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Title: A Dog on His Own
Author: Auch, Mary Jane
Summary: After a daring escape from an animal shelter, three dogs explore the world and have many adventures.


Title: I Want a Pony
Author: Betancourt, Jeanne
Summary: This book is part of the Pony Pals series.


Title: The Big Red Detective
Author: Herman, Gail
Summary: The merry-go-round is missing! Clifford and his friends help to solve the mystery. Series: Clifford Big Red Chapter Books


Title: Little Horse
Author: Byars, Betsy Cromer
Summary: Little Horse falls into a stream and is swept away into a dangerous adventure and a new life.


Title: The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
Author: Christopher, Matt
Summary: Mike's telepathic dog, Harry, is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field.


Title: Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Summary: Mercy, a pig, lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson and has adventures in her neighborhood. In this story, she saves her owners as their bed is about to fall through the floor. (Other books are available in this series.)


Title: Pony Trouble
Author: Gasque, Dale Blackwell
Summary: Amy envies her cousin Rebecca's skill at gymnastics and swimming, not knowing that Rebecca wishes she had Amy's way with animals.


Title: Birthday Pony
Author: Haas, Jessie
Summary: Grandma Aggie tries to help her granddaughter Jane and the pony Popcorn, who were born on the same day, become riding partners. (Also available: Jigsaw Pony)


Title: Pee Wee & Plush
Author: Hurwitz, Johanna
Summary: Pee Wee the guinea pig and his squirrel friend Lexi help a new guinea pig adjust to life in New York City. Series: Park Pal Adventures


Title: Playground Bully
Author: Jones, Marcia
Summary: Jack, the wonder dog, is confused about school. He barks too loud and doesn't obey rules. Series: Barkley's School for Dogs


Title: Princess Josie's Pets
Author: Macdonald, Maryann
Summary: Princess Josie wants a puppy for her eighth birthday, but she must show the king and queen that she will be responsible for its care.


Title: Doggone…Third Grade!
Author: McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughnessy
Summary: Third grader Gordie is having problems with his friend and needs to teach his dog tricks for the talent show.


Title: Little Raccoon
Author: Moore, Lilian
Summary: Little Raccoon has adventures outside of his woods, fishing at night and babysitting two chipmunks.


Title: Down Girl and Sit: Smarter than Squirrels
Author: Nolan, Lucy A.
Summary: This story is told by the dog who thinks her name is Down Girl. Series: Down Girl and Sit


Title: Dog Den Mystery
Author: Odgers, Darrel, and Sally Odgers
Summary: When someone steals an old boot, Jack Russell, Dog Detective, doesn't care, but when his squeaker bone and blanket also disappear, he is on the case. Series: Jack Russell: Dog Detective


Title: The Prodigal Cat
Author: Oke, Janette
Summary: The adventures of a cat as she goes through three owners and three identities and learns humility. Series: Janette Oke's Animal Friends


Title: Blue Ribbon Blues: A Tooter Tale
Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Summary: When Tooter Pepperday and her family move to her aunt's farm, she tries to win a blue ribbon at the fair.


Title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
Author: Stilton, Geronimo
Summary: When Geronimo's sister, Thea, discovers an old map showing a secret treasure hidden on a faraway island, the gang of the Rodent's Gazette is dragged into a treasure hunt. Series: Geronimo Stilton


Title: Goldfish Don't Take Bubble Baths
Author: Wiebe, Trina
Summary: Abby agrees to look after Mrs. Wilson's two goldfish in order to convince her parents that she is responsible enough to start a pet-sitting business. Her sister Tess tries to help which leads to problems for Abby. Series: Abby and Tess, Pet-Sitters


Title: Babe, the Sheep Pig: Going Quackers
Author: Worth, Bonnie
Summary: While Babe is babysitting some duck eggs, they hatch. He becomes the mother of the ducklings, naming them, teaching them how to behave, and using them to herd his sheep. (Also available: Pigs and Robbers)


Title: Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
Author: Yee, Wong Herbert
Summary: Mouse and his downstairs neighbor, Mole, discover that when they help each other, housecleaning and other daily tasks are much easier.


Title: The Umbrella
Author: Brett, Jan
Summary: Carlos goes into the cloud forest to look for animals, but he manages to miss seeing them even though they have an adventure with his umbrella.


Title: Pig on the Titanic: A True Story
Author: Crew, Gary
Summary: On the night that the Titanic sinks, the sounds of a pig-shaped music box cheer children escaping in a lifeboat.


Title: Titanicat
Author: Crisp, Marty
Summary: A cabin boy aboard the Titanic can't find the ship's cat when it's time to sail and leaves the ship to look for her.


Title: The Dog Who Belonged to No One
Author: Hest, Amy
Summary: The daughter of two bakers and a stray dog live lonely lives in the same town, until they meet one very stormy day.


Title: Owney, the Mail-Pouch Pooch
Author: Kerby, Mona
Summary: In 1888, Owney, a stray terrier puppy, finds a home in the Albany, New York post office and becomes its official mascot.


Title: Library Mouse
Author: Kirk, Daniel
Summary: Sam, a mouse who lives in the library, writes his own stories which he places on the shelves with the other library books.


Title: Library Lion
Author: Knudsen, Michelle
Summary: A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his friend.


Title: Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival
Author: Larson, Kirby
Summary: Bobbi the dog and a blind cat are left on their own to survive Hurricane Katrina.


Title: John Philip Duck
Author: Polacco, Patricia
Summary: During the Depression, a young boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel.