Children's books about dogs
They're man's best friend, so we had to dedicate a booklist to them. This booklist features classic reads as well as newer books, all about different dogs and canines. Although there may be a couple of cats thrown into the mix too.
Have a look at our great collection of books featuring dogs for children aged three and older.
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Kipper's Birthday
Mick Inkpen, Illustrator: Mick Inkpen
Hodder Children's BooksKipper is working hard preparing for his birthday. He bakes a very interesting cake to share with his friends and makes beautiful invitations but is too tired to deliver them.
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Fleabag
Helen Stephens
Alison Green BooksA small, scruffy dog visits the park every day and looks longingly at the other dogs who all have people to take for walks.
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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Lynley Dodd
PuffinThis hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town
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Claude in the City
Alex T Smith, Illustrator: Alex T Smith
Hodder Children's BooksClaude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life! When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude heads for the city, where pigeons, beret shops and robberies await.
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Dogs Go Shopping
Sharon Rentta
Alison Green BooksMax and Mummy are shopping for a birthday present for Daddy, and where do dogs go shopping? In the ‘Just for Dogs’ shopping centre of course!
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Oh No, George!
Chris Haughton
Walker BooksGeorge is a dog with a big personality and he LOVES cake, rubbish bins and chasing Cat.
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The Adventures of Tintin
Hergé Translated by Michael Turner and Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper
EgmontResourceful junior reporter Tintin embarks on a series of exciting international adventures, accompanied by his faithful dog Snowy, in this favourite series.
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A Walk in the Park
Anthony Browne
Walker BooksA welcome republication for an Anthony Browne classic from 1977. Two children from very different backgrounds (and their dogs) make friends where their parents cannot.
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A Dog Called Flow
Pippa Goodhart Illustrated by Anthony Lewis
Troika BooksThis is a powerful story that clearly leads its reader through the struggles of dyslexia. But it is also an adventurous tale of a boy and his dog and the powerful friendship between them.
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Space Dog
Mini Grey
Jonathan CapeVisually and graphically inventive, packed with tongue-in-cheek humour and witty details, this comic-style picture book delights in subverting the conventions of epic space adventure!
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Philomena - The Cat Who Thinks She’s a Dog
Jessie Wall
Wacky Bee BooksPhilomena is a cat with an identity crisis. Having been brought up with a puppy, she is now convinced she is actually a dog herself. The plot is simple but fun, and carries a gentle message about being yourself.
