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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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Horses of the Maury River #1
Chancey of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
Chancey, an abandoned Appaloosa horse, finds a new purpose alongside Claire as they transform their bond into a therapeu
Ages 8–12
Beti #1
Beti and the Little Round House
Atinuke
Beti lives in a round house under the mountains, where every season brings new adventures with her family and a very mis
Ages 5–8
The Night I Followed the Dog
Nina Laden
An ordinary dog leads a double life of glamour, limousines, and nighttime jazz clubs that his owner never suspected.
Ages 4–8
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Charley #1
Charley's First Night
Amy Hest
Snow falls outside while a young boy welcomes his new puppy home, learning that rules about where to sleep might bend wh
Ages 3–7
The Wolfling
Sterling North
A 19th-century boy raises a wolf pup in the wild Midwest, forging a deep bond with nature and a local naturalist who sha
Ages 10–14
Silver Street Farm #1
Welcome to Silver Street Farm
Nicola Davies
Meera and her friends are transforming an abandoned railway station into a city farm, but first they must save their ani
Ages 7–10
The Battle of Bubble and Squeak
Philippa Pearce
Three siblings love their gerbils, but their mother hates them. A tense family battle ensues until a close call with the
Ages 7–11
Jasmine Green Rescues #2
A Duckling Called Button
Helen Peters
When Jasmine finds a nest of orphaned eggs in the woods, she must use all her skill to keep them warm and safe until the
Ages 7–10
Nora Nightsky #1
Nora Nightsky
Rebecca Lewis-Oakes
Nora is a literal star who would rather hide in a black hole than grant wishes, until a girl’s request for a pet lures h
Ages 6–9
So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?
Karla Kuskin
What do cats actually think of people? An inquisitive child interviews a very clever feline to uncover the secrets of th
Ages 4–8
Snail Boy
Leslie McGuirk
A pony-sized snail is determined to find a loving home and a human companion rather than being captured by the circus.
Ages 4–8
Sam and Abigail #1
The Take-Along Dog
Barbara Ann Porte
For children navigating family rules or a parent's phobia, this gentle story shows how responsibility and a well-behaved
Ages 6–9
Astrid and Apollo #8
The Puppy Surprise
V. T. Bidania
Astrid thinks she has her brother Apollo’s birthday gift all figured out, but a trail of new clues turns the celebration
Ages 6–9
Puppy!
Keith Graves
Trog the caveman has the best mud and sticks, but he won't be happy until he finds a puppy—even if the 'puppy' he finds
Ages 4–8
Bear and Bunny #1
Bear and Bunny
Daniel Pinkwater
While wandering through the woods, two best friends wonder if a pinecone or a caterpillar could be the perfect pet to lo
Ages 3–7
Me, My Goat & My Sister's Wedding
Stella Pevsner
Keeping a pet goat hidden from your parents is hard enough, but Doug's secret animal has a habit of showing up at the ab
Ages 8–12
Babar and the Wully-Wully
Laurent de Brunhoff
Babar's children are overjoyed to find a mysterious new pet called a Wully-Wully, but they must act fast when a jealous
Ages 3–7
Moss #1
Look Back, Moss
Betty Levin
Helping his mother rescue animals takes a serious turn for Jody when he encounters an injured sheep dog that has been ma
Ages 8–12
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa #1
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Erica Silverman
Cocoa the horse has decided the house is much more interesting than the barn, leaving Cowgirl Kate with the hilarious ta
Ages 5–8
Jack Russell: Dog Detective #8
Fowl Play
Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers
Chaos erupts in Doggeroo when the neighborhood dogs are blamed for a chicken coop crisis. Jack and his super-sniffer mus
Ages 6–9
Not That Pet!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
For families debating which pet is the right fit, this hilariously chaotic story explores the trial and error of finding
Ages 3–7
Duck for a Day
Meg McKinlay
Abby finally gets her wish to bring home the class duck for a night, even though her parents have a strict no-pets rule.
Ages 6–9
Sad, the Dog
Sandy Fussell
A lonely dog who calls himself Sad waits for someone to notice his gifts. Everything changes when a boy in a big truck s
Ages 4–8
Annie Rossi #2
Letters to Leo
Amy Hest
Annie Rossi pours her heart into letters to her new puppy, sharing the ups and downs of fourth grade while holding onto
Ages 7–10
More Formats for Welcoming a New Pet
Picture Books
(86)
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(74)
Middle Grade
(20)
Graphic Novels
(19)
Poetry
(14)
Young Adult
(7)
Board Books
(4)
Welcoming a New Pet by Age Group
Books for Welcoming a New Pet for Ages 0–3
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Books for Welcoming a New Pet for Ages 8–11
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