Spydus Search Results - Adoption

What will I do with my love today? / Kristin Chenoweth ; illustrated by Maine Diaz.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a young girl experiencing the joy of adopting a dog.
Author: Chenoweth, Kristin
Published: Nashville, Tennesse : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022]
Published: ©2022
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 09 May 2024 - 010692287
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 20 Apr 2024 - 010692249

The new dog / Chris McKimmie.

My name is Kiddo. I live in the city now. I like it here. Teddy left me his big water bowl. Two futons. Two couches. A king size bed. My new owners love me. I get cuddles every morning. I am the new dog. Every dog deserves a great home. Kiddo found his.
Author: McKimmie, Chris
Published: Melbourne, Victoria : Ford Street Publishing, [2022]
Published: ©2022
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Onloan - Due: 10 May 2024 - 010738541

Clyde the greyhound / Beck & Robin Feiner.

Sometimes Clyde feels like a square dog in a round hole... Lucy adores her adopted greyhound. She takes him on spa dates and gives him toys, the best organic meals, a whole wardrobe of strange outfits, and even a flashy new name! But why isn't he happy yet?
Author: Feiner, Beck
Published: Richmond, Victoria : Little Hare, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2022.
Published: ©2022
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 x 25 cm

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - F - Onloan - Due: 14 May 2024 - 010683612

When you joined our family / Harriet Evans, Nia Tudor.

From the first time a family is brought together to the beautiful memories they will create, this book showcases the special bond between adopted children and their families. Lyrical, emotive text and soft illustrations take readers on a poignant journey through the adoption process. This book is perfect for families who have experienced adoption, and to teach young readers that family comes in all shapes and sizes.
Author: Evans, Harriet, 1994-
Published: London : Little Tiger, 2022.
Published: ©2022
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 cm

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - E - Onloan - Due: 21 Apr 2024 - 010703471

Frankie gets a doggie / Amy Huntington.

Frankie and dad are going on an adventure--to the animal shelter! Frankie meets lots of doggies--big ones and shaggy ones, shy one and snuggly ones--but which dog should they choose? And what if Kitty is unhappy about this new family member? From furry nuzzels to belly tickles, this sweet, rhyming story is full of all the things that make dogs the perfect friends--most especially patience and love.
Author: Huntington, Amy
First edition.
Published: New York : Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane, [2021]
Published: ©2021
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 010478362
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 010478379

Boo loves books / Kaye Baillie ; [illustrated by] Tracie Grimwood.

Some dogs are shy and anxious and so are some children. Can Boo and Phoebe turn their fears into a positive experience?
Author: Baillie, Kaye
Published: Glebe, N.S.W. : New Frontier Publishing, 2020.
Published: ©2020
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 010217909
Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 29 Apr 2024 - 010217893

Picture book by dog / Michael Relth.

"A dog writes the story of its adoption-and learning to live in a loving home"-- Provided by publisher.
Author: Relth, Michael
First edition.
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2020]
Published: ©2020
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - R - Onloan - Due: 26 Apr 2024 - 010434122

Very Lulu : the (mostly) true story of a training school dropout / words by Stephanie Campisi ; pictures by Jessica Gibson.

At the police dog training school, free-spirited Lulu does not fit in with the other, more obedient dogs, and it is up to her handler to help Lulu find a way to be happy.
Author: Campisi, Stephanie
Published: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2019
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.

Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Available - 010067412

Just right family : an adoption story / Silvia Lopez ; illustrated by Ziyue Chen.

"When Meili learns her parents are adopting another child, she must accept the role of big sister and realize a new addition can be just right too"
Author: Lopez, Silvia
Published: Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2018.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - L - Onloan - Due: 05 May 2024 - 009690645

Adoption / Anita Ganeri ; illustrated by Ximena Jeria.

This hands-on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. The exquisite and approachable illustrations give a comforting story book feel, particularly aimed at 5-7 year olds, while also appealing to both younger and older children. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and give them steps they can take to help them cope.
Author: Ganeri, Anita, 1961-
Published: London : Franklin Watts, 2018.
32 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Questions and feelings about

Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - G - Available - 009882835

Katie careful and the very sad smile / Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies ; illustrated by Megan Evans

Katie Careful has just moved in with her siblings and their new parents. Even if she's sad or scared, she smiles and smiles to try and hide her wobbly feelings. She clings on to her Mum's leg and won't let go and she even follows her to the toilet, banging on the door to remind her that she's there. Luckily, her Mum understands why Katie acts this way. Written by a mum who understands and her daughter, who is adopted, this insightful story will help your whole family to feel a bit better.
Author: Naish, Sarah
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017
1 volume of unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - N - Available - 009588713

Dogosaurus Rex / Anna Staniszewski ; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

Ben selects from the shelter a most unusual "dog" that wreaks havoc in town until she has a chance to prove her worth.
Author: Staniszewski, Anna
Published: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - S - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 009651660

Lara of Newtown / Chris McKimmie.

A funny and heart-warming story about a cat finding a home from a uniquely talented and multi-award-winning author.
Author: McKimmie, Christopher
Published: Crows, Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2015.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Onloan - Due: 06 May 2024 - 008858503