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Chapter Books About Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Chapter Books About Welcoming a New Pet

Explore chapter books books about welcoming a new pet for children.

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Cover of Good Luck, Ronald Morgan!

Ronald Morgan #4

Good Luck, Ronald Morgan!

Patricia Reilly Giff

Training a brand-new birthday puppy is hard work, but Ronald Morgan soon discovers that making friends with the new neig

Cover of Moondog

Alice Hoffman, Wolfe Martin

Angel is a perfectly behaved puppy, but everything changes when the full moon rises over the family home.

Cover of Cats

Read All About #2

For the child who is about to welcome a new kitten or loves every cat they meet on the sidewalk. This simple guide build

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Cover of Arthur's Pet Business

Arthur Adventures #14

Arthur's Pet Business

Marc Brown

To get the puppy of his dreams, Arthur must first manage a chaotic backyard full of other people's pets to show his pare

Ages 4–8

Cover of Caring for Hamsters

Caring for Your Pet

Caring for Hamsters

For the child preparing for their first pocket-sized pet, this guide explains the daily care and responsibility needed t

Cover of Winnie's Guide to Caring for Your Horse or Pony

Winnie's Guide to Caring for Your Horse or Pony

Learn the essentials of horse care, from mucking out stables and choosing the right feed to keeping a pony happy and exe

Cover of José and El Perro

José and El Perro #1

José and El Perro

Susan Rose, Silvia López

For the child who wants to include their pet in every part of their life, this sweet story celebrates the bond between a

Cover of This Is My Puppy

Usborne Noisy Touchy-Feely #2

This Is My Puppy

Felicity Brooks

For the baby or toddler meeting their first furry friend, this sensory board book uses touch and feel textures to introd

Cover of Chinchilla

Nature Exploration Picture Books

Eleanor Fluffington

For the child who loves furry friends and wants to learn the responsibility of caring for a unique pet.

Cover of Toby

For the family welcoming a shy rescue dog who needs extra time and patience to feel at home after a big move.

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Usborne Introduction to Horses and Ponies #2

Grooming and Stable Management

For the young equestrian ready to move beyond riding and learn the rewarding, hands-on responsibility of caring for thei

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Nocturnal Explorers

Rebecca Rissman

For the child who is dreaming of their first small pet, this guide covers everything from cages to crumbs to ensure a ha

Cover of Understanding Dogs

Usborne First Pets

Understanding Dogs

For the family preparing to welcome a new dog or the curious child who wants to know why their pet behaves the way they

Cover of I Really Want a Dog

I Really Want a Dog

Susan Breslow, Sally Blakemore

For the child who asks for a puppy every single day, this practical guide uses a boy's journey to show what it really ta

Cover of The Westie Winter

The Westie Winter

For the child dreaming of a furry friend or a special project with a grandparent. This cozy winter tale celebrates the b

Cover of The Perfect Puppy for Me!

The Perfect Puppy for Me!

While waiting for his own pet, a boy visits different dogs to learn about their unique traits and find out which breed w

Cover of Lizzie and Her Puppy

Lizzie and Her Puppy

For the family welcoming a new puppy into the home, this gentle story models the simple joys of playtime and the basics

Cover of Ruff's Guide to Caring for Your Dog

Ruff's Guide to Caring for Your Dog

Ruff the Dog walks you through every step of bringing a new puppy home, from picking out the right leash to the basics o

Cover of A Bag Full of Pups

A Bag Full of Pups

Dick Gackenbach

While everyone else picks a puppy to do a specific job, one little boy searches for a companion to simply love and keep.

Cover of Mutts

Mixed-breed dogs come with unique histories and temperaments; learn how these one-of-a-kind mutts look, act, and need to

Cover of When the Silliest Cat Was Small

When the Silliest Cat Was Small

Gilles Bachelet

For the child who loves to play pretend or the parent who enjoys a good wink: this silly tale celebrates the joyful mism

Cover of The Cat Next Door

Magic Charm Books #6

The Cat Next Door

Elizabeth Koda-Callan

Caring for a neighbor's cat teaches a young girl the patience and responsibility she needs before she can finally bring

Cover of Arabel's Raven

Arabel and Mortimer #1

A wild raven with a two-word vocabulary moves into Arabel's home, sparking a series of chaotic and comical changes for t

Cover of Ginger the Stray Kitten

Animal Stories #14

Ginger the Stray Kitten

Rosie must track down her favorite orange kitten at the farm before the rescue shelter takes all the cats away for adopt

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