Children's Books BlogEarly Discoveries Through Reading

What’s the story, boys?
Stories make humans of us all. The reading of stories is one of the few constants in our lives. People change, technology evolves, but the interaction between reader and text endures. Children who don’t read books are being deprived of one of life’s greatest influences. Through books the child becomes a hero, the friend, the good listener and the compassionate one.
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DUTCH CHILDREN with BOOK, DOG and BIRDS postcard 1907 $8.00

Golden Retriever Children’s book: With a Dog Like That $12.95

Life with People Dog Puppy Story Book Childrens Kids $6.99

FATHER’S DAY GIFT / CHRISTMAS GIFT / BIRTHDAY GIFT BOOK $8.00

DOGS FOR KIDS BOOK-BRAND NEW WITH CD BY K. MEHUS-ROE $9.99

King Charles Spaniel with his Nose in the Children’s Book: Go, Dog. Go!, February 24, 2006 Photographic Poster Print by Chris Buck, 11×14 $29.99 King Charles Spaniel with his Nose in the Children’s Book: Go, Dog. Go!, February 24, 2006 is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!…

Walt Disney’s Lady and the Tramp Exclusive Lithograph Portfolio $4.25 Exclusive Lithograph Portfolio Includes 4 lithographs suitable for framing Featuring art from Lady and the Tramp…

Childrens Alphabet Story Book by unknown 18.00X24.00 Framed with Black Metal Frame Childrens Alphabet Story Book, framed black metal, white matte. Beautiful Highest Quality Frame, Solid Finish, LOW SHIPPING!!! Price includes price of print Poster. Framing includes dry mounting, acrylic glazing. Comes ready to hang. and is a better quality then your local framing store Guaranteed….

Christmas with The Pops $0.99 Who’s in the doghouse now? Share some puppy love with the Mogu Pug pillow. The unique, innovative design of this pillow packs tiny Powder Beads(tm) into soft, supple fabric that’s super-fun to squeeze and irresistibly cuddly. Double zip closure to secure fill….

Chickens (2007 Grammy Nominee) $2.98 You expect a lot of things from a CD called Chickens: frivolity, loopiness, maybe some squawking. But what the Grammy-nominated artist Buck Howdy and his longtime sidekick BB provide on their poultry-themed disc is more like down-to-earth pleasantness. Standbys like “I’m My Own Grandpa” and “You Are My Sunshine” sit side by side with only slightly goofball numbers like “Yakety Yak” and the Howdy o…

Dogs of Our Lives $8.39 …

Clifford: Playtime with Clifford $3.20 Follows the adventures of Clifford the giant dog, his owner Emily Elizabeth, and his canine friends as they learn about sharing and caring on Birdwell…

Clifford: The Big Red Dog – Growing Up With Clifford $6.78 Adventures of the big red dog named Clifford and his friends….

Let’s Talk With Puppy Dog – ABC’s, Counting, Shapes & Colors $10.45 Studio: Wonderscape Entertainment Release Date: 02/21/2006…

Clifford The Big Red Dog Guest of Honor Kit with Poster, Hat, Stickers, Memory Book & Badge, Party Supplies Decorations, All About Red Clifford The Big Red Dog Guest of Honor Kit. Let that special somebody stand out with their special hat and guest of honor badge. Let all their party guests leave a special note for that special somebody in their very own Party Memory Book….

Dogs $5.99 This colorful book is filled with delightful images from the J. Paul Getty Museum”s collection. But not just any images: this volume contains images of dogs, accompanied by a bit of read-aloud rhyme. Designed and written for the youngest of art appreciators, these charming books introduce children to the many different ways artists see the world–and offer a glimpse into the treasures of the Getty Museum.

Puppies And Dogs $3.98 Puppies And Dogs by Yvette Lodge Brdbk Gift Published in 2005 by Brighter Minds Children’s Publishing

My Very Own Name Personalized Plate $19.95 Now children can celebrate their names and birth dates at every meal with this unbreakable plate! For boys and girls ages 0-8.

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My Very Own Name Personalized Floor Puzzle $29.95 Children love to find the pieces that spell out their name and birth date in this giant 24in x 28in personalized puzzle! For boys and girls ages 3-10.

Hooray for Dogs $13.48 Day is the creator of the Good Dog, Carl series of children’s books. During her years studying her dog models and illustrating them, she has learned much about these animal friends. This collection conveys the affection humans have for their dogs.

Children’s Books in Children’s Hands $137.4 Children’s Books in Children’s Hands

Guide Dogs $6.48 Friendly and informative, this guide looks at the breeding, raising, training, and assessment of young guide dogs, as well as what happens when they are matched with their handlers to become working guide dogs. It explains how guide dogs are trained to make life easier for people who are blind or who can’t see well enough to get about safely. Also described is the history of dogs that were trained to guide blind people from as far back as the early 1800s. Children also will meet several guide dogs in action and learn the stories of special dog and owner relationships.

Old Dogs and Children $12.48 Bright Birdsong, widow and mother of prominent politicians, relives the challenges and choices, frustrations and joys, of small-town life in the South. A masterpiece of old-fashioned storytelling that vividly evokes one woman’s remarkable life and her struggle to make peace with the past. Reading tour.

Who Loves Me? Personalized Book $24.95 It is often said that there is no better gift that you can give a child than love. Who Loves Me? features the names of family members and friends who love the child, and encourages the child to reach to the sky when asked how much each of one of them loves him or her. This beautifully illustrated book reassures the child that he or she is loved so much by each person, with melodious rhymes describing the depth of each individual’s love. Written by Jennifer Dewing, with colorful, whimsical illustrations by Maria Carluccio, this 8.5 x 8.5 hardcover book has 20 tear-free pages that are made for babies and young children to read every day!

City Dogs $9.98 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist – Children’s Book, 2007 After a surprise encounter with their old enemy Bull, Pierre and Dare are dognapped and taken to the big city, where they are kept with other stolen dogs awaiting purchase from an unscrupulous pet store owner. Meanwhile, the rest of the Prairie Dogs hop on a train to find their friends. They luck into a TV news van that leads them right to Pierre and Dare, holed up in a TV studio with their new puppies. Everyone’s hungry-and they have to get back to Mr. Abrams. Then Dare has a great idea. Suddenly, the Prairie Dogs are on the air! Sequel to Glenda’s highly praised The Prairie Dogs!

My Very Own Name Storybook & Personalized Puzzle Gift Set $59.9 This beautiful gift set includes the personalized storybook My Very Own Name and personalized floor puzzle for boys and girls ages 3-10. In My Very Own Name, animals bring letters one by one to spell out your child’s first and last names in rhyme. The floor puzzle features your child’s full name and birth date in the puzzle!

My Very Own Name Personalized Storybook $29.95 My Very Own Name is a beautifully illustrated personalized book in which entertaining animals bring letters one by one to spell the first and last names of your child. This award-winning book for boys and girls ages 0-8 has been featured in People and Good Housekeeping.

The World According To Your Child Personalized Book $29.95 Turn a child’s view of the world into a charming, personalized book! The book includes the child’s own illustrations and classic comments. For boys and girls ages 3-12.

My Very Own Fairy Tale Personalized $29.95 This personalized storybook is a powerful way to show a child how absolutely unique and special she is. My Very Own Fairy Tale transports little girls into a magical garden where flower fairies bring letters one by one to spell out her first and last name, and then the fairies crown her as their fairy princess. This award-winning storybook makes a keepsake gift for girls ages 0-12.

Personalized Animals Canvas Wall Art $49.95 Make a child feel special by displaying his or her name on the wall! Our animal wall art is a fun, original way to bring personality to any bedroom, bathroom or playroom. You can elect to personalize or not personalize each piece.

My Very Own ABC’s & Personalized Animal Plate Gift Set $45 This delightful gift set includes the My Very Own ABC’s board book and personalized animal plate, featuring the child’s name and birth date. In My Very Own ABC’s, entertaining animals speak the child in rhyme and encourage him or her to learn the ABC’s. For boys and girls ages 0-5.

Personalized Fairy Canvas Wall Art $49.95 Personalize this adorable fairy canvas wall art with your child’s own name! Our fairy wall art is a fun, original way to bring personality to any bedroom, bathroom or playroom. You can elect to personalize or not personalize each piece.

My Very Own ABC’s & My Very Own Name Gift Set $54.95 This complete educational set includes the My Very Own ABC’s personalized board book to teach the ABC’s and the My Very Own Name personalized storybook to teach the child how to spell his or her name. For boys & girls ages 0-8.

My Very Own Fairy Tale & Personalized Fairy Plate Gift Set $49.95 This gift set includes the personalized storybook My Very Own Fairy Tale and a personalized fairy plate. In My Very Own Fairy Tale, beautifully illustrated fairies bring letters one by one to spell out the first and last names of the girl whom they’ve chosen to be their fairy princess. For girls ages 0-12.

My Very Own Name & Personalized Animal Plate Gift Set $49.95 melamine plastic. In My Very Own Name, entertaining animals bring letters one by one to spell out the first and last names of your child and then they celebrate because they’ve created the perfect name. For boys and girls ages 0-8.

My Very Own Fairy Tale Personalized Plate $19.95 Little girls will be thrilled to see their name and birth date at every meal with this unbreakable plate! For girls ages 0-12.

My Very Own Name Gift Set $49.95 The gift set includes the My Very Own Name storybook, a beautiful gift box, a My Very Own Animal t-shirt embroidered with the letter of your choice from A to Z, and Kirby the Frog..all tied together with a bow. It’s a perfect gift that’s guaranteed to make a child smile! In My Very Own Name, entertaining animals bring letters one by one to spell out the first and last names of your child and then they celebrate because they’ve created the perfect name.

My Very Own Animal T-Shirt $14.95 This beautifully embroidered t-shirt features an entertaining animal character holding the letter of your choice from A to Z. Your child will be delighted to find that the animal featured on the t-shirt matches one of the animals illustrated in his or her My Very Own Name personalized storybook.

You and Me $29.95 You & Me is a personalized book that makes it easy to celebrate your relationship with your grandchild and share your childhood memories and photos. This 11 x 8 1/2 hardcover book with 20 colorful pages will build self-esteem in your grandchild and will be cherished forever!

A Christmas Bear for Me $34.95 New! A Christmas Bear for Me is a beautiful, heart-warming, personalized story about a child’s Christmas wish for a special Teddy Bear friend. The child’s first name is featured on the personalized hardcover and throughout the story. Also, the child’s name and the names of his or her siblings or relatives are incorporated into intricate illustrations of stockings across the mantle and more! This 26-page very high quality book comes with a cuddly, mini 6 inch plush bear made by Gund® that is designed to match the bear in the story, and a personalized letter to the child from Santa! The bear comes with a tag that is personalized with the child’s name. Order between now and November 25, and your book will be signed by the author. Supplies of the bear are limited, so order now! For boys and girls through age 8.

Dogs (Cube Books) $13.19 Buy and sell [Dogs (Cube Books)] at great prices.

I Got Two Dogs $14.98 I Got Two Dogs : (Book and CD) by John Lithgow Published in 2008 by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

Wild Dogs $3.48 Kids are curious about wild animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wild dogs, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement and habitat. The Kids Can Press Wildlife series meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American animals.

Prairie Dogs (Pebble Books) $14.48 Prairie Dogs (Pebble Books) by Patricia J. Murphy Published in 2003 by Pebble Books

Working Dogs $3.98 Diligent, loyal, hardworking. Man’s best friend. They sniff for bombs, guard against intruders, and act as eyes for the blind. They herd cattle, star in films, and brighten the faces of children. They’ve heroically saved countless lives and brought companionship to the lonely. Working Dogs is their story.In a series of fascinating profiles, you’ll be introduced to 39 working dogs from across America. You’ll meet Mango, the agriculture-detecting beagle who helps prevent unwanted pest and diseases from entering the country; Soccer, the Jack Russell terrier and star of Wishbone, the award winning PBS show about a dog who leaps into literature; and Breeze, the cancer-detecting Golden Retriever who has an accuracy rate of 100 percent.In this charming, beautiful collection of photographs and essays, you’ll come to know about the lives of special dogs who have become an indispensable part of our world. While their work may be as varied as the careers you’d find in any small town, these dogs have more in common than you may think. What they share is the reason for doing the work. Dogs work for their supper. They work in order to play. But mostly, dogs work to keep the people they love happy.From herd dogs to earthquake-predicting poodles, from police K-9s to performance artist divas to the two basset hounds from Russia who work in a nonprofit circus—just to make kids happy—this captivating book is a delightful tribute to those canine professionals who make our lives a little better.About the AuthorCarrie Owen, whose best friend throughout childhood was a poodle, is a writer from Los Angeles, where she has also worked as an animator, pyrotechnician, and baby photographer. She’s currently working on a novel. She lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband, daughter, and two unemployed dogs. Check out /www.workdogwork.com to learn more about Working Dogs.