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1) Old Yeller
Author
Language
English
Description
In the rugged landscape of early frontier Texas, fourteen-year-old Travis is faced with taking over his family's farm and making a painful, important decision.
4) Coo
Author
Language
English
Description
"Coo, a ten-year-old girl raised by a flock of pigeons, delights in finally making human contact, but quickly learns that our world is more cruel and complicated than she could have guessed"-- Provided by publisher.
6) War horse
Author
Language
English
Description
World War I has started and the military needs horses to move equipment, charge the enemy, and carry wounded soldiers off the battlefield. Joey, a farm horse is sold to the Army. Joey misses the farmer's son, Albert, and spends the war years wondering if the war will ever end and if he will ever see Albert again.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
A young girl Maya spots a small gray cat on a nearby rooftop during a downpour. "Who do you belong to?" she wonders. Maya and the cat go door to door to find Cat's humans, with no luck. Meanwhile, at the end of a long pier, a family has been waiting, hoping. Will Cat find home? And if so, how will Maya say goodbye.
8) Black Beauty
Author
Language
English
Description
One of the best loved animal stories ever written, the dramatic and heartwarming Black Beauty is told by the magnificent horse himself, from his idyllic days on a country squire's estate to his harsh fate as a London cab horse. No one can ever forget the gallant Black Beauty, a horse with a white star on his forehead and a heart of unyielding courage.
Author
Publisher
Little Hare
Publication Date
2021.
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility. But finding the right kind of human is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some are too bossy. Some are too busy. And some just don't seem to appreciate a dog the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a human that is exactly right? A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, and one dog's mission...
11) Hat cat
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
When Hat the cat's human friend doesn't come home for a while, this lonely kitty hopes for a taste of freedom with the help of a little girl, in this story about companionship, love, and trust.
12) Dark sunshine
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Publication Date
©2023.
Physical Desc
317 pages : map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
After rescuing an abused horse, Sam tries to win the mare's trust while she tames her, so that the mare can stay at Sam's family corral.
13) The Raven Boys
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Desc
390 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them--not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven...
14) This old dog
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Publication Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A baby comes into the house and leaves the old dog feeling kind of lonely and left out, but when the girl starts learning to walk, he has a companion who likes to explore the world at his pace.
15) Wondrous Rex
Author
Language
English
Description
Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog named Rex.
16) Cooper: #35
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Publication Date
2014
Physical Desc
81 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
While rehearsing for a play, Charles meets Cooper, a corgi with a whole lot of personality. Charles only feels comfortable onstage with Cooper there with him. Can Charles find this star of a pup a home?
Author
Publisher
Bo-Peep Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Desc
73 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The story of an abused runaway dog’s journey to find a new home. The story serves as a metaphor for the consequences of abuse that victims suffer, including anxiety, traumatic recollections, distrust and loss of self-esteem.The book is written for elementary level readers but is intended for all ages, especially those who may be recovering from trauma. Clinicians may find it useful as a bibliotherapy tool. It is also an encouraging story for...
18) Max's story
Author
Publisher
Starscape
Publication Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"I knew the girl was mine. The one I had been waiting for. But this girl, the right girl, somehow didn't hear me. My barks were not loud enough to reach her. I was not big enough to jump the fence and race to her. She walked steadily on with the three dogs on the leashes, and Gail reached down into the pen. "My goodness, Max, what is all the racket about?" she asked, lifting me up. "Careful, now! You'll make me drop you!" I wiggled and whined in her...
19) Where's Mommy?
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Publication Date
2014
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
While trying to keep their friendship a secret from their mothers, a human girl and a mouse make a surprising discovery.
20) No Snowball!
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Publication Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Queen NoFuzzball loves being the ruler of her queendom. Her subjects adore her. But a new kitten has arrived to her home! Could this new subject be a threat to her throne?" -- Back cover.








