Dogs Storytime
Books:
The last puppy by Frank Asch.
New York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1980.
The last born of nine puppies worries that he will be the last chosen for a pet of a new owner.
Hello, Biscuit! story by Alyssa Satin Capucilli; pictures by Pat Schories.
New York: HarperCollinsPublishers, c1998.
When the new puppy arrives, his young owner tries to decide on a name for it.
Old Mother Hubbard by Jane Cabrera.
New York: Holiday House, 2001.
Light-hearted illustrations accompany this version of the familiar nursery rhyme about an old woman and her playful dog.
Dirty Henry by Lucy Dickens.
New York, N.Y., U.S.A.: Viking, 1991.
Henry is only happy when he's rolling in the mud or digging in the trash. At last he is sent to Miss Pink's for a clean, new look; but how long will it last?
Angus and the ducks told and pictured by Marjorie Flack.
New York: Doubleday, [1989], c1930.
A curious Scottish terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge.
Ten silly dogs: a countdown story by Lisa Flather.
New York: Orchard Books, c1999.
A backwards counting story about ten silly dogs running in the park, racing through a lot, going for a swim, and engaging in other activities that gradually leave each of them behind one at a time.
Sit, Truman by Dan Harper; illustrated by Barry Moser & Cara Moser.
San Diego: Harcourt, 2001.
A busy day in the life of Truman the dog includes walks, play time, and a little dog named Oscar.
Our new puppy by Isabelle Harper; illustrated by Barry Moser.
New York: Sky Blue Press/Scholastic, c1996.
When the puppy Floyd joins the family, Eliza and Isabelle see how Rosie the family dog reacts and learn what it is like having and being a younger sibling.
Fang by Barbara Shook Hazen; illustrations by Leslie Holt Morrill.
New York: Atheneum, 1987.
Although he is big and looks fierce, Fang the dog is afraid of so many things that he is even afraid of himself.
Lucky goes to school! by Gail Herman; illustrated by Norman Gorbaty.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2001.
While his boy spends the day at school, Lucky the dog spends a happy day with his dog friends.
Cosmo zooms by Arthur Howard.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace, c1999.
Cosmo the dog discovers a special talent when he accidentally takes a nap on a skateboard.
Daisy knows best by Lisa Kopper.
New York: Dutton Children's Books, 1999.
When Baby tags along with Daisy and her puppies, everyone ends up needing a bath.
Ten dogs in the window: a countdown book by Claire Masurel; illustrated by Pamela Paparone.
New York: North South Books, c1997.
After ten dogs are placed in a display window for the whole wide world to see, one by one their numbers diminish until the last canine departs with its new owner.
Roly-poly puppies: a counting book by Elaine Moore; illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers.
New York: Scholastic, c1996.
Rhyming text and illustrations introduce the numbers one through ten as an ever-growing group of puppies play outdoors.
What Faust saw by Matt Ottley.
New York: Dutton Children's Books, c1995.
When Faust the watchdog tries to alert his family to some otherworldly creatures in the neighborhood, his efforts lead to a series of unexpected adventures.
Who said meow? by Maria Polushkin; illustrated by Ellen Weiss.
New York: Bradbury Press, c1988.
Puppy tries to find out which animal makes the new sound he hears.
Puppy and me by Dorothy Stott.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, c1993.
Puppy loves to play with his pals. Lift the flaps and join the fun!
Can I be good? by Livingston and Maggie Taylor; illustrated by Ted Rand.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1993.
Although he wants to be good, a big dog keeps doing things that get him into trouble.
McDuff comes home by Rosemary Wells; pictures by Susan Jeffers.
New York: Hyperion Books for Children, c1997.
McDuff the little white dog gets lost while chasing a bunny and needs help finding his way home.
Harry, the dirty dog, by Gene Zion. Pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham.
New York, Harper c1956
When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots.
No roses for Harry. Pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham.
New York, Harper c1958
Harry the dog finds a graceful way to dispose of his new sweater with roses on it.
Poetry:
CAESAR'S SONG
Bow-wow-wow!
Whose dog art thou?
Little Tom Tinker's dog,
Bow-wow-wow!
FRIEND DOG
dog
you
are my friend
and
I
am your friend
dog
we are for
each
other
. . .
friend and dog
because
you are both
and they
are both the same
that
is
Your
name.
~Arnold Adoff~
Flannelboard:
Old Mother Hubbard
Words, pattern, and instructions can be found in:
The flannel board storytelling book by Judy Sierra.
Bronx, NY: H.W. Wilson Co., 1987.
Puppet:
There are many wonderful dog puppets available through Folkmanis.
Five Little Puppies
| Five little puppies were playing in the sun. | hold up hands ,fingers extended |
| This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. | bend down first finger |
| This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. | bend down second finger |
| This one saw a cat, and he began to chase. | bend down third finger |
| This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round and round. | bend down fourth finger |
| This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. | bend down thumb |
Bingo
There was a farmer had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o!
There was a farmer had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(clap)-i-n-g-o!
(clap)-i-n-g-o!
(clap)-i-n-g-o!
And Bingo was his name-o! etc.
FIVE LITTLE PUPPIES
Five little puppies were playing in the sun
This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run
This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race
This one saw a pussycat, and he began to chase.
This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round and round.
This one is so quiet, he never made a sound!
THE PUPPY AND THE KITTY CAT
| Here is a little puppy | Hold up left fist |
| Here is a kitty cat | Hold up right fist |
| Puppy goes to sleep | Put clenched fist, fingers down on lap |
| Curled up on his mat. | |
| Kitty creeps up softly, | Move fingers of right hand slowly toward left hand |
| Tickles puppies chin | Tickle thumb of left hand with finger of right hand |
| Puppy wakes up quickly! | Lift left fist |
| See the chase begin! | Have left fist "chase" right. |
THE PUPPY
| Call the puppy | Beckon with hand or finger |
| And give him some milk. | Pretend to pour milk in to bowl |
| Brush his coat | Pretend to brush dog. |
| Till it shines like silk | |
| Call the dog | Hold two fingers as though holding a bone |
| And give him his bone | |
| Take him for a walk | Pretend to hold leash |
| Then put him in his home. | Form shape of dog house with hands |
