Dog Diaries

Description

It is the first annual meeting of the WOOF Society. Dogs of all different backgrounds and breeds have gathered together to listen to the stories of twelve dogs from around the world and throughout history. Abu is the ruler of ancient Egypt, but Miu, the Royal Cat, continues to challenge him, except at night. Tidbit, the runt of his litter, becomes a star singer at the Grand Ole Opry. Jip leads his blinded master back home from the Civil War. Mimi, a dog living in Paris, shares her tips on bathroom protocol and dinnertime etiquette. And eight more! Humorous and at times touching, this collection of ultra-short stories is perfect for dog-loving reluctant readers.

Newbery Medalist Betsy Byars and her two daughters, Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers, have together written several popular story collections. Betsy Byars lives in South Carolina, and her daughters live in Georgia. betsybyars.com; betsyduffey.com Erik Brooks has illustrated Boo's Dinosaur by Betsy Byars and Who Has These Feet by Laura Hulbert. He lives in the Methow Valley in north central Washington. erikbrooks.com

"This collection of short stories combines the bedrocks of mass appeal: dogs, humor, and short chapters brimming with illustrations." --Booklist "A great choice for newly independent readers or sharing with groups." --Kirkus on Cat Diaries "Drama, humor, excitement, and love fuel these short, well-written stories that are certain to be relished by dog lovers." --Booklist on My Dog, My Hero