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Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
656 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Chapter Books
Middle Grade
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Bunnicula #1
Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel
James Howe, Andrew Donkin
Harold the dog and Chester the cat are suspicious of the new family bunny, a long-eared pet with strange habits and very
Ages 8–12
One Dog and His Boy
Eva Ibbotson
When Hal discovers his birthday dog Fleck is only a rental, the two embark on a desperate and big-hearted adventure to s
Ages 8–12
Henry Huggins #1
Henry Huggins
Beverly Cleary
The longing for a first pet meets the playful, messy realities of responsibility in this classic neighborhood tale.
Ages 7–10
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Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber
Hiding a donut-loving pony in a city apartment is no easy feat for Kizzy and her friend Pawel, especially when the secre
Ages 7–10
Pet Trouble #3
Mud-Puddle Poodle
Tui T. Sutherland
Rosie wants a prim and proper pet, but her new poodle would much rather jump into mud puddles than sit on a fancy pillow
Ages 7–10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4
Dog Days
Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley wants a summer of video games and zero responsibilities, but his mother's plans for outdoor exercise and fa
Ages 8–12
The Princess in Black #11
The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
Princess Magnolia can fight monsters with ease, but she may have met her match in a tiny, chaotic kitten who keeps shred
Ages 5–9
Elvis and the World as it Stands
Lisa Frenkel Riddiough
A sensitive shelter cat named Elvis discovers that he and his new human, Georgina, can build their own happy world toget
Ages 8–12
Pet Trouble #2
Loudest Beagle on the Block
Tui T. Sutherland
Ella wants to shine in the school talent show, but her new dog Trumpet won't stop howling along to every single note of
Ages 8–12
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #2
Amelia Bedelia Unleashed
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia really wants a sibling, but her focus quickly shifts to a high-energy quest for the perfect puppy in this
Ages 6–10
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
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
Saving Winslow
Sharon Creech
Louie is determined to save a frail, sickly mini donkey named Winslow, finding hope and unexpected strength while his br
Ages 8–12
Jasmine Green Rescues #1
A Piglet Called Truffle
Helen Peters
Aspiring vet Jasmine Green finds a tiny runt piglet ignored by its owner and decides she must secretly nurse it back to
Ages 7–10
No Sam! #1
They Call Me No Sam!
Drew Daywalt
Sam is a noble pug determined to protect his family from "evil wizards" and "heat cannons," even if his heroic efforts m
Ages 8–12
Dear Mr. Henshaw #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
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
The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
Chris Van Allsburg
For children learning about the responsibility of pet ownership and the importance of treating all living creatures with
Ages 4–9
Goosebumps #14
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp
R. L. Stine
Strange howling and shredded rabbits point to Grady's new dog, but he knows his pet is normal. Most dogs don't change in
Ages 8–12
Henrietta's Guides to Caring for Your Pets
Caring for Your Chickens
Isabel Thomas
Henrietta the chicken explains everything from picking out a flock to keeping a coop clean in this photographic guide to
Ages 6–9
The Great Pet Heist #5
The Great Puppypalooza
Emily Ecton
Butterbean and her team of ghost-hunting spies must outsmart the Animal Control Man to find safe homes for a surprise pa
Ages 8–12
Riley Reynolds #2
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business
Jay Albee
Riley is a fourth-grader who quickly discovers that owning a dog involves a lot more hard work and responsibility than t
Ages 6–9
