35 Heartwarming Fiction and Nonfiction Books About Dogs

Come along as a little puppy goes out exploring in the world. Along the way he meets new friends, big and small, and sees amazing sights, but can't wait to get back home to mom.

When Emily Elizabeth brings young Clifford to class, he wants to do everything the students are doing, but eager puppies can't always do things as well as big kids can, and Clifford makes messes left and right!

Imagine having a dog bigger than a house! In the original story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for generations, a little girl gets a tiny puppy who grows up to be the biggest dog in the whole world.

The Petersons' newest foster puppy is a Jack Russell terrier named Rascal, and his name fits him well. He may be small, but he can cause big trouble!

Emily Elizabeth's kindergarten teacher said each child can bring something from home that makes the transition to school a little easier. But the teacher didn't bet on a child bringing something—or someone—as big as Clifford!

Clifford wants to play baseball with the kids, so he tries to find a bat his size: a tree, a utility pole, a pipe...nothing works. In the end, the kids find a way to include Clifford in their fun.

An easy-to-read story featuring Noodles the little white dog!

Gracie Rose has always been a good, quiet puppy, but when she barks at some noisy painters, she's put outside. A walk around the neighborhood is about to turn into a hilarious chase!

There's so much for Biscuit to do on the farm, but even when the little yellow puppy has a big job ahead of him, he always has time to make a new friend.

With beautiful photographs, this early reader follows puppies from birth to adulthood.

Dog says "moo" instead of "woof!" The other animals don't understand why he's different. Can friends Dog and Bird show the other animals that being different can be fun?

There's never been another dog as delightful—or dirty—as Harry. Whether he's a white dog with black spots, or a black dog with white spots, Harry is sure to steal your heart (and your scrub brush, too, if you're not careful).

Noodles the white puppy wants to paint, but instead he falls into the paint! Gradually, every part of Noodles is covered in a different color as he discovers how to mix primary colors to make secondary colors.

There are many different kinds of dogs and so many facts to learn about them!

Simple text paired with large, toothy dog grins make this book a surefire hit with beginning readers!

Anyone who loves dogs will be highly entertained when America's favorite little dinosaurs learn how to take care of their muddy pups and handsome hounds.

A true story about a brave dog named Baltic and his harrowing adventure on a frozen river.