8 Precious Picture Books About Puppies to Read Aloud With Your Kids

What happens when high-energy toddlers encounter a high-energy puppy? Follow the adventures of kids and their pup in this memorable story that’s sure to remind you of great times with your four-legged friends.

This comical story follows the adventure of Norman, an adopted dog that won’t respond to commands or even his own name! A chance meeting at the park reveals why: He understands Chinese instead of English! How will the family adapt?

Princess Sheba is a fun, but naughty puppy that loves to travel the world. Follow along as she explores the beautiful continent of Africa.

Thinker is no ordinary puppy: He (along with his owner) is a poet! But Thinker has to remain silent, so his secret isn’t revealed to the world. How will Thinker keep his secret hidden when it is Pet Day at school? Follow along as Thinker and his human turn the world around them into verse.

Join Ana and Andrew as they conduct research in choosing their perfect pet! As they settle on the pet and decide on a name for it, they learn a powerful lesson about skin color and judging others.

This charming book tells the story of Charley’s first night home after being adopted. Although rules are set clearly as to where Charley can go and sleep, that quickly changes. This story is a great illustration of what happens when a new puppy comes home.

This charming story stars a young girl that goes to an animal shelter for a specific request: a puppy. But this unusual animal shelter has all sorts of different animals, like aardvarks, lizards and geese!

Many of us are familiar with Clifford the Big Red Dog. But he wasn’t always the huge dog we know and love. This book showcases his days as a small red puppy—but no matter his size, his heart is huge!