991. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 119 pages, index, black-and-white photos. Canine development and behavior for young readers. As new condition. $10.00

STARKE, Katherine Dogs and Puppies (Usborne First Pets series) London: Usborne Publishing Ltd., 1998. Pictorial wraps (two golden retriever pups adorn the front cover), 8vo, 32 pages, index; color cartoon drawings by Christyan Fox; color photos by Jane Burton. A youngster's general reference to all things dog, from preparing for a new pet to play and walks, health and grooming; numerous illustrations on each page are as instructive as they are amusing. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $4.95

STORER, Pat Your Puppy, Your Dog: A Kid's Guide to Raising a Happy, Healthy Dog Pownal: Storey Publishing, 1997. Pictorial wraps, 4to, 172 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos, drawings, and diagrams. Nicely formatted guide; even includes a few recipes kids can prepare for their dogs. 1st edition. As new condition. $11.00

TABER, Gladys The First Book of Dogs New York: Franklin Watts, Inc., 1949. Cloth, 8vo, 45 pages; more than 60 black-and-white and color drawings by Bob Kuhn. Natural history to general care of dogs, for early readers; once adapted as a textbook by the State of California. 9th printing. Good condition (edgewear; some soil); no dust jacket. $12.00

TAYLOR, David Dogs New York: Dorling Kindersley (DK Pockets series), 1997. Pictorial French fold, 32mo, 128 pages, index, glossary, color and black-and-white illustrations. An amazing amount of factual information for a pocket-size guide, with superb, detailed photos and diagrams. For ages 12 and up. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. As new condition. $6.95

Training and Junior Showmanship

BENJAMIN, Carol Lea Dog Training for Kids (2d edition) New York: Howell Book House, 1987. Hardcover, 8vo, 128 pages; black-and-white photos by Charles Wiesehahn; drawings by the author. Indispensable guide for the whole family. 5th printing, as new condition; $8.00. Signed by the author: 5th printing, as new condition; $18.00

RAPP, Jay Dog Training Is Kid Stuff Fairfax: Denlinger, 1978. Wraps, 4to, 64 pages; illustrated by Lee and Delores Robinson. Colorful full-page and smaller illustrations support the child- and pup-friendly lessons on care and training. Bound in is a certificate of achievement for youngsters who complete the course. 1st edition. Near fine condition. $7.00
---- Dog Training Is Kid Stuff Coloring Book Fairfax: Denlinger, 1978. Wraps, 4to, 64 pages; illustrated by Lee and Delores Robinson. This version of "Dog Training Is Kid Stuff," presents the full-page and smaller illustrations as black-and-white line drawings, ready for those crayons! With child- and pup-friendly guidance on training and care, and a bound-in certificate of achievement for youngsters who complete the program. 1st edition. Near fine condition. $9.00

SAUNDERS, Blanche Dog Care and Training for Boys and Girls New York: Howell Book House, 1982. Hardcover, 8vo, 191 pages; black-and-white drawings by Haris Petie. Combines Dog Care for Boys and Girls (Howell, 1964) and Dog Training for Boys and Girls (Howell, 1962). 3d printing. Very good condition. $8.00

TUCKER, Michael Dog Training for Children and Parents New York: Howell Book House, 1998. Wraps, 8vo, 152 pages, index, color photos. Easy-to-follow obedience instructions, illustrated by children working with dogs, plus advice on general dog care. As new condition. $14.00

VANACORE, Connie The New Guide to Junior Showmanship New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Hardcover, 8vo, 179 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos. A comprehensive manual for young dog show enthusiasts. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

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Spanish-Language Books

BRIDWELL, Norman La primera navidad de Clifford New York: Scholastic, 1994. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author; translated from the English by Teresa Mlawer. The Big Red Dog celebrates Christmas in this picture book. 1st thus. As new condition. $2.50

CLUTTON-BROCK, Juliet Perros London: Biblioteca Visual Altea/Dorling Kindersley, 1995. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 64 pages, color illustrations; translated from the English by Juan José Vázquez. Lavishly illustrated Spanish-language reference; superb photography and art reproductions. For ages 10 to 14. 5th printing (November 1995). As new condition. $19.99

DAY, Alexandra Carlito en el parque una tarde New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1992. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, unpaginated (28 pages). Picture book featuring the beloved rottweiler. 1st edition. Very good condition (one corner bumped; head of spine shows minor wear). $12.95

McDERMOTT, Gerald Coyote: un cuento folclórico del sudoeste de Estados Unidos San Diego: Libros Viajeros/Harcourt Brace, 1995. Illustrated wraps, oblong 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); translated from the English by Aída E. Marcuse; illustrated by the author. A trickster tale from the American southwest in which the coyote of Zuni legend is the protagonist. 1st thus. As new condition. $5.00

PFLOOG, Jan ¡Así son los perritos! New York: Random House, 1982. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (32 pages); illustrated by the author. Presents a host of breeds, all realistically drawn, in an affectionate exploration of puppy behaviors. 2d printing. As new condition. $5.00

SELSAM, Millicent E. Como crecen los perritos New York: Scholastic, 1990. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, unpaginated (40 pages); color photos by Neil Johnson. Follows a litter of white spitz-type dogs from birth as they learn to play and explore and attain all the important puppy skills, under the watchful eye of a doting mother. 3d printing. Very good condition (crease in front cover). $3.50

STEIG, William Dominico New York: Mirasol, 1994. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 152 pages; illustrated by the author; translated from the English by Maria Luisa Balseiro. Classic novel for middle readers. 1st thus. As new condition. $5.95

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