Kids books with Newfoundland dogs offer a wonderful blend of adventure, friendship, and heartwarming tales that capture the gentle nature and remarkable abilities of Newfies.
Stories might follow the adventures of a courageous Newfoundland dog, showcasing their bravery in rescue missions or their unwavering loyalty to their human companions.
These books will entertain young readers and teach them about the unique characteristics and history of Newfoundland dogs, emphasizing their roles as working dogs and family pets. With themes of empathy, teamwork, and the importance of friendship, these books leave a lasting impression, instilling values of compassion and appreciation for our pets.
Whether romping through snowy landscapes or lending a helping paw, Newfoundland dogs in children’s literature inspire imaginations and warm hearts with their gentle strength and unwavering devotion.
Here are ten books with Newfoundland dogs your kids will love.
N is for Newfoundland: An ABC Book of Dogs
This book isn’t all about Newfies, but it had one on the cover.
This 26 page illustrated book of all different breed of dogs. Learn the about dogs and the ABCs.
You can find N is for Newfoundland: An ABC Book of Dogs on Amazon.
Archie and Me
The great healer, Archie brought untold amounts of joy, comfort and healing to hundreds of children and youth at the most trying times in their lives. With his gentle disposition and uncanny wisdom, he provided unconditional love and generated countless smiles. This special book carries on the legacy of the Newfoundland therapy dog.
You can find Archie and Me on Big Gentle Dogs.
Bob: Watchdog of the River
A dog spends his life at the London docks rescuing people from drowning.
You can find Bob: The Watchdog of the River on Amazon.
Bernice
An award winning hardcover children’s picture book. Bernice is a big brown dog who is mistaken for a bear wherever she goes. In this heartwarming real-life inspired story she learns a thing or two about bears and how it feels to be different. Her enormous size and unique appearance compel folks to “crowd, smile and stare.” It’s safe to say that nearly everyone that sees Bernice will say the very same thing; “Oh my gosh it’s a bear!”
You can find Bernice on Amazon.
Emma and the Night Dogs
When a little boy disappears, Aunt Alice begins searching for him, but her efforts fail, and Emma steps in by gathering the search dog team in this exciting true-to-life story of search-and-rescue dogs.
You can find Emma and the Night Dogs on Amazon.
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I’m Not a Pandacow
A delightful story about Monty a huge Newfoundland puppy and his journey to find out what he is.
But will asking the other dogs he meets on his travels give him the answers he wants?
You can find I’m Not a Pandacow on Amazon.
Lance, Civil War Dog
Lance, a large black and white Newfoundland dog comes from a long line of dogs that have saved people from drowning. He has no doubt that he can protect his new owners as well: My Lady and her two grown children, Lucilla and Warner.
But then he hears of something new that everyone in Charlottesville, Virginia, is talking about—war. The plantation home where he lives changes from a sleepy world of frequent guests discussing the latest crops, to heated talk about the coming conflict. The neighbors are sure the Confederates will win in only a short time.
Lance’s family members are too old to fight, but after the first Battle of Manassas, when the wounded Confederate soldiers arrive by the hundreds to be treated in Charlottesville hospitals, the whole world changes. My Lady busies herself with sewing bandages and supplies for the soldiers. Warner prepares crops to be sent to local hospitals, and Lucilla and Lance begin the most important task of all: caring for the injured boys, twenty thousand by the war’s end.In March of 1865, the Union soldiers come. The town of Charlottesville surrenders, but not without learning important lessons.
You can find Lance, Civil War Dog on Amazon.
Monty and the Poppit Dragon
A Seaside Adventure!
Monty, Cookie and the spangles are off on their holidays to sunny Pembrokeshire and the beautiful beach at Poppit Sands.
In a cave they meet a new friend, the Poppit Dragon, who is sad because she can’t fly.
Can Monty and the gang save the day?
A funny, sometimes moving, and ultimately uplifting story for children.
You can find Monty and the Poppit Dragon on Amazon.
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The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold
What good is a pot of gold if you can’t remember where you buried it? That is the precise question on the mind of this frustrated little leprechaun, whose mood could not be more glum as a result. He follows rainbows in vain each afternoon and fiddles sad songs alone in his cottage at night. But in the midst of his frantic searches for his pot of gold, he happens upon a big, fluffy dog he names Goldie and then a beautiful cat, Rainbow. What he discovers along the way is something much more precious than gold — true friendship, what he has really been searching for all along. This sweet tale of friendship and luck is illustrated with the detailed, lush paintings of Patricia Reeder Eubank.
You can find The Leprechaun’s Big Pot of Gold on Amazon.
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