Children Dog Adventures

The 300 dogs of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, all know their places. At the top is McKinley, a malamute who’s head dog of the whole town. All of the dogs - and McKinley’s human family - rely on him to protect them and maintain order. Avi, the Newbery Medal author of Crispin: The Cross of Lead, peeks into the secret lives of dogs in this thrilling adventure tale. Robert Ramirez’s narration gives voice to a dog willing to risk any peril to do the good thing.

When a dog training school opens in Greenfield, the Boxcar Children bring Watch in to learn some new tricks! But at the very first class, a Dalmatian goes missing—did the dog run away, or was he stolen? And when a second dog vanishes at the next class, it’s clear that the Aldens have a dog-gone mystery to solve!

Boken, the cheeky miniature schnauzer, takes his first car journey to England. As he is driven through France, his eyes are opened to the beauty in this wonderful country, but the drive and doesn't prepare him for all the new sights, sounds, smells, and adventures he is to experience in England. From traveling on an underwater train, to the hustle and bustle of London, our lovable little chap has the time of his life. Only to be matched by meeting Winston, the British bulldog puppy, and Laidback Dave, a gorgeous labradoodle, with whom he explores the forest at midnight.

As a Labrador Retriever, Sydney knows she should be brave. She wants to live up to her breed’s expectations, but she has a secret: she’s afraid of being home alone. And sometimes, when she’s home alone, Sydney misbehaves. One day, Bean gets adopted into the family. At first, Sydney’s not so sure she wants to share her humans and her home with her new little Labrador sister. But when one of their human’s family heirlooms goes missing and Sydney is blamed, the dogs must band together to solve the mystery.

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Imelda Staunton. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Help solve...

A dog named Monsieur Bruno lives in Paris and loves ham. One day Bruno goes on a grand adventure across Paris following a man dressed in black who smells like ham. Will Bruno’s love of ham get him in trouble this time?

Clementine and her two boys set out for adventure on a snowy morning, mittens and imaginations in tow, and discover, among the many wonders revealed during a day outside, the miracles of cascading ice falls, a warren of rabbits, and golden fish in a frozen pond. When they return home, their imaginations are warm as a fireside!

Hank the Cowdog could have told Slim that bringing an orphaned raccoon back to the ranch was not the best idea. But since Slim never pays any attention to Hank, Loper, and Sally May soon find themselves housing an adolescent coon with a mischievous streak a mile wide.

National Bestseller Winner of the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award and the Trillium Award, and shortlisted for The Giller Prize and the Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, Childhood is renowned and critically acclaimed author André Alexis' stunning first novel. Originally published in 1998...

A witness in peril. A K-9 protector. A fight for survival. After witnessing her best friend’s murder, Kristina Ashbaugh-Richards and her search and rescue dog, Bella, find themselves targeted by the killer. Kris can identify the criminal—and she’s exactly what he looks for in his victims...

Things are not looking good for the ranch. So when Loper heads into town to negotiate with the banker, Slim hits the road in search of a new home. Meanwhile, Hank and his faithful sidekick Drover hitch a ride in the back of Slim's pickup. Before long, they come to a stop in an unfamiliar town. And when Slim lands himself a new job, Hank finds that he's no longer the Head of Ranch Security, but the Head of Chicken House Security.

After Pete the Barncat starts a rumor about a Phantom Dog in the machine shed, Hank the Cowdog - the head of ranch security - decides that he better check it out. And sure enough, when Hank takes a peek into the shadows, he sees the meanest, toughest, stupidest dog he's ever seen.

Join Julia Donaldson and some of her best-loved illustrator friends in this wonderful collection of stories. These 18 stories are read for the first time by Julia Donaldson herself and are perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Join in the fun and head out...

Queenie the cat has a big problem. And for once, it's not the slobbery, overly-excited creature who also lives at Blackberry Hill Inn. Sweet Lady Emsworth, the neighbor's prize cow, has disappeared, meaning no morning cream for Queenie. And when Queenie's not happy, no one is happy.... Things aren't looking great for Arthur the dog, either. His beloved humans, twins Harmony and Bro, are distressed about the strange activity in their town. Mysterious hi-tech people are suddenly very interested in nearby Catastrophe Falls....

An epic adventure tale–perhaps the most important one known to life. Follow Oscar dog’s journey as he is separated from his family. Deciding to put his sadness aside, he turns his worries and woes into wonder and adventure allowing his curiosity of thought to take him on a journey of discovery.

Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure in "Dog Training Day," the first book in "The Adventures of Max and Penny" series! In this funny children's book, Max, the lovable talking dog, embarks on an exciting trip aboard a packed dog bus headed to dog training class. Max is joined by his buddy Rufus as they meet other dogs and have a blast goofing around on the agility and exercise machines at the training facility.

Twin disasters strike Bowwow in rapid succession! Unknown forces steal rare biblical artifacts from the history museum. Will they ever be recovered? Meanwhile, a fiery supervillain and the Condiments Gang show up in Catburg City. They cut a wide reign of terror through the industrial district, bombing banks and robbing businesses. Who is this masked menace? What is his sinister plot? Can Power Pup withstand the heat of his wrath?

There's a burglar on the loose, and he's robbing houses with the help of a supersneaky, super-stinky, secret weapon. When this character comes sniffing around Slim's bachelor shack, Hank the Cowdog heads right into action. But does Hank have what it takes to save the day even after getting caught in the spray of some very unsavory artillery?

Hank makes a foolish bet with his archenemy, Pete the Barncat, that he can catch the Lumberpile Bunny. He loses the wager, his job, his pride, and even his gunny sack bed under the gas tanks. Hank begins to plot revenge. He must dispose of the cat. That sounds simple. But without Pete, Hank discovers scrap time has lost all its joy and meaning.

It's the first day of quail season, and Plato the Bird Dog is missing. At first, Hank is willing to let him stay lost. But when Beulah pleads for help, Hank caves in and takes off in search of Plato. Before he can catch a scent of spotted bird-dog, he finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog and her litter. Can Hank's quick wits help him out of this fix? Or will he become hogmeat?