Books About Puppies · 55 titles considered

The Best Puppies Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about puppies? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Puppies

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

Biscuit Wins a Prize

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator)

A restless puppy's charm wins hearts and a prize at the pet show.

32 pages· 161 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 910 ratings

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Summary: Biscuit, the energetic yellow puppy, is at the pet show, surrounded by old and new friends. His excitement makes it hard to stay still, even for the judge. Can his boundless friendliness win him a prize? Join Biscuit on this delightful adventure where his charm might just capture more than a ribbon. Discover how a little puppy's big heart can make a difference in unexpected ways.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

Chewy and Chica

By Ellen Miles · The Puppy Place series

Two siblings compete to train chihuahua puppies. Who will succeed?

144 pages· 19,322 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 781 ratings

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Summary: Lizzie and Charles Peterson are locked in a playful rivalry, each determined to prove they're the best dog trainer. When two chihuahua puppies, Chewy and Chica, enter their lives, the siblings each take one under their wing. As they embark on this training challenge, tensions rise and lessons are learned. Can the Petersons navigate their sibling rivalry and find a home for these adorable pups? Discover the heartwarming journey of competition, cooperation, and canine companionship.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Biscuit and the Baby

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator) · Biscuit I Can Read series

A puppy tries to meet a new baby in the house.

32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 1,092 ratings

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Summary: Biscuit, the little yellow puppy, is eager to meet the new baby. But with the baby asleep, Biscuit must learn patience and quietness. Will Biscuit manage to make a new friend without waking the baby? Join this charming adventure perfect for young readers, filled with simple words and delightful illustrations.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

Rascal

By Ellen Miles · Book #4 in the The Puppy Place series

A young girl learns to overcome her fear of horses and helps a misbehaved puppy find a new home.

80 pages· 10,572 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 1,139 ratings

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Summary: Lizzie and Charles Peterson love fostering puppies, but their latest charge, Rascal, a spirited Jack Russell terrier, is living up to his name. As Rascal's antics escalate, the siblings face the challenge of finding him the perfect forever home. Can they tame his wild side and match him with a family who will embrace his playful nature? Discover the heartwarming journey of finding the right place for every puppy.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

December Dog

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Calendar Mysteries series

A lost puppy on Christmas Eve leads to a mystery. Can the kids find its owner?

80 pages· 7,069 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 560 ratings

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Summary: On Christmas Eve, Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy discover a lost puppy with a torn tag. Intended as a gift, the puppy's owner is a mystery. Can the kids unravel the clues and find who the puppy belongs to before Christmas morning? Join their festive adventure filled with friendship and surprises.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Biscuit's Big Friend

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator) · Biscuit I Can Read series

A small puppy and a big dog are good friends and have fun playing together.

32 pages· 137 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 826 ratings

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Summary: Biscuit, the little yellow puppy, meets Sam, a big dog with boundless energy. Eager to join in Sam's adventures, Biscuit discovers the challenges of keeping pace. Can this tiny pup prove that size doesn't matter when it comes to friendship and fun? Follow Biscuit's heartwarming journey as he learns that even the smallest can achieve big things.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

New Girl in Town

By Marilyn Easton · Book #1 in the LEGO Friends series

A puppy escape threatens a pet event. Can teamwork save the day?

64 pages· 4,300 words· Est. 36 min read

4.2 Goodreads · 192 ratings

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Summary: Olivia, new to Heartlake City, volunteers at the pet adoption booth, eager to make friends. But chaos ensues when a puppy escapes, ruining the event preparations. Now, Olivia faces the challenge of turning four new enemies into allies. Can she and her fellow volunteers, Andrea, Emma, Mia, and Stephanie, unite to save the Petacular? With time running out, teamwork is their only hope. Will they overcome their differences and succeed, or will the event end in disaster?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Biscuit's New Trick

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator) · Biscuit I Can Read series

A puppy learns to fetch a ball.

32 pages· 126 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 1,135 ratings

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Summary: A playful pup named Biscuit refuses to fetch a ball, but when it lands in a mud puddle, everything changes. Suddenly eager, Biscuit is ready to show off a surprising new trick. What could have sparked this sudden enthusiasm? Dive into Biscuit's muddy adventure and find out what makes this game of fetch so irresistible.

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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1999

Bathtime for Biscuit

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator) · Biscuit I Can Read series

A puppy named Biscuit resists taking a bath, but eventually gets clean with the help of his friend Puddles.

32 pages· 149 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 1,459 ratings

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Summary: Biscuit, the playful yellow puppy, is supposed to take a bath, but he'd rather roll in the mud with his friend Puddles. As chaos ensues, will Biscuit ever get clean? Join this delightful adventure filled with fun and mischief, perfect for young readers eager to see if Biscuit's bath time will finally happen. With simple language and charming illustrations, this story invites children to explore the joys and challenges of bath time through Biscuit's playful antics. Will the little puppy's love for mud win, or will he finally embrace the bubbles?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007

Biscuit's Day at the Farm

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator)

A puppy named Biscuit helps on a farm and gets into various adventures with the animals.

32 pages· 144 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 813 ratings

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Summary: Join Biscuit, the curious little yellow puppy, on a delightful farm adventure. Eager to help, Biscuit meets friendly hens, geese, and a playful piglet who just can't resist following him. As Biscuit explores the farm, young readers will enjoy simple language and charming illustrations, perfect for early reading fun. What surprises await Biscuit and his new friends on this lively day at the farm?

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