Stanislaus Library in Modesto has some real book hounds

This is too dog-gone cute! The Stanislaus County Library has a program that encourages kids to read by having them read aloud to trained therapy dogs.

The free program is aimed at children ages 6 to 12, who are welcome to come to the library on Thursdsay afternoons through November.

On a recent afternoon, boys and girls read a variety of stories to a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Arthur, a Labrador retriever named Charlie and a border collie named Dutchess.

The stories included "The Tortoise and the Hare Race Again," "Ladybug Girl" and a SpongeBob SquarePants book.

Parents and guardians wishing more information should call the library’s children’s department at 209-558-7810.

Scroll down to watch a video of children reading to the dogs, or click the link at left.