Children will love the fun rhymes and cute pictures of these cuddly and playful puppies, and they will learn about the many reasons to thank God for His special creations.

Woof! Mother Dog has TEN puppies. Nine have pink tongues. One has a blue tongue. Eight have pointed noses. Two have flat noses. Seven have floppy ears. Three have perky ears ... Yip! Yip! Ten puppies group and regroup. Mother dog counts and recounts. 9 + 1 = 10 8 + 2 = 10 7 + 3 = 10 ... Arf! Arf! Mother Dog has TEN puppies. No two are exactly alike. Each is remarkable. And, added together, they equal a family. Rrufff!

Following on from the launch of "The Magic Key" on BBC Educational television in September 2000, OUP is publishing its third wave of picture books based on the Magic Key adventure the characters have in each episode. This section of the television show is also due to be broadcast on Children's BBC television soon. * "The Magic Key" is currently being broadcast as a major 26 part BBC television series featuring the characters from Oxford Reading Tree. * The Oxford Reading Tree characters are recognized by children in virtually all primary schools, and know and loved by parents and children. * This is the first time BBC Education and BBC children's have jointly invested in a children's TV series. It will be shown on both. Transmission dates to be confirmed. * The series is produced by HIT Entertainment, makers of "Kipper", "Percy the Park Keeper" and "Bob the Builder" programmes. * A large range of merchandise is available through Marks and Spencer. * These are the only official tie-in picture story books featuring the Magic Key adventures. * These books follow on from the publication of thirteen story books and six activity books.

Wonderfully expressive portraits show the adorable delight of puppies--from newborns to one-year-olds--in this irresistible photography gift book.

Nominee for the 2019-2020 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award A puppy named Poppy hears a rustling behind her fence and does what any curious puppy would--digs a hole under! There she finds another puppy! The puppies find two more floppy puppy friends and go on a galloping, gamboling adventure...until they catch a fright and go racing back to their loving homes. Told in bouncing, rolling rhyme, this sweet story is sure to capture the hearts of little dog lovers everywhere.

Young readers can follow the transformation from floppy puppy to energetic dog in this book, one in a series of books that tracks the life cycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic.

What do dogs mean in America? How do Americans make meaning through their dogs? The United States has long expressed its cultural unconscious through canine iconography. Through our dogs, we figure out what we're thinking and who we are, representing by proxy the things that we don't quite want to recognize in ourselves. Often, it's a specific breed or type of dog that serves as an informal cultural mascot, embodying an era's needs, fears, desires, longings, aspirations, repressions, and hopeless contradictions. Combining cultural studies with personal narrative, this book creates a playful, speculative reading of American culture through its canine self-representations. Looking at seven different breeds or types over the last seven decades, readers will go on an intellectual dog walk through some of the mazes of American cultural mythology.

Anyone who lives with and loves dogs knows that they are smart. Really smart. They understand our body language and emotions, can be trained to perform important services, are devoted companions, and enjoy walks, tricks, dog sports or just hangin' out on the couch. So, how "Dog Smart" are you? What do you know or wish to know about the dog's history, perceptions, understanding of humans, and responses to different training methods? These topics and more come under the scrutiny of the Science Dog in Linda Case's latest myth-busting book. Learn to separate fact from fiction about the relationship between dogs and wolves, whether dominance should be a factor in dog training, what forms of reinforcement work best, and how to apply evidence-based training methods. "Dog Smart" will not only help you to be a better trainer, but will give you the tools for communicating the most current information about dogs to others - including the popular Science Dog character, neighbor Joe (who happens to know a lot about dogs).

This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.