Snoopy, Snowy and a Dog Called Bob

I love books – always have. As a kid I was an avid reader. As an adult I always make sure that the kids on my gift list get books! I remember that some of my favorites were books with dog stories, you know the kind, where the family dog played an integral part in saving a member of the family from evil beings. I don’t remember the names of those books, but they were always a good read and made my heart ache for a dog of my own.

I have been making my list for this year’s giving. Dogs. Yes. Not only for the children on my list but for my friends who have them. Here is a short list of books that I will be ordering from Amazon.

Number one will be The Complete Peanuts 1959-1962. This collection of the famous Peanut comic strip is this year’s release and would be a welcome addition to anyone’s library. This classic collection as always will feature front and center the most famous dog of all – Snoopy! That obnoxious, kind, and lovable beagle!

Another classic that will be received with great pleasure is The Adventures of Tintinby Herge. Tintin is a boy reporter perpetually embarked on some improbable adventure. He always has his trusty dog Snowy with him, and a good thing too as Tintin oftentimes finds himself in mortal danger, saved in time by his faithful Snowy. This too is a comic strip. It is clever, adventuresome and most endearing.

Mostly Bob by Tom Corwin is a true story of the dog Bob and how Bob changed his own life. Definitely a quick read and heart rending this is a good stocking stuffer for anyone – it is a story of human proportion and will appeal to dog and non dog people of all ages.

Last by not least, the recently released by Viking Press The Dog and I by Roy MacGregor, one of Canada's most beloved writers, comes this entertaining collection of essays on man's best friend. I could not find it on Amazon yet, but the collection of stories and the easy essay style of MacGregor definitely makes this book worth searching for – ask your local book store to order it.

Any or all of the above, will be welcome additions. Good laughs, tears, and lots of cheers!