Dogs are amazing creatures, and it’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love them. Kids adore dogs for their loyalty and companionship — for being a trustworthy shoulder to cry on, neck to hug and pal to romp with. That’s probably the biggest reason that books like Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows affect kids — and adults, too, if we’re being honest — so deeply. To kids, dogs are not just animals. They’re friends.
If your little one loves dogs, here are a few great reads to help foster that friendship.
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Tippy Lemmey
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Big Red
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Old Yeller
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The Call of the Wild and White Fang
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Lad: A Dog
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Sounder
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Where the Red Fern Grows
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Henry and Ribsy Box Set
View on AmazonA set of three titles -- Henry Huggins, Henry and Ribsy, and Ribsy -- from the world of Ramona and Beezus.
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Ginger Pye
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Lassie Come-Home
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The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto
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Album of Dogs
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Stone Fox
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Buddy: The First Seeing Eye Dog
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Tornado
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The Incredible Journey
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Along Came a Dog
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