Meet the marvelous Pyes-- There is Mrs. Pye, the youngest mother in town; Mr. Pye, a famous bird man, who handles all the nation's important bird problems; Rachel Pye, who is so reasonable she can make unreasonable ideas sound like good ones; Jerry Pye, who knows about rocks of all sorts and plans to grow up to be a rock man; Uncle Bennie, who is Jerry and Rachel's uncle--even though he's onl ...

Dog be gone!The big old dog wants to play. Can the little boy make him go away?

Illus. in full color. Many kinds of dogs in a variety of fun-filled activities.

"Harry, a shaggy white dog with black spots, hated baths so much that one day he buried the scrubbing brush in the backyard, ran away from home, and had a wonderful day. Drawings full of action and humor."--"The Horn Book."

The unbreakable bond between Moose and his owner Zara is brilliantly conveyed through metaphor; "Hello smelled like homemade cookies" but "Goodbye was hide without seek. Entertaining antics flood each colorful page that lead to a problem-solved, "hello" resolution.

Old friends, new adventures!Henry Huggins is saving up for the bicycle of his dreams, but his plans to earn money don't quite work out as he'd hoped. From selling bubble gum on the playground to helping out with his friend Scooter's paper route, everything Henry tries seems to lead to trouble. Luckily, Henry's neighborhood friend Beezus Quimby is ready to step in and lend a hand.

The final book of Rylant and Stevenson's bestselling series is now in a Ready-To-Read format. Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to their first sleepover in Patrick's attic. From monster movies to buckets of popcorn, it promises to be full of fun. Full color.

Henry and his dog Mudge get acquainted with a cat in this eighth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And when they meet a scruffy but lovable cat, it looks like they've made a new friend!

Henry and his dog Mudge build an indoor castle in this eleventh Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And on a long weekend, they build a glorious indoor castle, complete with knights and kings!

There's going to be a snowman building contest in the park, and Henry and his father (and of course Mudge) are entering it. Will they win a prize? Full-color illustrations.

When Uncle Jake arrives with a trunk full of boards, Henry can hardly wait to start climbing. But when it's all finished, there's a major problem: Mudge can't climb. How can Mudge share the fun? Full color.

Henry, his parents, and his dog Mudge take a vacation out West, where they enjoy tumbleweeds, desert animals, souvenirs, and the wide open spaces. Full color.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

The hard-hitting plot creates suspense and action that will appeal to reluctant readers. NOTE: Sensitive readers may have difficulty with brief descriptions of organized dog-fighting. However, the book provides great opportunities to discuss problem-solving and decision-making.

More hilarious adventures with two fun and funny canines! Great for reading aloud and for young readers wanting a bit of humor in their reading.

The subtle dance of friendship is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair. Howe's funny and endearing world of ginger tea, no-bean chili, and firefly watching is brought to life in cozy watercolors by Gay in this tender chapter book about what it means to be friends. Full color.

These tales of friendship are as humorous as they are heartwarming. Great characters!

Ava, a chocolate Lab with an amazing nose, proved her abilities in rescue drills held at the ski resort. When a real emergency develops, can she and her human friend Nate come to the rescue? Featuring an entertaining mix of storytelling and informative details, the book will especially appeal to young dog lovers.

Being responsible for the safety of others is a big job, but Jax, a livestock guardian dog, is up to the challenge. Coyotes? No problem. Rambunctious puppies? No problem. But then a mountain lion shows up, threatening the sheep Jax protects. A tense showdown ensues, insuring young readers will keep turning the pages as Jax tells his own story. The post-story pages feature interesting information a ...

A perfect introduction to causes and effects in a most humorous way. Dog is full of energy and ideas, so when one request is granted, he gets an idea for another, which of course leads to another. Sparse text enable processing of humorous actions and anticipating what Dog might do next. A perfect read aloud.