When I was a kid, I was on a constant hunt to find a good dog book to read. I wasn’t always successful. That’s why I created this blog, Best Dog Books. I hope this site will become a go-to resource for kids, parents, teachers, and librarians on a quest for a good dog book.
By no means is this list an exhaustive list of dog books that have earned a starred review from Kirkus. If you know of other dog books that should be on this list, please feel to reach out to me with titles and I’ll be happy to include them on Dog Reads. As I include new titles, I’ll update this list. So feel free to check back as often as you’d like.
For a quick and easy reference, the list is in alphabetical order by title.
Click on the title and it will bring you to the Kirkus Review. Click on the author’s name and it will direct you to the Best Dog Res interview.
Kirkus Starred Review List of DOG BOOKS:
A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean
Lara’s Gift by Annemarie O’Brien
Little Dog, Lost by Marion Dane Bauer
Mountain Dog by Margarita Engle
Summer of the Wolves by Polly Carlson-Voiles
The Dogs of Winter by Bobbie Pyron
For other great books about dogs, check out 101 Best Dog Books for Kids.
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