Start at the farm
Begin with Home Is Where the Heart Is to meet Bo, his family, and the farm animals who return throughout the series.
Book Series · 16 Books
Good Dog Books
In order from Home Is Where the Heart Is to The Snow Show.
Farm puppy Bo narrates sixteen warm, funny adventures about family, friendship, chores, seasons, and the animals around him.
Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated
Reading order
How to Read the Good Dog Books
Read the sixteen numbered stories in order, beginning with Home Is Where the Heart Is. Each short adventure stands alone, but later books build on Bo's friendships and life on the farm.
Good Dog 4 Books in 1! is a bindup containing books 1–4, not a seventeenth story. Kind of a Pig Deal and Mouse in the Farmhouse were still forthcoming on this page's review date, so they are not included.
Sources: Simon & Schuster official series order, Official four-book bindup.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are gentle, heavily illustrated chapter books for newly independent readers. Problems involve animal misunderstandings, chores, storms, fireworks, getting lost, and worries about helping friends; suspense is brief and reassuring.
Bo is enthusiastic and sometimes impulsive, but the stories consistently emphasize kindness, cooperation, and making amends.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020
Home Is Where the Heart Is
By Cam Higgins, Ariel Landy (Illustrator)
A dog named Bo goes on a series of adventures to find his lost name tag
128 pages· 4,638 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud
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Summary: Bo, a spirited puppy, embarks on a farm-wide quest to find his missing dog tag. As spring showers turn the Davis Family Farm into a muddy playground, Bo enlists his barnyard friends in a lively search. From horse stalls to chicken coops, Bo's journey introduces a colorful cast of allies and rivals. Will Bo recover his tag amidst the chaos? Dive into this charming tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for young readers.
In reading order
Good Dog Series
16 books · Published 2020–2025
#1
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020
A dog named Bo goes on a series of adventures to find his lost name tag
#2
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$759
Raised in a Barn
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020
Can a farm puppy teach a new foal the ropes of farm life?
#3
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Herd You Loud and Clear
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020
A young dog named Bo learns to herd sheep with the help of his friends and Nanny Sheep
#4
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Fireworks Night
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
A dog and his friend try to catch a ball that lands in a mysterious forest, leading to the discovery of a secret fort.
#5
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The Swimming Hole
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
Can Bo learn to swim and join the summer fun?
#6
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Life Is Good
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
A farm puppy faces his first snowy day and helps freezing barn cats.
#7
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Barnyard Buddies
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022
Bo struggles to keep up with all the barnyard fun and friends.
#8
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$759
Puppy Luck
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022
A farm dog faces stormy days, testing his luck to chase away bad fortune.
#9
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Sweater Weather
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022
Bo the puppy uncovers a mystery in the pumpkin patch as sweater weather arrives.
#10
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All You Need Is Mud
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023
Can Bo and Zonks' muddy fun lead to true friendship?
#11
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Bo Hatches a Plan
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024
Bo must guard eggs, but chaos ensues when his playful friend arrives.
#12
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Beach Paws
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
A beach day turns into a rescue mission for a lost pup.
#13
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$759
The Bark Park
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024
Bo faces a puzzling pup at the dog park. Can they become friends?
#14
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This Little Pup Went to the Market
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025
Bo's market trip turns chaotic when a farm friend tags along.
#15
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How to Spy a Spy
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025
A surprise visitor stirs mystery on the farm. Can Bo solve it?
#16
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The Snow Show
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025
A winter chill threatens a farm's festive snow show.
From the same world
In-Universe Books
1 book · Published 2021
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$1398
Good Dog 4 Books in 1!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
A farm pup tackles lost tags, new foals, sheep herding, and fireworks.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Good Dog series?
There are 16 books in the Good Dog series. It began with Home Is Where the Heart Is in 2020, and the newest book, The Snow Show, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Good Dog books in?
Start with Home Is Where the Heart Is and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #16.
What ages are the Good Dog books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Good Dog book is the longest?
Home Is Where the Heart Is (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 4,638 words (128 pages).
Which Good Dog book is the shortest?
Barnyard Buddies (Book #7) is the shortest at 3,615 words (128 pages).
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