Reading Pals with Paws

Ruthie's new pals are less self-conscious about their reading ability when she's near. Ruthie, pictured at right, is an avid listener each week in the Paws to Read Program at the Pikes Peak Public Library in Colorado.

Robin and Facility Dog Daisy enjoying a good story with one of the children at Orfalea Children's Center.

Reading Assist dog Bumps, takes his job seriously in Northern California. He is a "super good listener" according to the children.

Puppies help kids get "on top" of books