collie

Tim and Grandad are thrilled when they find a stray dog in the park, but when Tim's sister Louisa starts sneezing when the dog is around, they fear they will have to give up their new friend.

The ever-quirky Calvin convinces Danny to help him start a rent-a-pet business when Calvin's Aunt Ruth asks the boys to watch her miniature collie while she is away, but first they will have to find a renter.

"Few dogs can claim the celebrity status of Lassie. This collie is a movie and television icon and actually has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! So what makes a herding dog fit for show biz? This children's title answers that question by telling the robust history of the collie breed"--From the publisher's web site.

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Charles can't catch a break. He's never gotten into trouble in class before. Then he spotted that stray dog running around his school. Now it seems like everything he does lands him in the principal's office. Will Charles be able to find that collie pup and give her a forever home?"--Back cover.

The ever-quirky Calvin convinces Danny to help him start a rent-a-pet business when Calvin's Aunt Ruth asks the boys to watch her miniature collie while she is away, but first they will have to find a renter.

At the end of the day, tired sheep return to their shed but none can sleep until the collie arrives, giving a hug, a drink of water, and more until all have begun to snore.

"Get ready to learn all about 'man's best friend' with this new title about Collies. Young readers will find out what makes this breed special, including what the dogs look like, what they like to do, and how they like to be handled. Bright photos and easy-to-read text make this title great for young dog lovers"--Provided by the publisher.

The true story of Shep, a Montana dog, who for five years after the death of his master in 1936, met every train with hopes that he would see the man who had cared for him.

While visiting her grandmother, Elizabeth assists as the farm collie, Elsie, gives birth to six puppies who are cared for until Grandma can find six people who need a puppy to love.

Simple text and full-color photographs introduce young readers to the characteristics and behavior of collies. Includes a glossary and a list of resources for further study.