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Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,618 books
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Chapter Books
(782)
Picture Books
(86)
Early Readers
(74)
Middle Grade
(20)
Graphic Novels
(19)
Poetry
(14)
Young Adult
(7)
Board Books
(4)
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Mary and Her Little Lamb: The True Story of the Famous Nursery Rhyme
Will Moses
A sickly lamb born in 1810s Massachusetts survives thanks to a young girl's care, inspiring the world’s most famous nurs
Ages 4–8
Puppy Diaries #1
Holiday Helper
Jill Abramson, Jane O'Connor
Scout the puppy is so excited for her first Christmas that she mistakes shiny presents for tug-of-war toys, leading to a
Ages 4–8
The Rescue Dog Tales #1
A Place to Call Home: Toby's Tale
G.A. Whitmore
Follow Toby's heartwarming journey through the snowy landscapes of Quebec as he searches for a place where he truly belo
Ages 5–9
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Tornado
Betsy Byars
For the child feeling anxious about storms or transitions, these soothing stories about a resilient dog provide comfort
Ages 7–10
Remembering Vera
Patricia Polacco
For the child seeking a sense of belonging or the animal lover who believes every stray has a hero inside, this true sto
Ages 6–10
Hooper Finds a Family
Jane Paley
For the child who has faced a major life change or feels out of place, this heartwarming dog's-eye view explores finding
Ages 8–12
Jane and Dino
Alexa Parfenon
A little girl finds a mysterious egg and hatches a clever new friend who teaches her about loyalty and the true meaning
Ages 3–7
The Best Cat in the World
Lesléa Newman
For the child navigating the profound sadness of losing a pet and the complex feelings that come with opening their hear
Ages 4–8
Mela
Maddalena Schiavo
Gentle, wordless illustrations capture the quiet moments of patience and warmth required for a young girl to earn the tr
Ages 4–8
Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey
Joy Cowley
Miguel grows incredibly fond of the turkey he’s supposed to be fattening for dinner, leading his community to step in an
Ages 4–8
I Want a Dog
Jon Agee
For the child who knows exactly what they want and won't be swayed by silly alternatives. A humorous take on staying fir
Ages 4–8
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
For the person hesitant to open their heart after experiencing loss. A gentle story about finding the courage to love an
Ages 4–9
Anything But Fine
Tobias Madden
A young boy encounters an abused dog named Shiloh and must face an emotionally taxing struggle to protect the animal fro
Ages 8–12
Thunder-Boomer!
Shutta Crum
The summer heat breaks as dark clouds and roaring winds roll in, bringing the rhythmic power of a thunderstorm right int
Ages 4–8
Mutt Dog!
Stephen Michael King
A lonely stray dog’s life changes forever when he meets a kind woman working at a shelter and finally finds a place to b
Ages 4–8
Shelter Pet Squad #1
Jelly Bean
Cynthia Lord
Suzannah cannot have pets in her apartment, but her heart is full as she helps a lonely guinea pig named Jelly Bean find
Ages 6–9
Good Boy
Andy Hirsch
Charlie’s nervous stomach usually gets the best of him, but training a chaotic rescue dog for an agility contest might b
Ages 8–12
Ghost Buddy #3
How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Billy Broccoli takes on a supernatural mission to help his ghost friend Hoover pass a responsibility test by finding the
Ages 8–12
Pet Finders Club #5
Runaway Rascal
Ben M. Baglio
Birthday party chaos ensues when Nat’s houseguest realizes her tiny dwarf rabbit has vanished into thin air.
Ages 7–10
Life Cycles
The Life Cycle of a Cat
Lisa Trumbauer
Satisfy your child's natural curiosity about how animals grow with this simple, photo-filled guide to a kitten's journey
Ages 4–7
What Is Your Dog Doing?
Marilyn Singer
Celebrate the delightful and unexpected things pets do throughout the day with this bouncy, rhyming look at life through
Ages 3–7
Bowser and Birdie #1
Woof
Spencer Quinn
When a prize stuffed marlin disappears from a bayou tackle shop, a newly adopted mutt named Bowser jumps onto the trail
Ages 8–12
Sheltie #1
Sheltie the Shetland Pony
Peter Clover
Moving to the country gets much better when Emma meets a mischievous Shetland pony and teams up to solve a vegetable mys
Ages 7–9
Cockawun and Cockatoo
Christobel Mattingley
Arthur takes on the big responsibility of caring for two orphaned nestlings after his uncle rescues them from the wild.
Ages 7–10
