Conservation Canines
Isabelle Groc, a writer, conservation photographer, filmmaker, and author highlights the human-animal bond and discusses how dogs are lending their paws and noses to fix some of the most complex environmental problems on the planet in Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment, published by Orca Books. With a foreword by actor and author Anjelica Huston, readers of all ages will learn fascinating facts about wildlife conservation and how dogs – many of them Labrador retrievers from shelters – are becoming an intricate part in saving our environment. Hardcover. MSRP: $24.95
Thunder Dog
If you haven’t read the New York Times Bestseller Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust since its release in 2012, then it’s time to add it to your reading collection. When one of the hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center’s North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog of 21 months, Roselle, was at his feet. Michael couldn’t see a thing, but he could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding around him and Roselle. However, Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle’s judgment and not to panic. They were a team. That day, she saved Michael’s life. Thunder Dog, coauthored by Michael Hingson and Susy Flory, illuminates Michael’s lifelong determination to achieve parity in a sighted world and how the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire an unshakable faith in each one of us. Paperback. MSRP: $12.99
What is Your Lab Thinking?
Labs are known for their furry snuggles, playful romping, and soulful eyes – so just think if their tongues were wagging instead of their tails! This playful little book from Willow Creek Press is full of side-splitting inner monologues about a Lab’s favorite things, the people they meet, and places they go. The bold colors and lighthearted quips are paired with an array of adorable yellow, black, and chocolate dogs and puppies, making this the perfect gift book for anyone who’s ever loved a Lab. Hardcover. MSRP: $14.95 (You can order this book on our website!)
Little Black Dog
For young pups (kids) in the household, look to the Little Black Dog series, beginning with The Story of the Little Black Dog, authored by J.B. Spooner and illustrated gracefully by Terri Lamb Seeley. The true story of a seafaring dog on the Martha’s Vineyard schooner Shenandoah has captured the hearts and imaginations of adults and children throughout the United States. According to the description, “When his friend Eddie gave him an orphaned puppy, Captain Bob Douglas did not expect to keep her for more than a night. Instead she became his longtime companion and a symbol of the island. Children and adults will love this heartwarming story about a crusty Yankee sea captain and the little black puppy who won his heart and became a New England legend.” This is an endearing story kids will love. Hardcover. MSRP: $16.95
