Since prehistory, dogs have served as man's best friend, giving us loyalty, assistance and boundless inspiration. Dogs offer comfort and amusement to their owners; they provide solace when we're sad, entertaining antics when we're bored and affection every day. To poets in particular, these beloved creatures are the most bountiful muses, as they bark, yip, hunt, fetch, growl and slumber, reflecting back at us our most heartfelt tenderness and often rewarding us with unconditional love we scarcely deserve. Dog Poems offers a litter of verses in celebration of our most faithful companions by some of the greatest poets of all time.

The truth I do not stretch or shove When I state that the dog is full of love. I've also found, by actual test, A wet dog is the lovingest. 'The Dog' by Ogden Nash The relationship between us humans and our dogs has inspired many of the world's greatest poets. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, the poems in this beautifully illustrated anthology are a true celebration of the faithful, affectionate, delightful dog. The perfect gift for dog lovers.

These poems were meant to bring to view Your special charms - each one of you. So other folks might understand How each of you became my friend.

This title includes over twelve poems by known poets like Eleanor Farjeon, Linda Knaus and James S. Tippett to name a few. Young readers will enjoy the vivid illustrations and the engaging poems all about pets. There are sidebars to every poem explaining terminology such as themes, homonyms, repetition, and imagery. This title also gives ideas on how to keep a poetry journal, put on a poetry reading and research other poets and poems to learn more!

This is the first children's book by Keith N. Waldrop. This poems are based on the adventures of his three little dogs that keep him entertained while he is writing his Flash Poems. Puppy Poems is the adventures of Tolle, Toby, and Tanner. These are fun poems with lessons for all ages.

A collection of poems about our furry friends the canine.

This is the next book in the series Puppy Poems by Keith N. Waldrop. Puppy Poems Summer Fun are children poems about all the fun things we do in the summer after school is out. Read the continued story of Tollie, Toby, and Tanner (the 3Ts) as they journey through life and have fun.

This is the last book of the Puppy Poems Series by Keith N. Waldrop. This book has wonderful poems about Christmas that captures many of the things we all do around Christmas. It has fun with Tollie, Toby, and Tanner and introduces some new friends the 3T's get for Christmas.

This small collection of poems by dogs expresses the range of emotions and experiences of canines in the human world, including frenzy, joy, frustration, despair, and delight. Whether ensconced on a velvet pillow or inhabiting the margins of a junkyard, the dogs have something important to say. The volume includes space for the reader to record poems of his or her own dogs. Proceeds from the first edition will be donated by the editor to the RGV Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic in McAllen, Texas.

Each unit includes the following components: Illustrated poem page -- Pocket chart word cards -- Pocket chart picture cards -- Student illustration page -- Mini book version of the poem -- Home/school connection activity -- Daily activities -- Literature links.