Dog Stories for Early Readers: Win One!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Easy Readers for K-2 Kids

Helping young readers enjoy the process of practicing and learning to read has a lot to do with giving them books that motivate them. Dog stories are very popular with young children at this stage. This giveaway is designed for kids who are just beginning to read on their own, although still with help from you. Maybe your dog can join too?

During our last giveaway, one enterprising reader sent us the photo below of her beautiful big boy, Vlad, enjoying a story read by her grandchildren. Isn't is just wonderful to imagine watching this scene unfold?!!!

courtesy Vlad's Mom
Vlad Enjoys a Book Won at All Things Dog Blog

I enjoyed receiving that photo more than you can know. It brought back memories of my own kids growing up. Such fun! Let's do it again...

This giveaway will include 3 copies of each of the two titles you see in the photo at the top: Strike Three, Marley! and Ouch! It Hurts! Entries will be open through midnight Thursday, September 5. Winners will be announced Friday afternoon, September 6.

That persnickety Rafflecopter may play dead under the spiral staircase again, but you can always tickle it by clicking on the post title at the top. It will jump up and help you join in the fun. Best of wishes to everyone who enters.

Happy tails,

These children's dog stories were purchased by me at my own expense. I encourage you to read to your children, grandchildren and any child in your life. Reading is an acquired skill that gets better with practice, even when read aloud by an adult. Enjoy!

For the Love of Dogs

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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We Have Winners!

Summer reading doesn't get any better than this for children who love dogs. My book giveaways have been very popular lately, so I've already started up another one. Check it out here.

Today we have 3 winners who will each receive a copy of this beautiful hardcover book. It's a perfect gift for a young one, and also a great read aloud.

If you're not a winner today, you may wish to check out Amazon for an easy option to buy this book from the comfort of your living room. Ya gotta love Internet shopping :)

Congratulations to Dee, Linda G., and Vicki V. You'll receive an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Put our email address in your contacts to make sure your announcement doesn't get stuck in your spam filter. We're having a bit of a problem with that lately. Can you believe the alligator toys from last week have not all been claimed yet? Go figure!

Dogs Do Summer Reading Too!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Great Read Alouds for Kids and Dogs Alike

These 4 storybooks about dogs are ideal for reading aloud. With large, beautiful illustrations, children's imaginations will grow and they will begin to love dogs as much as you and I. I encourage you to read daily to your children for as long as they will allow it. I'm convinced that this practice has been a significant part of many children's success in reading and education.

The stories in this collection include Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones, My Big Dog, Zoomer and Always in Trouble. If you'd prefer instant access to any of these stories online--they're dirt cheap--just click the link and you can order them from Amazon. Otherwise, I invite you to enter to win them here. Four winners will each receive 1 book for their child.

As always our Rafflecopter may being playing dead. All you have to do to revive it is click on the post title. It's like CPR for Rafflecopters :)  You'll be free to enter through Thursday, August 15 and winners will be announced on Friday, August 16. Good luck!

These children's dog stories were purchased by me at my own expense. I encourage you to read to your children, grandchildren and any child in your life. Reading is an acquired skill that gets better with practice, even when read aloud by an adult. Enjoy!

Dog Books Make Great Summer Reading

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
For the Love of Dogs

With my connections in publishing, I sometimes have the opportunity to pick up children's books, or even the occasional adult dog books. I like sharing these with my readers so that they can help their children grow to love dogs and reading, two of my favorite things.

Today we're opening a giveaway of 3 copies of a hardback children's book: For the Love of Dogs, An A-to-Z Primer for Dog Lovers of All Ages, written by Allison Weiss Entrekin and Illustrated by Mark Anderson. The watercolor illustrations are adorable and the book includes a foreword by Victoria Stilwell. It's a beautiful gift book for a child in your life, or the perfect read aloud for your own youngster, bursting with fun associations with each of the letters of the alphabet.

You may enter to win at the Rafflecopter below. If it's trying to hide even lower than the Z, you can bring it out by clicking on the post title above. It will jump right out and be ready to play ball. 

Entries will be accepted through 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 1. The winners will be announced on the blog on Friday afternoon, August 2. Good luck to you all!

The books in this giveaway were acquired by me at my own expense. I am not being compensated to promote them and this giveaway. Enjoy!

Spring Into Dog Stories for Kids

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Let's Read Mom!

Want to help your children grow up loving dogs? Read dog stories to them and you're sure to turn out an animal lover. Today Oliver is posing with some new giveaways that you can enter to win for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or classroom.

One of the books that a lucky reader will snag is a favorite of my own kids--Stone Fox. This book was made into a move, and I'm pretty sure we read it 50 times while my children were growing up. It's a classic story to be enjoyed by all ages. 

If you'd prefer the sure-thing acquisition of these books, here are some links to purchase each:

Stone Fox Kindle Version
Stone Fox Paperback
Pet Trouble: Oh No, Newf! Paperback
The Leanin' Dog Paperback

There will be 3 winners; each winner will receive 1 book. In order to enter, you need only answer this question in our comments section below: "What was your favorite childhood dog story?" 

Entries will be accepted through Thursday, April 11 at midnight. The 3 winners will be named late on Friday, April 12, and notified via email. Good luck!

Happy tails,

The books being given away were purchased by me at a warehouse sale and are being given away to promote reading for kids, while many of their parents are on my blog reading about dogs. Enjoy and don't forget to join your child in reading every day.

Dog Book Winner Announcements

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© courtesy J. Kachnic

July 4th is almost here and many are planning a much-needed day of R-and-R; me included. There's nothing more relaxing than a day of reading beside the pool or at the beach.  All Things Dog Blog has been taking entries for book giveaways for both kids and adults. The winners are announced below.


The kids books being handed out by Tanner are adorable and fun. These books will go to 3 winners, with 2 books for each: CaseyCG, Gail K, and Sharon G. I hope your kids, grandkids or students all enjoy these fun stories.


The Your Dog's Golden Years giveaway is also ready for announcement. I've enjoyed this book immensely and there are many sticky notes in it, all ready for reference as Tanner and Oliver approach their senior years. Am I weird to think that far ahead? Hope not; I like to plan and enjoy knowing that I have some preparation for the future.


Missed the review? Catch it here. If you simply must have this book and you're not among the winners, you can purchase your own copy at SeniorDogBooks.com and Amazon.

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Have Your Child Read to Your Dog
It's a Proven Method!

Congratulations to winners Anne N, Rick W, and Colleen R. for winning copies of this terrific book. I trust you will all find much good information in this excellent guide to getting your dog through their final years as smoothly as possible.


Winners will each receive an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com telling them about their prize. You need only send your name and address in reply and we will take care of the rest. Congratulations and Happy Independence Day!


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