Children's Books for Parents and Teachers - book reviews and suggestions for parents and teachers.
Animals

A herd of lively new books about beasts, beetles, and hilarious little pets

Where’s Spot?
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Spot’s more colorful than ever! With a striking new cover to show him off, this lift-the-flap paperback has Spot’s mom looking for her lost puppies — especially Spot. But where is he? Little readers will have a bow-wow-wonderful time looking for the popular pooch, too.


Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Limited

Did you know that dogs can outrun an Olympic sprinter and “speak” three languages? Or that they can tell when storms are coming and even predict earthquakes before they happen? These are just a few of the doggone fascinating facts to discover in this ultimate companion book for young dog owners and admirers. World-renowned dog expert and author Dr. Stanley Coren knows our four-legged friends better than anyone, and this book is jam-packed with stories and photographs to engage and delight children.