5 Pawesome Books for Your Kiddo’s Summer Reading List

1. Little Mona Meets a Pup

   By: S. Renee Mac

Little Mona Meets a Pup is a youth picture book that tells the true story of the author’s experience meeting a scared wet pup on a chilly, rainy day. Written by a Texas neighbor in Louisiana, this book is a story about long lasting friendship and the love between a girl and her pup. 

2. A Kid’s Guide to Dogs: How to Train, Care for, and Play and Communicate with Your Amazing Pet! 

   By: Arden Moore

Written by Texas author and pet first aid instructor Arden Moore, this book provides a comprehensive guide for child dog owners to learn about how to care for their furry brother or sister. The book features fun tips and tricks to ownership, how to teach your dog tricks and commands, trivia quizzes, and DIY arts and crafts for kids to do with their doggos. This fun book is a must-read for any young pet owner. 

3. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment 

   By: Dav Pilkey 

Written by the esteemed author of the Captain Underpants series, Pilkey has done it again creating a full-color illustrated comic-style book about part dog, part man who digs into deception and rolls over robbers. This fun book is sure to keep your kids reading and laughing. This book is sure to make reading fun and engaging.  

4. Hank the Cowdog: The Frozen Rodeo

   By: John R. Erikson

Many Millennials grew up reading Hank the Cowdog, and now your kids can too. In the latest installment of the series, Hank helps Slim and Loper as their cattle get out in an ice storm. Their cattle roping adventure is full of mishaps and what turns into a frozen rodeo. 

5. Cat Dog Dog

   By: Nelly Buchet

This laugh out loud picture book tells the story of a mixed animal household as two pet parents become a couple and move in together. The house now features two dogs and a cat, as the pets adapt to life together. This book tells the story of how to adapt when life throws you curveballs, and is sure to resonate with any kids dealing with changes in their life.