Frank Carlson Library

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to baby dogs through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

This informative title offers basic facts about puppies. Beautiful full-page photos and easy-to-read sentences will engage young readers. Help early learners gain reading practice and develop and reinforce language and reading skills with this fun series. Did You Know facts and a comprehensive Puppy Quiz are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....

Photographs and text describe how to choose and care for a pet puppy. Comparisons are made with the care and behavior of wild animals in zoos and wild animal parks.

"It seems like all boys want a puppy. But not Ethan! He's happy playing with his cars. His older brothers have a different idea. They talk Mom and Dad into getting them a puppy. it's a good thing that Ethan is around when they discover their idea didn't work out the way they thought it would. By sharing Ethan's story we celebrate his many strengths and abilities, Ethan was born with a congenital heart defect."

Text and photographs follow a Norfolk terrier puppy from birth to eight weeks later when she goes home with her joyous new owner.

Highlights size, color, and character traits of canine companions including fun-loving poodles, big and bouncy mountain dogs, springer spaniels, retrievers, and cuddly lap dogs.

Text and photographs present Jack the puppy's first year of life as he plays with his nine brothers and sisters and grows larger.

Explains that puppies need good nutrition, grooming, health care, training, and love in order to keep them healthy and happy.