10 Great Dog Books

If you are a fan of Marley like I am (we have our own precious lab) then you know why the Marley books are loved in our house. There are many others that you can get for your kids to read that are just as great. This lists ranges from early elementary to late Middle School.

A Dog’s Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin

Told in the first person, a stray dog narrates the story from birth to death.

Amazing Gracie: by Dan Dye (Author), Mark Beckloff (Author):

Gracie was a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane with a delicate constitution and a penchant for small miracles. Dan is the man-sad over the loss of his last dog and trapped in a dead-end job-who adopted her. Gracie saves Dan more than he saves her.

The Digging-Est Dog- by Al Perkins (Author), Eric Gurney (Illustrator):

after digging the entire town, the dog has to clean it up.

No More Dead Dogs- Gordon Korman:

Tired of reading books wherein every dog dies, Wallace Wallace rebels.

Because of Winn Dixie- Kate DiCamillo:

Newbery Award winning author, DiCamillo writes of Winne Dixie, a big, ugly, happy dog who accompanies Opal on a self acceptance journey.

Shiloh- Phyllis Reynolds Naylor:

One of the best dog books for elementary readers, Naylor creates the timely tale of an abused dog and his savior.

You’re a Good Dog, Carl- Alexandra Day

Mother knows she can trust Carl, a large and lovable Rottweiler, to watch over baby Madeleine. What she doesn’t know is that the minute she’s gone, Carl and the baby gallop off on adventures.

Dog Heaven- Cynthia Rylant:

Beautiful images of where dogs will go when they pass.

Snow Dog- Jim Kjelgaard:

The adventures of a dog born in the wilderness and then captured by the same trapper his mother deserted.

The Incredible Journey- Sheila Burnford

Three dogs return home.