"Maybe I'm not the hero type. But I can dream. Sometimes I dream I'm a rescue dog, saving a child lost in the woods. Or a guide dog, helping a person who cannot see. Or a police dog, tracking sneaky robbers. But when I wake up, I must face the truth. It's mostly big dogs who do those jobs. And I'm just Barnaby, a small mutt living in an animal shelter." Barnaby has big dreams, but he finds his true calling when he's adopted into a loving home and becomes a bedbug-sniffing dog―helping to find hidden bedbugs in hotels, on airplanes, in movie theaters, and even in people's homes!

Barnaby the Bedbug Detective

Children's Books

Stier, Catherine

Animals

Albert Whitman & Company

When Alex spills milk on his football jersey and Morgan's braid unravels, they both say, "These things happen." But Ellie LaFleur, who is practically perfect, sniffs, "Not to me." And it's true. Ellie's nails are always filed, her clothes are snazzy, and her long locks are lovely. So when Ellie's head begins to itch, she's sure it's an allergy. 
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!" blurts Ellie when her mother and the school nurse give her the bad news: Ellie has head lice. "These things happen," says Ellie's mother. At home, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers from the school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellie even writes a note for kids who get head lice-"These things happen," it says.

Bugs in My Hair?!

Growing Up & Facts of Life

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!" blurts Ellie when her mother and ther school nurse give her the bad news: Ellie has head lice. "These things happen," says Ellie's mother. At home, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers from the school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellie even writes a note for kids who get head lice-"These things happen," it says. The author includes a note for concerned parents. Catherine Stier's light look at this all-too-common problem is sure to strike the right note with stressed-out kids and families. Tammie Lyon's humorous paintings complete this reassuring tale.

Bugs In My Hair?!

I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch (Volume 1) (A Dog's Day)

Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it's up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow (Volume 2) (A Dog's Day)

Spend a day in the life of an avalanche rescue dog! Ava is a chocolate Labrador retriever with a big job. She and her handler have trained for years to be ready to help people at their ski resort if an unexpected avalanche hits. But Ava quickly finds out there’s much more to being an avy dog than daring rescues. Told from the dog’s perspective, this riveting story also includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

Spend a day in the life of an avalanche rescue dog! Ava is a chocolate Labrador retriever with a big job. She and her handler have trained for years to be ready to help people at their ski resort if an unexpected avalanche hits. But Ava quickly finds out there's much more to being an avy dog than daring rescues. Told from the dog's perspective, this riveting story also includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it’s up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

Spend a day in the life of a guide dog! Sammy the golden retriever has a big job. Because his owner is visually impaired, Sammy needs to keep a constant watch of their surroundings. And in the city, there is a lot to notice--and a lot of potential distractions too. Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

I Am Sammy, Trusted Guide (Volume 3) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Bella, Star of the Show (Volume 4) (A Dog's Day)

Spend a day in the life of a star! Bella the Jack Russell terrier was born for the stage―she never misses her mark, and her bark is always on cue. But her dog brother, Chewy the German shepherd, always gets the big roles. Will Bella ever get her time in the spotlight? Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

About the Author\nCatherine Stier is the author of eighteen children’s books, including the award-winning If I Were President. She holds a master’s in reading and literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist and writing instructor and has conducted children’s literature research. Born in Michigan, Stier now resides in Texas.\nFrancesca Rosa was born in Italy and is a graduate of the School of Comics and Illustration in Milan. Since childhood, she has had an infinite love for animals, and they frequently appear in her illustrated books. She currently lives in Italy with her husband, and her dog, Milù.\nThe exciting adventures of four working dogs, each told from the dog's perspective, are now together in one shrink-wrapped set. Contains the first four books in the series: I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch; I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow; I Am Sammy, Trusted Guide; and I Am Bella, Star of the Show.

A Dog's Day Set #1–4

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Barnaby the Bedbug Detective

Bugs in My Hair?!

Bugs In My Hair?!

I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch (Volume 1) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow (Volume 2) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow (Volume 2) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch (Volume 1) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Sammy, Trusted Guide (Volume 3) (A Dog's Day)

I Am Bella, Star of the Show (Volume 4) (A Dog's Day)

A Dog's Day Set #1–4