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Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
34 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
Clear
Leigh Botts #2
Strider
Beverly Cleary
Leigh finds his stride and learns to accept his parents' divorce through the companionship of a stray dog and the rhythm
Ages 9–14
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
This Book is Cruelty-Free
Linda Newbery
Everyday choices from the snacks on your plate to the clothes in your closet can protect animals and the planet in this
Ages 10–16
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Flicka #1
My Friend Flicka
Mary O'Hara
On a Wyoming ranch, young Ken McLaughlin struggles to prove his maturity by taming and earning the trust of a wild musta
Ages 9–14
Rascal
Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon share a carefree summer of adventure in a small Midwestern town just as a world at war begins
Ages 8–14
Georgie
R. O. Blechman
For those seeking a gentle way to process profound loss, this moving graphic novel shows how the quiet loyalty of a pet
Ages 8–14
Gotcha Day!
Greg Murray
Celebrate the pure magic of the moment a shelter dog finds its forever home through photography that captures true happi
Ages 2–18
Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls
A boy works tirelessly to save enough money to buy two hunting dogs, leading to a deep bond and unforgettable adventures
Ages 9–14
Protecting Marie
Kevin Henkes
For the child navigating the unpredictable moods of a parent while trying to protect their heart and a new pet.
Ages 10–14
Rotten
Michael Northrop
Sixteen-year-old JD returns home to find an abused Rottweiler waiting for him, sparking an unlikely bond between two sou
Ages 12–17
What the Dog Said
Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
While her family heals from a sudden tragedy, thirteen-year-old Grace finds unexpected comfort and a new sense of purpos
Ages 10–14
Something Like Home
Andrea Beatriz Arango
For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care and family separation. This verse novel follows Laura as sh
Ages 10–14
Dogsbody
Diana Wynne Jones
Sirius the dog star is reborn on Earth as a puppy and must embark on a cosmic mission to recover a lost celestial murder
Ages 9–14
Jean Little's Memoirs #2
Stars Come Out Within
Jean Little
For the young reader facing a significant physical change or loss, this moving memoir explores navigating the world as s
Ages 9–14
When Friendship Followed Me Home
Paul Griffin
A scruffy dog and an unexpected connection lead a lonely boy to discover that home is something you can build with frien
Ages 10–14
No Small Thing
Natale Ghent
Three siblings in 1970s rural Ontario take a massive risk when they decide to secretly buy a pony and hide it in a stran
Ages 9–13
Gather
Kenneth M. Cadow
A resourceful Vermont teen and his loyal dog Gather fight to keep their home and land together while facing the harsh re
Ages 14–18
Gabe and Izzy Standing Up for America's Bullied
Gabrielle Ford, Sarah L. Thomson
Gabrielle shares her journey from being bullied for a physical disability to finding strength and a public platform alon
Ages 8–14
Beyond Words #1
Beyond Words: What Wolves and Dogs Think and Feel
Carl Safina
From the wilds of Yellowstone to the family living room, scientific discoveries reveal how wolves and dogs experience jo
Ages 10–14
Love, Aubrey
Suzanne LaFleur
After a tragedy leaves eleven-year-old Aubrey alone, she begins writing letters to process her grief and find her way ba
Ages 9–13
My Life in Dog Years
Gary Paulsen
For the child who finds their greatest sense of security and belonging in the company of a four-legged friend, especiall
Ages 8–13
Hear the Wolves
Victoria Scott
A wild wolfdog born in the Yukon wilderness struggles to survive the Klondike Gold Rush while slowly learning the ways o
Ages 10–14
A Dog In the Cave
Kay Frydenborg
Follow the ancient trail from prehistoric caves to modern living rooms to see how dogs evolved into our most loyal and b
Ages 10–14
Big Red #1
Big Red
Jim Kjelgaard
A young boy is given the responsibility of training a spirited Irish setter, leading to a legendary partnership built on
Ages 10–14
