Short stories.

Bringing together quality, easy-to-read stories into theme-related collections, Reading Rainbow( anthologies are perfect for first-level readers. This pet-themed edition includes works by Marc Brown, Cynthia Rylant, Syd Hoff, Jack Prelutsky, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Henry Cole, Sucie Stevenson, and others.

A boy and the moon share a walk through his neighborhood.

Pet lovers will adore this funny romp about the ups and downs of day in the life of a kid and her canine. Walking your dog is easy...but only if your dog wants to walk. This bouncy day-in-the-life adventure shows what happens when you pair a spunky little girl with a dog who's as stubborn as he is furry. Debut author-illustrator team Elizabeth Stevens Omlor and Neesha Hudson use spare text and gorgeous ink-and-watercolor illustrations to show kids that working as a team requires cooperation, patience, and heart.

"Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? It turns out they know just what humans want - to be walked! And once they're on their way, these dogs will share exactly how to do it.Walking Your Human is a light-hearted look at the very different ideas dogs and humans have about what makes for a good walk. Readers and their dogs will howl with laughter at this hilarious story with colourful illustrations and memorable characters."