I Am the Codyman 

by Linda Stubbs

The book revolves around Cody, a Westie who lives in a hotel suite on his own tab, thanks to the generous (if eccentric) will of his recently departed mother. The hotel is required to search for appropriate guests to share his suite each night, all on Cody’s tab.

Cody tells his own story and his incredible sensitivity and intelligence allows him to solve problems, bring people together, and make the world a better place. Cody does have a slight attitude, which will make the reader laugh out loud.  You'll fall in love with Cody, and enjoy his unique perspective of the world.

I Am the Codyman is adult fiction but is suitable from ages 12 to 100.

In The Healing Paw: Not All Angels Have Wings, Billy Roberts, a medium, explores the healing powers that, he contends, animals "undoubtedly possess." Having personally benefited from his emotional connections to various (usually furry) animals, Roberts describes ways to establish such connections via pet astrology (Capricorns and Cancers of all species are often caretakers), meditating and telepathic communication, after-death encounters and "combining the powerful energies of color with your pet's own healing forces."

It isn't surprising that a Westie graces the cover of this book!

This is the perfect gift to give that hard-to-buy-for someone in your life. All the stories in this book give you a lump in the throat, heart-warming feeling all over.  Whether underscored by humor or deep emotion, all of the stories here share the same theme - -the strong, enigmatic bond between dog and master. A demonstrated bestseller in its original publication, Morrow has revised this volume to omit less popular stories and add contemporary stories by both famed and newer writers. Illustrated. 

If readers' cats and dogs could read they'd give up catnip and bones for this book. Their "people" are sure to love and treasure this book for years to come.  This volume honors the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Chicken Soup for Cats and Dogs is a joyous and inspiring collection--sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give. The stories in this collection celebrate those lovable furry, four-legged creatures that bring out the best in all of us, inspiring us to be happier, kinder, more understanding and more loving. Readers will discover that many of humanity's greatest heroes, healers and teachers are not humans at all, but those amazing cats and dogs that brighten all our lives. 

Love of Dogs, in the tradition of the bestsellers Love of Labs and Love of Goldens, is the supreme tribute to our best friend. Combining the writing of well-known authors such as James Herriot, E. B. White, Walter D. Edmonds, John Taintor Foote, Albert Payson Terhune, and Jilly Cooper with spectacular color photography, comical black and white shots, and dog paintings, Love of Dogs will appeal to dog owners everywhere.  This book consists of stories of incredible courage, unflinching loyalty, and unconditional love, illustrated with the best full-color photos of favorite breeds (as well as of lovable mutts). Love of Dogs makes it clear why we share our lives-and our hearts-with our canine pals. 

The finest collection of poems about dogs ever published is a splendid anthology of verse that runs the gamut of emotions from deep grief to classic comedy -- the perfect gift for any dog lover.  This illustrated gift book designed for dog fanciers contains more than 150 poems of tribute and affection about canine companions by such authors as Elizabeth Bishop, Richard Wilbur, Raymond Carver, Adrienne Rich, and William Carlos Williams.  Over 50 percent of all proceeds goes to animal welfare organizations.

Give a Dog a Bone : Stories, Poems, Jokes and Riddles About Dogs 
by Joanna Cole (Compiler), Stephanie Calmenson (Compiler) 

A young dog-lover's collection highlights rollicking canine jokes and riddles that are complemented by such timeless tales as James Herriot's "The Market Square Dog,"" and Frank Asch's "The Last Puppy."  This a lighthearted anthology for reading aloud.   There's a touching Cynthia Rylant story featuring Henry and his huge pet, Mudge, and for a slightly older audience, there's a true adventure of Barry, the brave rescue dog who saves a girl buried in mountain snow. Other entries include a funny rebus tale, a double-page spread of interesting facts, and lots of jokes in words and pictures. Reading Level: Ages 9-12. 

These agreeable poems chronicle a day in the life of a little dog doing little dog things. After the obligatory cold nose wakes the dog's young keeper, the dog duels the vacuum cleaner, surveys the territory from the window, gives the letter carrier notice, curls like a watch spring into a spot of sunlight, snoozes, duels with a beetle, makes a mess, tears things apart, serves and protects. Otani has made the dog a playful terrier type all vim and vinegar--although the rest of the artwork is attractively delicate. George plays with words with a sure hand; just as surely, Otani picks up on their expressive qualities, e.g., showing the bedraggled pup in ``Bath,'' ``Dripping and soggy,/Little Dog/really is/little.'' A charming glimpse of life with a small dog, and its small but satisfying pleasures.  Reading level:  Ages 4-8

What are the roots of the modern partnership between dogs and humans? The dog is the earliest domesticated animal, descended from wolves and early recognized as a useful companion by Stone Age people. This new book, based on a television series, looks at the human-animal relationship as demonstrated in traditional societies, largely untouched by industrialization. The authors traveled to seven countries and visited with local dog-keeping groups to look at how the dogs were integrated into society.  The authors present a lyrical look at traditional people for whom dogs are more than pampered pets -- they are an integral part of their lives and often essential to their survival.  The full-color photos of dogs most of us are not familiar with enhance a book that will be in demand.

Are You As Happy As Your Dog? 
by Alan Cohen, Alan Gordon (Illustrator) 

For those who have a special connection with your fur friend, this five-star book is a gem!

This book shows how in tune our dogs are with themselves, and better yet, with us. The reflection is so genuine between our pets and ourselves. You will laugh, you will cry and best of all you will ask yourself  "Am I as Happy as My Dog?"  Highly recommend inspiring gift book for any pet lover.

In 1943 in a sleepy town on the banks of the Yazoo River, a boy fell in love with a puppy with a lively gait and an intelligent way of listening.  The two grew up together having the most wonderful adventures. A classic story of a boy, a dog, and small-town America, My Dog Skip belongs on the same shelf as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Russell Baker's Growing Up. The author offers a poignant, beautifully-written account of growing up in the rural South of the 1940s, sharing anecdotes about his extraordinary dog, Skip, and reflecting on the relationship between a young boy and his beloved pet. It will enchant readers of all ages for years to come. 

A national bestseller and a world treasure! 

This is the book that started it all.  All Creatures Great and Small is the first book of warm tales of the Yorkshire Dales from the English country veterinarian, Dr. James Herriot. This is the heartwarming true story and critically acclaimed memoir that follows Dr. Herriot as he cares for all creatures great and small and enjoys life with his unusual neighbors. Enjoy his warm, joyous, humorous and natural storytelling ability in one of the most beloved books of our time! 

Collections of wise and witty words from the famous and the infamous. These books contain the best, the most apt, the most eloquent or simply the most amusing quotations about a theme. The text is set within tinted borders and illustrated throughout with over 30 posters and fine art paintings.
 

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