5 books about dogs that your kids will love

Here’s a list of 5 books about dogs that your kids will love. So, to treat you, we’re not going to hold back—we’re sharing a selection of books that are truly dog-gone great!

Children's books about dogs: our recommendation

While it can sometimes be difficult to instill a love of reading in our children, we’re convinced that by sparking their interest from a very young age through their love for their favorite pet, you’ll pique their curiosity. And later on, this will help shape them into adults who respect animals.

And if your child isn’t motivated enough to read on their own when the time comes, it’s unlikely they’ll refuse to have a story read to them instead.

So, as you can see, we’re here to help! We’ve selected five books about dogs for you to share with your children—stories that are heartwarming, touching, or downright hilarious, and of course, all about man’s best friend.
Happy reading.

Mes p’tits Docs – Children’s Books About Dogs

Ages 3 and up
Author: Stéphanie Ledu
Illustrator: Mélanie Roubineau
Publisher: Milan

Dogs: Man’s best friend? In any case, they’re one of children’s favorite companions. Who is the dog’s ancestor? What are the different breeds? What is a stray dog? Why does it mark its territory? How are puppies born? How do you properly care for your dog? A “Little Guide” for young dog owners who are loving but responsible. It’s our favorite among the 5 books about dogs that your children will love

Chien pourri – Children's Books About Dogs

Ages 6 and up
Author: Colas Gutman
Illustrator: Marc Boutavant
Publisher: École des loisirs

His dream is to be a good little dog for his grandma. But he’s Chien Pourri. He reeks of sardines and trash cans swarming with flies; his fur looks like Grandma Lucette’s rug that was thrown away at the dump 10 years ago; and on top of that, he’s not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed (which are dirty, to boot). But one day, he decides to travel the world to find himself a master… Don’t hesitate to come discover the adventures of Chien Pourri and his buddy Chaplapla at the Olympics, in a trash can that travels back in time, skiing, and more. They’ve earned their place among children’s books about dogs.

The Nameless Dog – Children's Books About Dogs

Ages 6 and up
Author: Joël Egloff
Illustrator: Gaëtan Dorémus
Publisher: Albin Michel

Monsieur Baratin is a solitary man. He owns a pet shop, which he tends to with care, but he seems to have made it a rule never to become attached to anything or anyone. This explains why the Dog, the main character of this story, has no name. While, over time, all the other animals find an owner, the Dog fails to appeal to anyone. Out of a sense of professional duty, Monsieur Baratin often takes him for walks; he even invites him to share a Christmas Eve dinner, yet he remains true to his principles: there is no question of officially adopting the Dog.
Yet, little by little, the Dog and Monsieur Baratin become indispensable to one another, and one day, finally, the man’s last reservations crumble…

A Dog for Life: Or the Story of an Unforgettable Journey

Ages 9 and up
Author: L.S. Matthews
Publisher: Bayard Jeunesse

John and Tom want to save their dog, who understands men. John Hawkins lives with his older brother Tom and their mother in a small house in a remote village in northern Scotland. Their father, originally from the South, who died in a factory accident, had never been accepted by their mother’s family. John and Tom have an extraordinary dog, a gift from their father, who understands human language. The two brothers can communicate with her, even through their thoughts. This dog is far more intelligent than most humans. But soon, Tom falls seriously ill, and everything falls apart. Especially since the doctors have ordered the dog to be kept away for the duration of the treatment, to avoid any risk of infection. The mother has contacted the animal shelter: Mouse will be euthanized. For the boys, this is unthinkable. Tom will never find the strength to recover if it comes at the cost of Mouse’s life. They have to find someone willing to take care of the dog for as long as it takes! But who? The boys think of their only relative, their father’s brother, whom they don’t know and who lives in the south of England. Their mother refuses. So the boys devise a secret plan, with the help of their dog. And little John, who has never left his village, will set off on the road with her for a long journey. An essential addition to your collection of children’s books about dogs.

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Ages 10 and up
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Folio Junior

Is there any need to introduce this classic of world literature and the most famous and quintessentially British of private detectives? The dramatic circumstances surrounding Sir Charles’s death have reawakened memories of the curse that hangs over the Baskerville family: indeed, as soon as the hour of death strikes for one of them, a demon appears in the form of a monstrous hound. Sherlock Holmes, having been informed of the case, sends his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, to watch over Sir Henry Baskerville, the family’s last heir, while he himself, determined to shed light on this mystery, conducts his investigation without anyone’s knowledge… A classic that deserves a spot among the 5 books about dogs your kids will love!

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