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It's lonely when you move and meeting people can be really hard. But finding friends becomes easier for Opal with the help of a scruffy dog she names after the place where they meet — a Winn Dixie grocery store. Don't miss the original book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, just right for ages 6-9 alone or aloud. And be sure to meet other memorable dogs in these books:

Dr. Seuss' classic picture book about the stalwart elephant has been embellished and expanded for a rollicking film ride. Be sure to read Horton Hears a Who, the book that inspired this tale, then try these other books about unique friendships.