We learn so much from our canine companions, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You’ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Life lessons from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. You’ll enjoy a wide variety in these 101 entertaining stories.

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs, and here are his favorites--one to a chapter. Among them are Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Electric Fred and his best friend, Pig; Dirk, the grim protector; and Josh, one of the remarkable border collies working on Paulsen's ranch today. My Life in Dog Years is a book for every dog lover and every Paulsen fan--a perfect combination that shows vividly the joy and wisdom that come from growing up with man's best friend.

When a race of elegant, superintelligent dogs arrives in twenty-first-century New York, they become instant celebrities, but, unable to adjust to the modern world and confronted with an incurable disease, they construct a fantastic castle and barricade themselves inside.

Tasse, a small Shih Tzu with a BIG attitude, has gotten herself into many troublesome situations. Much like a young child, she sometimes does not know how to solve these problems. She shares what she learned from her problems In The Monster Dog - Life's Lessons Learned. Tasse learns a really hard lesson when she sneaks out of her yard, gets lost, and meets Sport. She wants to go home, but he says, "Come with me, and let me show you some real fun." She confesses she really didn't want to, but "I wanted him to like me and I wanted him to be my friend." So, they went on down the street together. "Watch this!" he says as he knocks over a garbage can. A lady comes rushing out and Sport runs away leaving Tasse lost and scared and all alone. She determines that "from now on I will listen to my conscience and be more careful who I choose to be my friend."The thirteen stories in the book will delight children. They will help parents and teachers guide children in being welcoming, the consequences of being sneaky, gaining attention the right way, and learning about forgiveness. Beautifully illustrated, artist Katie Hunderosse, has created special pictures that enhance each story. Tasse freely admits that sometimes she just didn't know what to do. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy what The Monster Dog learned about life's lessons.

National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals--her friends--who have profoundly affected her in this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green.