Man's (and Kid's) Best Friends

Dogs are “best friends”, but did you know

that dogs end up in everyday expressions?

Have you heard…

“in the doghouse” (in trouble)
“dog tired” (very tired)
“ sick as a dog” (very sick)
“raining cats and dogs” (raining heavily)?

You might take home a doggie bag,

if you’re served too much food….

MMPL has some wonderful new dog books…

The Original Dogs For Kids

By Kristin Mehus-Roe J 636.7 Mehusroe

There’s lots of cool information on dog breeds,

including personality, history, and who

makes the best families for the breed.

You can learn how to play doggie games

with your pooch. Included are fun training tips,

careers that include working with dogs,

puppy training and plenty of fascinating facts.

This book contains so much information and

pictures that it’s hard to put the book down.

Also includes a CD

Dogs and Cats

By Steve Jenkins J 636.7 Jenkins

Did ya know?....

Dogs dream

Dogs are descendants of the gray wolf

Wanna Know?....

Why dogs chase balls or roll in manure??

This is a flip book, with one side devoted to dogs..

and the other side devoted to cats

Good illustrations and cool facts

My Senator and Me: A Dog’s-Eye

View of Washington, D.C.

By Senator Edward M. Kennedy J 328.73 Kennedy
Told by the viewpoint of Senator Kennedy’s dog,

Splash, this book teaches the basics of political

process and describes a typical day at the Capitol.

Jake the Philharmonic Dog

By Karen LeFrak J 636.7 LeFrak

A small black dog named Jake had a

musical bark and rhythmic tail wag that

endeared him to Richie, the principal stagehand

of the Philharmonic Orchestra. One day Richie

brought Jake to work with him. When a crisis

develops before a concert, Jake steps in and

saves the day and steal the show. This story is

inspired by the real-life mascot of the New York

Philharmonic….Jake.