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Dearest Readers,
Get ready for the winter reading season! It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to our June 2025 Dog Lovers Book Club featuring a fantastic selection of books, including the newest releases and some cherished classics. Take a look at our top picks and discover your next great read!
Happy reading!
LOST AND FOUND
A Dog Lover's Medical Thriller Suspense
by Amy Shojai
She doesn't trust people. But can she team up with a service dog to save a missing child and catch a murderer?
Partnering with the boy's support pup Shadow, September uncovers a shocking conspiracy hiding a deadly "miracle drug." Hounded by vengeful enemies, including a grieving cop, human and dog must learn to work together and sniff out the source of corruption before more vulnerable kids die.
Can September and Shadow forge a bond and stop a ruthless conspiracy and relentless killer?
Lost and Found is the first action-packed instalment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like dark suspense, novice detectives, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, and courageous animals, then you'll love Amy Shojai's roller-coaster thrillers.
Join the hunt for justice today!
Paperback, 446 pages
Publisher: Furry Muse Publications, 14th November 2024
Price: $47.42 from www.amazon.com.au
How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens.
Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy's developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit.
With guidance about everything from crate training to spaying and neutering, Puppy Brain distils the latest insights and breakthroughs from canine research into practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance.
Through years of research into brain development and the use of intentional rearing protocols that focus on honouring a puppy's choices and needs, Kerry has developed an approach that results in a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our dogs rather than one steeped in rote obedience. Puppy Brain will reshape the way you think about your dog and show you how to meet your dog's most basic needs.
With irresistible photos, clear guidance, and engaging humour, Puppy Brain reveals the best training practices based on how your dog's mind works. As her hundreds of thousands of followers can attest, Kerry's guidance will help you raise dogs who are confident, loving, and happy. The perfect gift for dog lovers and psychology enthusiasts alike, Puppy Brain is the definitive resource for anyone looking to raise their puppy with respect and love.
Paperback, 400 pages
Publisher: Celadon Books, 29th April 2025
STREET HEARTS
An Extraordinary Story of Saving Street Dogs
by Emma Smith, Anthony Smith, Kate Lamb, Lisa Cutts (As told to)
A heart-warming tale of abandoned dogs and their saviours.
Among the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma & Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.
In this heart-warming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it. Each with their own unique story of resilience and yearning for affection, a cast of characters including Tipsy, Big Lad, Mr Wiggles and Roshy the Wonder Dog will steal your heart and challenge your preconceptions about what it means to love and be loved.
Through the eyes of these resilient canines and their heroic rescuers this book reveals the profound bond that develops between them and it follows the stories of those who have given the dogs new lives in Britain and elsewhere.
Get ready to be inspired, to laugh, to cry, and to fall in love with the indomitable spirit of these street dogs and the heroes who fight for them.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 13th May 2025
Journey into your own pocket-sized museum, filled with a collection of charming art-historical pups! Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs immortalized in painting and sculpture?
This quirky and fascinating little book collects the best canines in art history, including:
Hardcover, 208 pages
DOGPEDIA
A Brief Compendium of Canine Curiosities
by Jessica Pierce, Kelly Chudler (Illustrator)
Featuring a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design, Dogpedia is is your gateway into the astonishing world of dogs; an enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the dog lover in all of us, from A to Z.
Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from the wonders of dog evolution to the intricate ways dogs communicate with humans and each other, this enticing, pocket-friendly collection helps you to see dogs with new eyes and celebrate the amazing tapestry of our shared existence.
Explore the remarkable interplay between humans and dogs with every turn of the page and discover how dogs have played starring roles in history, literature, and art. Immerse yourself in fun facts about dog biology and behaviour, from appeasement signals and barking to counter surfing, dominance, growling, scent marking, and zoomies.
This is an exciting and nail-biting tale that children will love. It gives a real sense of the hardship of everyday life, both rural and urban, in nineteenth century Scotland.
It is early in the 19th century in Scotland. Callum lives alone with his mother on the outskirts of a village outside Edinburgh. His father is a sea captain and is rarely at home.
Paperback, 352 pages
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, 29th April 2025
For Ages: 9+ years old
Price: $10.00 from www.amazon.com.au
PUPPY BRAIN
How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love
How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens.
Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy's developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit.
Through years of research into brain development and the use of intentional rearing protocols that focus on honouring a puppy's choices and needs, Kerry has developed an approach that results in a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our dogs rather than one steeped in rote obedience. Puppy Brain will reshape the way you think about your dog and show you how to meet your dog's most basic needs.
With irresistible photos, clear guidance, and engaging humour, Puppy Brain reveals the best training practices based on how your dog's mind works. As her hundreds of thousands of followers can attest, Kerry's guidance will help you raise dogs who are confident, loving, and happy. The perfect gift for dog lovers and psychology enthusiasts alike, Puppy Brain is the definitive resource for anyone looking to raise their puppy with respect and love.
Paperback, 400 pages
Publisher: Celadon Books, 29th April 2025
RRP: $35.75 from www.booktopia.com.au
STREET HEARTS
An Extraordinary Story of Saving Street Dogs
by Emma Smith, Anthony Smith, Kate Lamb, Lisa Cutts (As told to)
A heart-warming tale of abandoned dogs and their saviours.
In this heart-warming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it. Each with their own unique story of resilience and yearning for affection, a cast of characters including Tipsy, Big Lad, Mr Wiggles and Roshy the Wonder Dog will steal your heart and challenge your preconceptions about what it means to love and be loved.
Through the eyes of these resilient canines and their heroic rescuers this book reveals the profound bond that develops between them and it follows the stories of those who have given the dogs new lives in Britain and elsewhere.
Get ready to be inspired, to laugh, to cry, and to fall in love with the indomitable spirit of these street dogs and the heroes who fight for them.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 13th May 2025
RRP: $18.75 from www.amazon.com.au
MUSEUM OF DOGS
A Guided Tour of Canine Art History
by Jessica Poundstone
A Guided Tour of Canine Art History
by Jessica Poundstone
Journey into your own pocket-sized museum, filled with a collection of charming art-historical pups! Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs immortalized in painting and sculpture?
Rustic figurines carved in ancient Greece; Elegant porcelain pooches handcrafted in 19th-century Russia; A tiny Japanese netsuke in the shape of a puppy; A portrait of a Spaniel woven by a beadwork artisan in Mexico and so much more!
Artist and writer Jessica Poundstone has scoured the world's museum collections for these hidden treasures and offers fun and informative commentary on each.
Her bite-sized text gives historical context and celebrates each dog's sweet, noble, or wacky personality, which transcends history to hit us right in the feels.
This delightful volume offers pure delight for dog lovers and art lovers alike.
This is a charming gift for people who love art and dogs! A petite and beautifully designed hardcover book, it makes an entertaining and educational present for friends and family or a treat for yourself. The content covers a wide range of styles, media, and eras, creating a perfect opportunity to brush up on your art IQ with the help of man's best friend.
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published: Chronicle Books, 6th May 2025
RRP: $22.99 from www.amazon.com.au
RRP: $22.99 from www.amazon.com.au
A Brief Compendium of Canine Curiosities
by Jessica Pierce, Kelly Chudler (Illustrator)
Featuring a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design, Dogpedia is is your gateway into the astonishing world of dogs; an enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the dog lover in all of us, from A to Z.
Explore the remarkable interplay between humans and dogs with every turn of the page and discover how dogs have played starring roles in history, literature, and art. Immerse yourself in fun facts about dog biology and behaviour, from appeasement signals and barking to counter surfing, dominance, growling, scent marking, and zoomies.
Learn what fossilised poop can tell us about the history of dog domestication, how dogs in Siberia evolved adaptations to help them thrive in a frigid climate, how dogs have been weaponized for war, and why we refer to dogs as 'curs', 'mutts', and 'hounds'.
Meet famous dogs such as Argos, Balto, Boji, and Laika, and marvel at the interwoven destinies of our species and the profound impact dogs have had on our evolution, culture, and everyday lives.
With captivating drawings that bring the entries to life, Dogpedia uncovers the enigma of dogs, revealing hidden treasures behind every wagging tail.
Hardcover, 224 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press, 1st February 2025
With captivating drawings that bring the entries to life, Dogpedia uncovers the enigma of dogs, revealing hidden treasures behind every wagging tail.
Hardcover, 224 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press, 1st February 2025
Price: $26.25 from www.booktopia.com.au
NO DOGS ON THE BED
by John Holder
The old adage 'dogs are a man's best friend' can be tested when that sweet-but-naughty mutt misbehaves behind the owner's back.
This imaginative and hilarious collection of colourful, humorous and meticulously-illustrated cartoons captures with great affection both the joys and frustrations of caring for these lifelong companions.
BOOK CLUB - KIDS CORNER
THE WINTER DOG
by M C Holliss (Author), Sól Hilmarsdóttir (Illustrator)
by John Holder
The old adage 'dogs are a man's best friend' can be tested when that sweet-but-naughty mutt misbehaves behind the owner's back.
The perfect gift for dog lovers worldwide, it pays homage to the finest attributes and characteristics of our most-beloved breeds, while also serving as a reminder of past misdemeanours and acting as a warning of possible future calamities!
Note: John Holder was born in Suffolk and now lives in Cambridge where he enjoys walking Murphy, a well-behaved Schnauzer farm dog, every day.
Hardcover, 96 pages
Publisher: Quiller Publishing, 14th April 2025
Price: $29.75 from www.booktopia.com.au
Note: John Holder was born in Suffolk and now lives in Cambridge where he enjoys walking Murphy, a well-behaved Schnauzer farm dog, every day.
Hardcover, 96 pages
Publisher: Quiller Publishing, 14th April 2025
Price: $29.75 from www.booktopia.com.au
BOOK CLUB - KIDS CORNER
THE WINTER DOG
by M C Holliss (Author), Sól Hilmarsdóttir (Illustrator)
This is an exciting and nail-biting tale that children will love. It gives a real sense of the hardship of everyday life, both rural and urban, in nineteenth century Scotland.
Walking home from school, one snowy, winter day, Callum discovers what looks like an injured dog, lying in a ditch. It turns out to be a wolf!
During the dangerous adventures that follow, a deep bond is built between them and the lives of Callum and his family will never be the same again!
Paperback, 79 pages
Paperback, 79 pages
Publisher: M.C.Holliss Ltd, 9 November 2018
Price: $13.26 from www.amazon.com.au
Price: $13.26 from www.amazon.com.au
THE GIRL AND THE GHOST
by Jacqueline Harvey
A French village, new friends, fabulous food, a local mystery to be solved and . . . a ghost.
She snaps the locket shut. Just as quickly as he appeared, the boy is gone.
Josephine’s heart is hammering. Her skin feels prickly and hot.
Surely, she’s imagined him. That’s the only possible explanation. Because boys don’t live in lockets. Not unless they’re ghosts. And ghosts aren’t real. Or are they?
When almost-thirteen-year-old Josephine Eloise Thomas moves from Sydney to a chateau in the southwest of France, she expects many things – adventures, inspiration for the stories she loves to write and maybe finding out more about her French mother, who tragically died when she was a toddler. What she doesn’t expect is to find a beautiful gold locket with the ghost of Louis XVII trapped inside!
After being accidentally released into the twenty-first century, the young prince proves to be annoying, strange and obviously from another time. He also believes that Josephine is not who she says she is.
Then, there’s Gabriel. The grandson of the local baker – French, beautiful, an artist and definitely not a ghost.
When Josephine and Gabriel venture to the shadowy Chateau Du Lac next door to her home, the secrets become more sinister. With Louis’s help, can Josephine and Gabriel discover what her neighbours are really up to and solve the mystery of Louis and the locket too?
Josephine’s heart is hammering. Her skin feels prickly and hot.
Surely, she’s imagined him. That’s the only possible explanation. Because boys don’t live in lockets. Not unless they’re ghosts. And ghosts aren’t real. Or are they?
When almost-thirteen-year-old Josephine Eloise Thomas moves from Sydney to a chateau in the southwest of France, she expects many things – adventures, inspiration for the stories she loves to write and maybe finding out more about her French mother, who tragically died when she was a toddler. What she doesn’t expect is to find a beautiful gold locket with the ghost of Louis XVII trapped inside!
After being accidentally released into the twenty-first century, the young prince proves to be annoying, strange and obviously from another time. He also believes that Josephine is not who she says she is.
Then, there’s Gabriel. The grandson of the local baker – French, beautiful, an artist and definitely not a ghost.
When Josephine and Gabriel venture to the shadowy Chateau Du Lac next door to her home, the secrets become more sinister. With Louis’s help, can Josephine and Gabriel discover what her neighbours are really up to and solve the mystery of Louis and the locket too?
Paperback, 352 pages
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, 29th April 2025
For Ages: 9+ years old
Price: $10.00 from www.amazon.com.au
GREYFRIARS BOBBY
by Eleanor Atkinson
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Greyfriars Bobby.
Relive the classic Scottish tale, based on a true story, of a dog's devotion to his master.
Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye Terrier, adopts lonely shepherd Auld Jock, for his master and the two become inseparable. When Jock is dismissed by the farmer he tries to find work in the city, but sinks into poverty and dies, having suffered one cold winter too many.
The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter but the little dog remains faithful only to Auld Jock, guarding his master's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the heart of Edinburgh's old town.
By day, he plays with the local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern but, in spite of anything even the Lord Provost himself can do, Bobby returns each night to sleep by his master.
Bobby's devotion changes the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. And as the years go by, the little dog's loyalty is rewarded in a very special way.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK, Imprint: Puffin Modern Classics, 10th June 2025
For Ages: 7 - 11 years old
by Eleanor Atkinson
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Greyfriars Bobby.
Relive the classic Scottish tale, based on a true story, of a dog's devotion to his master.
The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter but the little dog remains faithful only to Auld Jock, guarding his master's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the heart of Edinburgh's old town.
By day, he plays with the local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern but, in spite of anything even the Lord Provost himself can do, Bobby returns each night to sleep by his master.
Bobby's devotion changes the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. And as the years go by, the little dog's loyalty is rewarded in a very special way.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK, Imprint: Puffin Modern Classics, 10th June 2025
For Ages: 7 - 11 years old
RRP: $17.99 from www.booktopia.com.au
PAW PRINTS: DOG PEOPLE, UGH!
by Danny Katz (Author), Mitch Vane (Illustrator)
PAW PRINTS: DOG PEOPLE, UGH!
by Danny Katz (Author), Mitch Vane (Illustrator)
They want to pat dogs, play with dogs, cuddle dogs, talk to their dogs, jog with their dogs, kiss their dogs.
How they're happy to carry around dog poop in little plastic bags like they've just gone shopping at a poop-supermarket. Yuck. I don’t get it.
A tail, umm, tale, of someone who doesn’t get dogs, or doesn't get people who get dogs.
A tail, umm, tale, of someone who doesn’t get dogs, or doesn't get people who get dogs.
Until they do.
Paperback, 64 pages
Publisher: Walker Books Australia, 4 June 2025
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
RRP: $11.92 from www.amazon.com.au
For a laugh, read Danny's column on "how he became one of the Dog People" in the Sydney Morning Herald.
OWEN
Learns He Has What It Takes
by David Thomas, Ghyslaine Vaysset (Illustrator)
With the help of their most-loved therapists - who happen to be dog - veteran counsellors David Thomas and Sissy Goff offer engaging, full-colour picture books that speak to the heart of what kids need emotionally, socially, and spiritually today. Through the adventures of these furry friends, children ages 3-6 will learn how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each person--and puppy--can make.
The first book of The Daystar Dogs series, Owen: Learns He Has What It Takes, follows Owen, a yellow Labrador who's scared of new places and people and who stands too close and licks too long.
OLLIE AND THE LOST PUPPY
by Mapesho Daniel
Ollie and the Lost Puppy is a heart-warming story about friendship, courage, and kindness.
It follows the journey of Ollie, a big, fluffy white dog with a loving spirit, who stumbles upon Max, a lost and frightened puppy. Ollie takes Max under his wing, promising to reunite him with his family.
As the duo ventures through the park and into the forest, they encounter challenges, including an empty lot, a spooky forest, and even a "big, scary creature," which turns out to be Bruno, a friendly and helpful dog. With Bruno's guidance and their unwavering determination, they pick up clues leading them to Max's family at last.
The story emphasizes values like bravery, teamwork, and the joy of helping others. It concludes with a touching moment of reunion, showcasing Ollie's selflessness and Max's gratitude.
Meet Scooter, a small but brave pup who was rescued from a life of confinement and finally found a loving home. But when a simple trip to the store takes an unexpected turn, Scooter finds himself lost in an unfamiliar world, facing new challenges and meeting unlikely friends along the way.
As he navigates through his adventure, Scooter encounters kind-hearted animals who help him along his journey, from playful kittens to wise deer. But will he find his way back to the family that loves him? Join Scooter on his emotional and exciting quest to return home, a story filled with hope, love, and the strength of never giving up.
Perfect for animal lovers and young readers, this touching story teaches valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between pets and their humans.
Paperback, 20 pages
Publisher: Indy Pub, 13th February 2025
Learns He Has What It Takes
by David Thomas, Ghyslaine Vaysset (Illustrator)
With the help of their most-loved therapists - who happen to be dog - veteran counsellors David Thomas and Sissy Goff offer engaging, full-colour picture books that speak to the heart of what kids need emotionally, socially, and spiritually today. Through the adventures of these furry friends, children ages 3-6 will learn how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each person--and puppy--can make.
But when he visits a children's hospital, a very special boy helps him find his resilience - even as Owen helps the boys and girls at the hospital do the same.
Full of heart, hope, and healing, Owen shows what resilience looks like, helping kids work through fears and find the courage to face hard or scary things.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 27th May 2025
For Ages: 3 - 6 years old
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 27th May 2025
For Ages: 3 - 6 years old
Price: $29.75 from www.booktopia.com.au
OLLIE AND THE LOST PUPPY
by Mapesho Daniel
Ollie and the Lost Puppy is a heart-warming story about friendship, courage, and kindness.
As the duo ventures through the park and into the forest, they encounter challenges, including an empty lot, a spooky forest, and even a "big, scary creature," which turns out to be Bruno, a friendly and helpful dog. With Bruno's guidance and their unwavering determination, they pick up clues leading them to Max's family at last.
The story emphasizes values like bravery, teamwork, and the joy of helping others. It concludes with a touching moment of reunion, showcasing Ollie's selflessness and Max's gratitude.
Their adventure leads to an unbreakable bond and reminds readers of the importance of kindness and friendship.
Paperback, 36 pages
SCOOTER'S BIG ADVENTURE
A Small Scared Dog Is Lost And His Quest To Get Back Home
by Phyllis Hager
Scooter's Big Adventure is a heart-warming tale of courage, resilience, and the power of friendship.
Paperback, 36 pages
Publisher: Indy Pub, 21st March 2025
For Ages: 0 - 12 years old
For Ages: 0 - 12 years old
Price: $24.90 from www.booktopia.com.au
A Small Scared Dog Is Lost And His Quest To Get Back Home
by Phyllis Hager
Scooter's Big Adventure is a heart-warming tale of courage, resilience, and the power of friendship.
As he navigates through his adventure, Scooter encounters kind-hearted animals who help him along his journey, from playful kittens to wise deer. But will he find his way back to the family that loves him? Join Scooter on his emotional and exciting quest to return home, a story filled with hope, love, and the strength of never giving up.
Perfect for animal lovers and young readers, this touching story teaches valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between pets and their humans.
Paperback, 20 pages
Publisher: Indy Pub, 13th February 2025
For Ages: 0 - 12 years old
Price: $21.99 from www.booktopia.com.au
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