Ellie is about to get a surprise birthday present she didn't expect - a bulldog puppy. She gets to choose the puppy that she wants, and she seems to know right away that Daisy is the one for her. She learns that having a puppy is a big responsibility and that taking care of Daisy is more work than she thought. Somehow Daisy's antics have everyone loving her despite the mischief she makes. A great little story about a child's first experiences with a puppy. Encourages kids to understand that a puppy requires care and teaches them that they get a great friend and companion in return.

A story about Ellie, a dog that has been trained for search and rescue since a pup, and her handlers, Jakob and Maya, who are lost in their own way, and how Ellie saves them also.

A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

"As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to handle living in the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. But will he ever show his softer side, become the "gentle Max" CJ knows he can be, and learn how to make friends?"-- P. [4] of cover.

When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.

Knowing that small-town girl CJ is destined to be his forever companion, adorable city pup Max practices his gentle skills in spite of his take-charge personality in hopes of making friends and introducing CJ to city life.

Each year Ellie Carmichael wished for a puppy when she blew out the candles on her birthday cake. This year her wish came true with not just one puppy, but two! Class meanie, MiShaun, takes a break from calling Ellie, "Ellie So Smelly," when she meets the first puppy, but it won't last long after an accident at the park ensures MiShaun a visit from the Tooth Fairy! Things will soon get more exciting for Ellie after she discovers that she will get to travel with her family, a tutor, (whatever that means!) and, her brand spankin' new puppies! The first book in the Ellie Adventure series, "Ellie Adventure: Picking out Puppies," takes the reader along with Ellie as she adopts her puppies and quickly finds out that taking care of puppies requires more of her than just getting puppy kisses and handing out doggie treats!