Lester's Dog

Lester's Dog
Author: Karen Hesse
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

A story of a child overcoming a common fear, conveying the special bonds of an unusual friendship. Carpenter's full-color illustrations capture the drama of confrontation and the mood of a small-town summer evening.

My Dog Bigsy

My Dog Bigsy
Author: Alison Lester
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 014378742X

From Australia's favourite picture-book creator, Alison Lester, comes this energetic story about a little dog who causes a big commotion. Now in a gorgeous board book edition. Meet my dog Bigsy. He's only small, but everyone knows he's the boss. Each morning he visits the animals on the farm. Squawk, neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff ruff ruff! What a lot of noise! And all because of Bigsy!

Lester's Dreadful Sweaters

Lester's Dreadful Sweaters
Author: K. G. Campbell
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554537703

When Lester's mysterious cousin Clara comes to stay with his family she insists on knitting him ugly sweaters and Lester must figure out how to accept the unwanted gifts without hurting his cousin's feelings.

Do You Have a Dog?

Do You Have a Dog?
Author: Eileen Spinelli
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2011-05-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0802853870

Rhyming text describes some famous historical figures, from Annie Oakley and Merriwether Lewis to Sigmund Freud and Billie Holiday, and their beloved dogs. Includes facts about the people cited in the book.

Boy's Best Friend

Boy's Best Friend
Author: Kate Banks
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374380082

Lester has just moved to Cape Cod and is starting in a new school, and George is missing his best friend who has moved away, but the two develop a friendship and learn about scientific experimentation when they start working on a school science project, testing psychic ability in dogs, based on an experiment developed by Dr. Rupert Sheldrake.

Stone Fox

Stone Fox
Author: John Reynolds Gardiner
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062009664

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

Shtum

Shtum
Author: Jem Lester
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781468316193

"A very powerful book . . . written beautifully." --Scott Simon, NPR's "Weekend Edition"

Candace's Playful Puppy

Candace's Playful Puppy
Author: Candace Cameron Bure
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310769019

Candace’s Playful Puppy is for every boy or girl who has ever wanted a dog and every parent who knows the responsibility that goes along with caring for a new pet. Written by New York Times bestselling author and actress Candace Cameron Bure, laugh along with this story of a little girl who visits a pet shelter to adopt a cuddly new dog and comes home with a rambunctious pup instead. Candace’s Playful Puppy is a picture book for ages 4 to 8 that teaches kids: How to be faithful to your commitments To never give up when you face a tough situation That patience is a skill that takes a lot of practice and hard work When Candace’s new pup, Freckles, doesn’t pay attention to her instructions, Candace’s patience is tested and her excitement over the new pet quickly fades. Freckles escapes … but ends up making a muddy return. Candace realizes that being a great dog mommy isn’t as easy as she thought. If you enjoy Candace’s Playful Puppy, check out Candace Center Stage and Grow, Candace, Grow.

Raymond the Rooster

Raymond the Rooster
Author: Katie Morgan Lester
Publisher: Mascot Books
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781645435761

Raymond the Rooster lives on a farm With lots of animals and a big red barn. He's off on an adventure to find a new a friend, Will he learn a valuable lesson in the end?