A dog follows the bus to school, where he meets the teacher and takes part in the activities of the class.

Return to the world of devoted working dogs and the humans they love in a new book from the best-selling author of Stella.

Gus is a livestock guardian dog with one job—protecting his farm from coyotes and foxes. He likes keeping the sheep, the chickens, and his humans safe, and he's very good at it.

One day, Diego and his dad come to visit the farm, and Gus immediately connects to the small boy. They both like to

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"You don't have to be a mind reader, because in The Secret Thoughts of Dogs those silent musings are finally revealed. Filled with endearing mischief and uproarious confessions, get ready to laugh out loud when you discover just what your best friend is really pondering."--Amazon.com.

"Simple text and full color photography introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the dog breed West Highland White Terriers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own- they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return-and the babysitter...

When Bailey meets eight-year-old Ethan, he quickly figures out his purpose: to play with the boy, to explore the Farm during summers with the boy, and to tidy the boy's dishes by licking them clean (only when Mom isn't watching). But Bailey soon learns that life isn't always so simple--that sometimes bad things happen--and that there can be no greater purpose than to protect the boy he loves.

Told in rhyming text, Pig is a greedy pug, who insists on always winning, and throws a tantrum if anything thwarts him--until one day he swallows not only all his food, but his bowl as well and when his friend Trevor saves him he learns a valuable lesson on sharing.

"What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without the help of humans? Many people assume that dogs are so dependent on people that they could not and would not survive in a world without us. But is this true? And why does it matter to contemplate such a scenario? In this book, the authors argue that dogs would, as a species, survive without us and that imagining a world for dogs without humans...

Our favorite party animal Stanley, the star of The Adventures of Stanley series, is back. This time, once he discovers a way out of the yard, he's in for an exciting late-night ride with his friends!

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of German Shepherds. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.