Top Five Wednesday/ Dogs In Fiction

As I said yesterday, I’m going through something, and I needed books to help me go back to normal, so I picked five picture books since I needed something light to calm down with. They are all cute and colourful, dog stories.

Goodreads Blurb:

Buddy, a playful golden retriever therapy dog, has a big heart and a few sneaky tricks up his paw! Each week, he visits the children’s hospital with Miss Emma to spread cheer. But today is different. Buddy has an important helping a scared little boy named Leo find courage before his surgery.

From silly games to slobbery kisses, Buddy pulls out all the stops to make Leo smile. This comforting story introduces children to the power of therapy dogs while offering encouragement to kids who may be facing challenges of their own.

Goodreads Blurb:

When a bright yellow tennis ball goes missing, there’s only one pup for the job—Detective Dog!Somewhere in the backyard, a mystery is waiting to be solved. The ball is gone. The clues are hidden. And time is running out.

With his trusty nose and a curious hat on, Detective Dog sniffs under bushes, follows muddy footprints, and interviews the garden animals one by one. The squirrel saw nothing. The cat knows something. And the hedgehog? The hedgehog is acting very suspicious…

Goodreads Blurb:

Meet ZZ, the lovable golden retriever pup with a big heart—and a heart condition that might slow him down.

When the veterinarian warns that ZZ may have a problem with his heart and needs to stay calm until the test results come back, his playful spirit makes that almost impossible. With the loving help of his family, ZZ begins an important journey to learn how to rest, heal, and discover that courage sometimes means slowing down.

Goodreads Blurb:

Take a walk with Kaja the dog and discover what tails, ears, and barks are really saying!✨

On her neighborhood stroll, Kaja introduces young readers to her dog friends—each showing how they feel through body language.

Is a pup nervous? Excited? Ready to play?

Kids will learn to spot the clues while answering fun, interactive questions that connect dog feelings to their own.

A special Parent’s Corner adds expert tips to help families build safe, loving bonds with dogs. By the end, children will know how to recognize when a dog is happy, uncomfortable, or needs space—and how to respond the right way.

Amazon Blurb:

This is the story how an unwanted little Staffie puppy found his forever home. It is based on a true story, it explains how he became Dodger Dog. As Dodger Dog he is loved and cared for, this happy and friendly little dog sets out on a journey to promote responsible dog ownership, following his early experience as a rescue pup. Dodger then decides that he is going to be the best little dog that he can be, when his adventures begin he makes lots of new friends, Dodger loves to help others always trying to discover new ways to protect his environment and promote love and kindness. This is the first in a series of stories all aimed at entertaining and educating children, all of Dodgers stories teach your child valuable lessons about life and promote responsible dog ownership and caring for the environment. With every Dodger Dog book that is purchased you are supporting Dog Charities in the UK and across the world, Dodgers dream is to ensure that every dog is able to have a loving forever home.

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