If your child is anything like mine (or almost every other kid), chances are there that he or she will stop by to pet any random dog on the road. Dogs continue to be the most favorite companion for kids. It is no surprise then that children love reading dog books. There are plenty of dog books available. Some of them are in popular book series. So children can read more of what they like. Here is a list of our favorite chapter book series about dogs.
10 Best Chapter Book Series For DOG Loving Kids
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Check out these fun children’s chapter book series about dogs that we think your kid would love.
Jet (Rescue Dogs #3) is the third book in the action and adventurous Rescue Dogs series. Abandoned by his previous owners, Jet is hungry and lonely. When almost running out of time, he gets rescued by a home inspector.
Will Jack be able to work as a rescue dog again, when the need arises? Explore the book series here.
Reading Age: 8 to 12 years
Check out more dog books for 4th and 5th graders here.
Absolutely Lucy Read how a beagle changed a boy’s life for the better. Bobby Quinn is a shy child and has trouble making friends. Things change when he gets a new puppy, Lucy for his birthday. Lucy is the opposite of Bobby. She enjoys being on adventures and making friends, and drags Bobby along everywhere.
A beautiful story of friendship. The entire Lucy series is adorable and very relatable. Explore the entire Absolutely Lucy series here.
Reading Age: 6 to 9 years
Dog Man Meet Dog Man, the canine cop who is part dog, part man! Follow the Dog Man in his duty. Black and white comical sketches and gross crude situational humor appeal to the readers of 7 to 9 years olds. Find the Dog Man book series here.
Reading Age: 7 to 9 years
Shelby’s Story: A Puppy Tale is the story of Shelby who is rescued by a kind person. Her new life is full of fun challenges and rewarding. A charming and endearing book for middle graders. Explore the A Puppy Tale series.
Reading Age: 8 to 11 years
Pug Blasts Off is the first book from the popular series, Diary of a Pug. Told from a Pug’s POV, this book is easy to read with fast-paced plots and beautiful illustrations.
A chapter book for beginner and reluctant readers. Check the entire Diary of a Pug series here.
Reading Age: 5 to 7 years
Stick Dog Meets His Match Follow the hilarious adventure of Stick Dog as he tries to rescue his friend from a deep hole while also searching for food for his hungry friends.
A fun read for tweens, along with beautifully comic illustrations. Check the entire Stick Dog book series here.
Reading Age: 8 to 12 years
Soldier Dogs Read about the brave military dogs who helped U.S. win World War II! All the stories are inspired by real-life dogs. They include a German Shephard searching for Nazis, a Labrador rescuing sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Doberman carrying secret messages, and more.
It is a four-book series. Along with stories, the books also have war facts, timelines, and Q&A about WWII. The pull-out posters are colorful and adorable. A perfect purchase for gifting. Check out the book set here.
Reading Age: 8 to 12 years
Dog Diaries: Curse of the Mystery Mutt Read about how the dog detective Junior’s peaceful life changes when a mysterious intruder appears in the town. There is this mysterious howling at night, and Junior’s friends’ toys get missing. Could it be the mysterious creature called the Howly Wiener who visits the town once a year and unleashes terror?
Now Junior has to devise a plan to protect all and end this menace. It is a hilarious book. The entire Dog Diaries series is quite funny. This dog detective book series makes for a great transition book from picture to chapter books for your child. Explore the entire book series here.
Reading age : 7 to 12 years
Spy Dogs: A Suspicious Neighbor Read about the lovable spy dog Puggy and how he discovers an alien’s foul plan to control humans. When Puggy notices a new neighbor dragging a large plastic bag inside, he gets suspicious. On probing, he finds out few kidnapped dogs caged inside, machines, computers, etc.
Soon Puggy sets out in action to unravel the mystery. Another dog detective book series, this one will appeal to adventurous dog enthusiasts. It is a three books series. Explore the entire book series here.
Reading Age: 9 to 12 years
Awesome Dog 5000 Marty Fontana has just moved into a new house and starts 5th grade in a new school. However, his first day is a disaster. Eventually, he ends up making friends with Ralph and Skyler. Their adventure starts when the three friends find a robotic dog in Marty’s house, that has been left by the previous owner.
The Dog can “bark” a sonic boom, “walk” at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and “fetch” with an atomic cannon. The book is humorous with fun illustrations. The story is relatable and tells the tweens that it is ok to be different and not to have many friends. Explore the entire Book series here.
Reading Age: 8 to 12 years
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Wrap Up:
Explore the world of dogs with these books series for kids. Check out our list above and see if your little one can find something they love among the choices we’ve included. We love them all. However, below are our absolute favorites.
