Tag Archives: dogs

Awesome Picture Book: Mister Bud Wears the Cone by Carter Goodrich

Posted on May 23, 2015 by CSL Children's Department

At one point, our Great Dane had to wear an Elizabethan collar (one of those ridiculous-looking cones that you put on your dog when they have an injury that they can’t stop licking). I remember her bumbling around the house, knocking into … Continue reading →

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Awesome Picture Book: Shoe Dog by Megan McDonald

Posted on June 13, 2014 by CSL Children's Department

Just like Boot & Shoe, the scruffy main character of Shoe Dog stole my heart immediately. As soon as I started reading, I discovered that although adorable, this little dog would be a mischievous companion in real life! Shoe Dog is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Program: Furry Friends: Reading With Dogs

Posted on March 28, 2013 by CSL Children's Department

If you guessed that Furry Friends: Reading with Dogs involves real dogs in the library, you’re right! I can’t gush enough about this program. Furry Friends: Reading with Dogs begins on April 10, 2013. Two friendly and loving therapy dogs from Therapeutic Paws … Continue reading →

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Favourite : Higglety Pigglety Pop by Maurice Sendak

Posted on October 19, 2012 by CSL Children's Department

I wish I had read this book as a child. Instead, I heard about this book for the first time when watching the documentary Tell Them Anything You Want, a portrait of Maurice Sendak released in 2009 (and available here … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gem: The Underneath by Kathi Appelt

Posted on September 8, 2012 by CSL Children's Department

As Kayleigh said recently in her post about the highly acclaimed, award-winning book Black Juice, something is not exactly hidden when it has been praised. The Underneath, by Kathi Appelt with beautiful illustrations by David Small, was a National Book Award finalist and … Continue reading →

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