I *loved* the book "The Art of Racing in the Rain" which was recommended by Pauline. I read a friend's copy, then bought it for my 19 year old son, who also LOVED it. He gave it to his grandmother, who is finishing it tonight, and LOVING it. It is definitely a story that reaches across the generations. This said, there are some references to "adult situations" that some parents may not be comfortable with their younger children reading. I have not given the book to my 11 year old daughter yet, and will probably wait a couple of years to do so. Julie Degen _www.caissonkennels.com_ (http://www.caissonkennels.com/) "A well-balanced German Shepherd has a title on both ends!" In a message dated 7/26/2009 8:14:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edwin Hill Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 8:16 AM To: freelist Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Favorite Dog childrens books Time to go shopping to upgrade my class room library.....I did not read much as a kid, and at 55 I don't remember many children books about dogs. I do have a few that I read every year to my students, but if you know of any that you think would be entertaining for 10 year olds please let me know privately.....and yes I have three copies of Old Yeller..Thanks...these kids of today will be grown-ups of tomorrow, perhaps they will be the ones to end dog fighting and breed specific laws and other negative influences upon the rights and joys of responsible dog ownership....Ed **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ------------------------------ End of showgsd-l Digest V3 #1733 ******************************** **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823322x1201398723/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================