Dog Tricks by Capt. Arthur J. Haggerty and Carol Lea Benjamin
An active mind is a happy mind. Keep your dog happy by teaching him lots of useful, fun and entertaining tricks. By building upon basic obedience skills, Dog Tricks shows you how to teach your dog to perform numerous tricks with simple, easy to understand instructions and black and white photos. The book categorizes the tricks which makes it easy to find the perfect trick for your dog's personality and abilities. This book also provides a trick aptitude chart by breed. Be it answering the phone, walking on hind legs, or jumping into your arms, this book is sure to help Fido steal the show. Contains over 70 tricks. Hard cover, 144 pages, price at last check: $18.17

How to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks by Ted Baer
Tired of dog training basics? Want your dog to be a more productive member of the family? This book gives step by step instructions on how to teach your dog various fun tricks. Color photos show training techniques and some of the different steps of the tricks. Most of the tricks are quite useful around the house, including having your dog retrieve an item from a drawer or put garbage in the trash. Other tricks are just for fun, such as having your dog shake her head "No" when you ask her a question. Contains 25 tricks. Paperback, 141 pages, price at last check: $7.96

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats in hardcover or paperback
Over 1000 tips and solutions for more than 100 common health and behavior problems of dogs and cats. Focuses on low cost remedies that anyone can do at home. Also provides information of symptoms to look for which may indicate more serious problems needing veterinary care. A few of the problems covered include: dealing with fleas, reassuring a fearful pet, easing arthritis, and de-skunking a pet. Available in both hard cover and paperback, 403 pages, prices at last check: $19.57/$5.59

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul by - available in hard cover, paperback, audio cassette or audio CD
From the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, here are numerous pet stories. Some are inspirational, some heartwarming,and some just entertaining. Animal lovers are sure to enjoy all the them. Prices at last check: $16.80/$10.36/$6.96/$8.36

Cat Nips! Feline Cuisine by Rick and Martha Reynolds
For the finicky feline in your life, there is Cat Nips! Feline Cuisine, a cookbook especially for cats. Read entertaining brief stories about some special cats and then try out the recipes they inspired. With twenty-one recipes you're sure to find a few that will get your favorite feline purring. Recipe titles include Bingo's Clams Allegro, Red Button's Cheesy Chews, and Catnip Crepes with Holiday's Sauce. Paperback, 96 pages, price at last check: $7.16

Short Tails & Treats from Three Dog Bakery by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff
The story of how two entrepreneurs harnessed their love for animals and developed a successful buisness: a bakery for dogs. They started with nothing but an idea, and through perseverance, ingenuity and a bit of good luck, they have become top dog in the world of canine cuisine. The book has various recipes interspersed throughout the story. Some are very simple, such as "Simply Sumptuous Fruit Cubes," and others are more complex, such as "Dottie's Banana Biscotti." Nineteen recipes in all. Paperback, 127 pages, price at last check: $11.96

The Best Pet Name Book Ever byWayne Bryant Elsridge
Can't think of that perfect name for your new pet? The Best Pet Name Book Ever can help. Names are separated into categories ranging from television characters to historical figures, and foreign words to sports. Filled with over 3,000 different names, you sure to find a name that matches your little angel perfectly. Paperback, 280 pages, price at last check: $7.16

Vacationing With Your Pet by Eileen Barish
For those who have always wanted to take your pecious pets along with them on vacation, and for who've ever been stranded with no place to sleep because their four-legged companion is along for the ride, there is now a valuable resource: Vacationing with Your Pet. It lists over 23,000 hotels, motels, inns, ranches and B&Bs across the United States and Canada. Listings are conveniently separated by states/provinces and cities & towns. Sections on various aspects of travelling with your pets provide valuable tips and information. Additional interesting pet facts and other tidbits are included. Paperback, 720 pages, price at last check: $15.96

The Encyclopedia of the Dog by Bruce Fogle
This is a great reference book for dog lovers. It provides information on more than 400 different dog breeds, describing both breed characteristics and breed history. Beautiful color photographs are included for each breed, and help point out unique physical attributes of the dogs. Key facts are highlighted for each breed and special symbols are used to quickly & easily denote certain key characteristics such as exercise requirements and suitable climates for each breed. Hardcover, 312 pages, price at last check: $27.97

Baby to Preschool Age Books

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin
Rhythmic, repetitive text allows children to easily follow along and participate in the story-telling. Large collage-like pictures provide children with a bright colorful picture of each animal. This book is sure to delight your child, and may help him or her to learn colors and animal names. Hardcover, 24 pages, price at last check: $4.86
Your child will also enjoy: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?

Books for Children Ages 4 to 8

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
Another good book for children dealing with the loss of a pet. A boy's cat, Barney, dies and his mother asks him to think of ten good things about Barney for the cat's funeral. The boy can only think of nine, but finally realizes the tenth good thing and he begins to understand. Narrated by the boy, the story is told in easy language and is very touching. Paperback, price at last check: $3.99

I Want A Dog by Dayal Kaur Khasla - available in hard cover or paperback
May is a determined little girl who desperately wants a dog. When her attempts to convince her parents fail, May creates an imaginary dog out of a roller-skate. She takes her "dog" with her everywhere, and learns a little in the process. Color illustrations, 32 pages, prices at last check: $11.87/$4.79

The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins
The tale of a dog who had spent his whole life in a cage so he never learned to dig. When he finally masters the art of digging, he goes overboard and digs up the whole town! This is sure to be a family favorite.Hardcover, color illustrations, price at last check: $5.59

The Complete Adventures of Curious George by Margaret and H.A. Rey
Curios George is a children's favorite. A mischeivious monkey that always gets into some kind of trouble, be it swallowing a puzzle piece, sending hundreds of newspaper sailboats down the river, or Here are seven of Curious George's adventures together on one book: Curious George, CG Takes a Job, CG Rides a Bike, CG Gets a Medal, CG Flies a Kite, CG Learns the Alphabet, CG Goes to the Hospital. Hardcover, color illustrations, 416 pages, price at last check: $20.97

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - available in hard cover or board book
The story of a hungry caterpillar that eats his way through the book ...until one day he becomes a magnificent butterfly. Simple and entertaining, with repetitive text. Color illustrations, price at last check: $13.99/$6.99

The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy by Jane Thayer
Petey the puppy asks his mother for a boy for Christmas. Mother dog and puppy search for a boy that needs a puppy, but all the boys already have dogs. The story has a happy ending with Petey finding himself the perfect home. Paperback, color illustrations, 30 pages, price at last check: $3.96

Spotty by Margaret and H.A. Rey
Spotty is the only bunny in his family that has spots. He's tired of being different and runs away until he finds a family with the opposite problem. A great story with a lesson about accepting differences. Paperback, color illustrations, price at last check: $4.76

Harry, the Dirty Dog - available in hard cover or paperback or book & tape
The entertaining story about a dog named Harry who runs away from home to avoid getting a bath. Harry has lots of action-packed fun. During his adventures, he becomes so dirty that his family doesn't recognize him when he returns home ...until Harry decides that it's time for a bath. A classic that your children will love and remember. Color illustrations, prices at last check: $10.50/$4.76/$18.66

Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals by Ed Emberley
Ed Emberley makes drawing easy for children and adults of all ages. He uses simple shapes as the building blocks for drawing each animal. The simple step-by-step, illustrated instructions help all children to be successful artists. Paperback, color illustration, 32 pages, price at last check: $4.76

Books for Children Ages 9 to 12

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Ribsy by Beverly Cleary - available in hard cover or paperback
Ribsy accidentally opens the car window with his paw ...and then jumps to freedom in a huge parking lot. Ribsy tries to find his way back to his car, but ends up in the wrong car. He's stuck with a carload of children, and next thing he knows they're giving him a bath. Poor Ribsy ...all he wants is to get back to friend, Henry Huggins. A Beverly Cleary book that is loads of laughs.Chapter book, some black & white illustrations, price at last check: $11.20/$3.60

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Ericsson Lindgren
Pippi Longstocking is a strong-willed, playful girl that lives by herself with a monkey. She gets into many zany adventures, and her wits and determination pull her through. She is an appealing character with an entertaining outlook. Paperback, 160 pages, some black & white illustrations, price at last check: $3.99
For more Pippi adventures, read: Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard & Florence Atwater - available in hard cover or paperback
A children's classic! The story of Mr. Popper, an odd man who receives a special delivery: a penguin! Mr. Popper collects a houseful of penguins, and converts his house to accomodate his penguins need for cooler weather. Mr Popper and his penguins become famous and they take the show on the road. A memorable, zany tale.Chapter book, some black & white illustrations, price at last check: $11.87/$3.96

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary - available in hard cover or paperback
A children's favorite! The tale of Ralph, a mouse who falls into a waste basket while trying to ride a toy motorcycle. A boy rescues the mouse from the basket, and the two become the best of friends. Mouse and boy are able to speak to each other. Ralph has many wild adventures while riding the boy's toy motorcycle. A fun story that children are sure to enjoy!Chapter book, some black & white illustrations, price at last check: $11.20/$3.60
For further adventures with Ralph, read: Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by N.H. Kleinbaum
Doctor Dolittle is an animal doctor that can actually speak with animals. When a parrot arrives at his door asking for help, Doctor Dolittle agrees. A great story with appealing animal charcters including Jip the dog and Chee-chee the monkey. A must read for young animal lovers. Paperback, 160 pages, price at last check: $3.19

Draw 50 Cats by Lee J. Ames
Draw 50 Dogs by Lee J. Ames
Draw 50 Animals by Lee J. Ames
Illustrations demonstrate how to draw figures, showing step by step procedure as the drawing progresses. Children will have success drawing cats, dogs, and animals, and will be proud to show you their finished artwork! Paperback, each title sold separately, prices at last check: $7.16 each

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