New Book Series for PAW Patrol Fans and Dog Lovers

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Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers! Doggy Defenders is brand new National Geographic Kids picture book series debuting with four amazing canine heroes.

In each read-aloud picture book, kids can follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day. We thought we’d be among the first to spread the word, since the only thing we might love more than dogs is encouraging a love of reading. And, it also happens to be National Read A Book Day today!

Stella the Search Dog  Courageous(and ridiculously cute!) bloodhound Stella spends an exciting day at work as a Virginia police search dog, tracking scent trails, riding in a helicopter, and even saving a lost hiker.

Dolley the Fire Dog  Learn all about Dolley’s important role as a fire dog in Loudoun County, Virginia as this Labrador retriever visits the site of a fire, trains to sniff out flammable items, and teaches kids about fire safety.

Willow the Therapy Dog  Willow is a rescued greyhound and a therapy dog in Washington, D.C. Willow has a very important job cheering people up and making them feel better and shares her day with young readers as she visits a hospital, helps children read at a library book party, and brings smiles to people who need them.

Tiger the Police Dog  Together with his handler Aida, Belgian Malinois Tiger is a member off the Washington, D.C. police department. Readers join Tiger on a typical day “on the job” where he visits a police academy, trains to sniff out important items, patrols famous landmarks, and keeps us all safe.

We think these make a great gift for your favorite young reader, dog lover and teacher to add to their bookshelves! Shop online here or at your local bookshop.

Also be sure to check out Daisy’s Big List of Dog Books for more ideas.

Top 10 PAW Patrol Printables for Kids

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If you’ve got a dog-loving kid then you probably know they cannot get enough of PAW Patrol. Whether you’re experiencing a snow day, a rainy day or just looking for some fun, free activities for the family, we’ve got you covered with this rundown of our favorite Paw Patrol Printables!

Some of these PAW Patrol Printables are holiday-specific, so you may want to PIN this post so that you can save it for later!

If you aren’t already familiar, PAW Patrol is an action-adventure series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. With a unique blend of problem-solving skills, cool vehicles and lots of cute doggy humor, the PAW Patrol works together on high-stakes rescue missions to protect the Adventure Bay community.

Fun PAW Patrol Fact: Ryder rescued all the pups and taught them their PAW Patrol skills. If you want to learn more about how you can rescue animals too, visit the ASPCA website.

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Pet-Themed Coloring Set for Kids with Washi Tape, Stencils + More

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Super CUTE gift idea for your pet-loving kiddos! This Kids Coloring Set from Hot Focus includes: a Pet-Themed Carrying Case with Passcode Lock, Erasable Coloring Pencils, Washi Tape, Blank Card Set, Stencil, Stickers, Booklet and more.

The carrying case makes it perfect for travel, sleepovers, playdates, and also just keeps everything neat and organized. It’s recommended for ages 5-12 but I want one for myself!

Right now there is a $1 OFF coupon, making this whole kit only $13.99. It’s also eligible for free Prime shipping. Go HERE to check it out.

WIN a $100 Layla Grayce Shopping Spree + More! {3 Winners}

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As part of Project Nursery’s Skip*Hop Nursery Design event, Layla Grayce joined actress Tiffani Thiessen, Joy Cho of Oh Joy! and Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay in an exciting baby room design contest, where each participant was challenged to design a beautiful nursery on a budget! Vote for Layla Grayce as your favorite nursery design for a chance to win a Skip*Hop Springtime Birds Musical Crib Mobile and $100 Layla Grayce gift card!

Three lucky winners will win a mobile and a $100 shopping spree towards Layla Grayce! Hurry, because this contest ends on July 10th! Vote Now!

Curious George Teaches Kids About Pet Safety and Shelter Animals on PBS Kids

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Pet parents and kiddos alike will be super excited about this very special new episode of Curious George on PBS Kids! In “Where’s the Firedog?” George’s canine friend, Blaze, keeps running away from the firehouse. When Blaze winds up in the animal shelter, George and his firefighter friend Sam learn how to keep her safe by putting a tag on her collar, walking her on a leash, and making sure she’s never lonely.

It’s a fun and informative way to help teach your kids about pet safety and shelter animals. We’ve got a sneak peek especially for our readers so check this preview and share with your pals!

This paw-tastic new episode premiers Monday, February 4, 2013 on PBS KIDS so be sure to check local listings for times in your area. For more monkey business, visit Curious George‘s website at pbskids.org/curiousgeorge. You can snag FREE  games, printables, and video clips to enrich kids’ creativity and learning. For more information on shelter animals, visit The Humane Society of the United States at  www.hsus.org.