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Dog Days of Summer

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Cool down on the hottest days of summer with a tail-waggin' good book. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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Alameda County Library

16 items

16 items

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Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You c...Show more Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific Matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the Matchmakers will send you a list. Show less

Hot Dog

Hot Dog

by Salati, Doug

Picture Book - 2022

"A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed-- canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air" "A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed-- canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air" Show less

"A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed-- canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air" "A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed-- canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air" Show less

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Bark, George

Bark, George

by Feiffer, Jules

Picture Book - 1999

George is a puppy who just can't seem to bark. George is a puppy who just can't seem to bark. Show less

George is a puppy who just can't seem to bark. George is a puppy who just can't seem to bark. Show less

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Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

by Papp, Lisa

Picture Book - 2016

"Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try" "Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try" Show less

"Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try" "Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try" Show less

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Carl's Summer Vacation

Carl's Summer Vacation

by Day, Alexandra

Picture Book - 2008

"Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake" "Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake" Show less

"Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake" "Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake" Show less

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Forever Home

Forever Home

A Dog and Boy Love Story

by Cole, Henry

Picture Book - 2022

"Told without words, we follow a boy who wants a dog more than anything. Meanwhile, an abandoned dog is looking for a forever home. And that dog has his eye on our boy!" -- adapted from jacket "Told without words, we follow a boy who wants a dog more than anything. Meanwhile, an abandoned dog is looking for a forever home. And that dog has his eye on our boy!" -- adapted from jacket Show less

"Told without words, we follow a boy who wants a dog more than anything. Meanwhile, an abandoned dog is looking for a forever home. And that dog has his eye on our boy!" -- adapted from jacket "Told without words, we follow a boy who wants a dog more than anything. Meanwhile, an abandoned dog is looking for a forever home. And that dog has his eye on our boy!" -- adapted from jacket Show less

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I Want A Dog

I Want A Dog

by Agee, Jon

Picture Book - 2019

"A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter"--Provided by publisher "A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter"--Provided by publisher Show less

"A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter"--Provided by publisher "A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter"--Provided by publisher Show less

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The Detective Dog

The Detective Dog

by Donaldson, Julia

Picture Book - 2018

"When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, ...Show more "When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail. Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell loves--listening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories. One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone. Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job, and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the thief!" Show less

"When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, ...Show more "When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail. Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell loves--listening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories. One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone. Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job, and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the thief!" Show less

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Hello Goodbye Dog

Hello Goodbye Dog

by Gianferrari, Maria

Picture Book - 2017

"A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school" "A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school" Show less

"A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school" "A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school" Show less

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Can I Be your Dog?

Can I Be your Dog?

by Cummings, Troy

Picture Book - 2018

"A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results" "A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results" Show less

"A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results" "A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results" Show less

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Good Dog

Good Dog

by Doerrfeld, Cori

Picture Book - 2018

"When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He's nearly run over. And ...Show more "When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He's nearly run over. And he gets chased out of a bakery for being a "bad dog." But when the pup and the girl reunite in the park and she leaves behind her favorite doll, the puppy has a chance to prove just what a good dog he really is!" Show less

"When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He's nearly run over. And ...Show more "When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He's nearly run over. And he gets chased out of a bakery for being a "bad dog." But when the pup and the girl reunite in the park and she leaves behind her favorite doll, the puppy has a chance to prove just what a good dog he really is!" Show less

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I'm My Own Dog

I'm My Own Dog

by Stein, David Ezra

Picture Book - 2014

"A dog without a human companion fetches his own slippers and curls up at his own feet but cannot reach a certain itchy spot in the middle of his back, compelling him to leash a poor lonely human who will loyally offer a helpful scratch" "A dog without a human companion fetches his own slippers and curls up at his own feet but cannot reach a certain itchy spot in the middle of his back, compelling him to leash a poor lonely human who will loyally offer a helpful scratch" Show less

"A dog without a human companion fetches his own slippers and curls up at his own feet but cannot reach a certain itchy spot in the middle of his back, compelling him to leash a poor lonely human who will loyally offer a helpful scratch" "A dog without a human companion fetches his own slippers and curls up at his own feet but cannot reach a certain itchy spot in the middle of his back, compelling him to leash a poor lonely human who will loyally offer a helpful scratch" Show less

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Go, Dog. Go!

Go, Dog. Go!

by Eastman, P. D.

Easy Reader - 1989

"A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity" "A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity" Show less

"A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity" "A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity" Show less

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Is There A Dog in This Book?

Is There A Dog in This Book?

by Schwarz, Viviane

Picture Book - 2014

"Can cats and dogs share the same turf? Revisit the age-old dilemma with a hide-and-seek romp among furry friends" "Can cats and dogs share the same turf? Revisit the age-old dilemma with a hide-and-seek romp among furry friends" Show less

"Can cats and dogs share the same turf? Revisit the age-old dilemma with a hide-and-seek romp among furry friends" "Can cats and dogs share the same turf? Revisit the age-old dilemma with a hide-and-seek romp among furry friends" Show less

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Don't Eat Bees

Don't Eat Bees

(life Lessons From Chip the Dog)

by Petty, Dev

Picture Book - 2022

"Chip the dog shares the wisdom of his seven fruitful years of eating things he shouldn't." "Chip the dog shares the wisdom of his seven fruitful years of eating things he shouldn't." Show less

"Chip the dog shares the wisdom of his seven fruitful years of eating things he shouldn't." "Chip the dog shares the wisdom of his seven fruitful years of eating things he shouldn't." Show less

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Harry, the Dirty Dog

Harry, the Dirty Dog

by Zion, Gene

Picture Book - 1956

"When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots" "When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots" Show less

"When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots" "When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots" Show less

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