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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(782)
Picture Books
(86)
Early Readers
(74)
Middle Grade
(20)
Graphic Novels
(19)
Poetry
(14)
Young Adult
(7)
Board Books
(4)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Pet & Baby #1
Dog's First Baby
Natalie Nelson
For the family pet or toddler adjusting to a new addition, this sweet story follows a dog's funny and heartwarming trans
Ages 0–3
Bad Kitty Chapter Books #9
Puppy's Big Day
Nick Bruel
A neighborhood walk turns into a series of mishaps with police and mean dogs, all while sharing fun facts about why dogs
Ages 7–10
Girl Talk #2
Oh Brother!
Narinder Dhami
School break is finally here, and while Anya is ready to shop and Gemma has a new pet, the rest of their friend group is
Ages 8–12
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Heidi Heckelbeck #10
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny
Wanda Coven
Heidi is trusted with the class rabbit for the weekend, but a broken rule leads to a magical mess that even her special
Ages 5–8
The Magic Shop #2
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
Bruce Coville
For the child who expresses themselves through art and needs to navigate the bittersweet growth of a first major respons
Ages 8–12
Splat the Cat: I Can Read!
Quick Chicks
Rob Scotton
Splat’s school project goes haywire when the chicken eggs he is watching hatch overnight and the chicks begin hiding all
Ages 4–7
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
Jack #2
Jack's Rabbit
Yvonne Jagtenberg
A quiet afternoon of drawing turns into a day-long chase when Jack's pet rabbit decides to make a break for it.
Ages 3–7
Purring, Rolling, Stretching
Chihiro Ishizu
For the toddler who is fascinated by the family cat. This rhythmic book invites little ones to stretch, purr, and play r
Ages 0–3
Animal Life Cycles
Dogs and Their Puppies
Linda Tagliaferro
For the curious child who wants to understand how a puppy grows and how a mother dog cares for her young through real li
Ages 4–7
Teacher's Pets
Dayle Ann Dodds
For the child who loves every critter they meet and needs to learn that caring for a pet is a big, around-the-clock job.
Ages 4–8
George and the Dragon #1
The Egg
M.P. Robertson
For the child learning that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. A gentle story about nurturing a friend and
Ages 4–8
Walk the Dog
Bob Barner
For the little one who stops to pet every pup on the sidewalk. This colorful rhyming romp introduces 26 breeds and their
Ages 2–5
A Dog's World #4
Bernese Mountain Dogs
Tracy Nelson Maurer
For the child dreaming of a big, fluffy companion or curious about working dogs from the Swiss Alps. This guide explores
Ages 5–8
Luchanna: The adventures of a saucy kitten
Leyla Bulatova
For the child who loves observing their own pet's funny habits, this story celebrates the curiosity and spirited energy
Ages 3–7
Hotel for Dogs #1
Hotel for Dogs
Lois Duncan
Nine stray dogs need homes, and Liz and her brother are determined to save them all—as long as they can keep the secret
Ages 8–12
Lad: A Dog #1
Lad: A Dog
Albert Payson Terhune
A brave thoroughbred collie faces snakes, burglars, and the busy streets of New York City to protect those he loves in t
Ages 8–12
Short Stories about Dogs for Children
Mark Clifford
For the young animal lover who finds comfort in the wag of a tail. These simple, sweet stories follow various dogs on ge
Ages 3–7
An Octopus Followed Me Home
Dan Yaccarino
An octopus is the latest addition to a young girl's chaotic collection of pets, much to the dismay of her father who rem
Ages 3–7
Peace. Love. Paws.: Life is Better with Dogs
Glenn Romans
For children who share a special bond with their four-legged friends, this rhyming book celebrates the comfort and loyal
Ages 3–7
The Dragonsitter #7
Trick or Treat?
Josh Lacey
For the child who loves a bit of holiday mischief and needs a short, funny read that makes the transition from picture b
Ages 6–9
Harry and the Dinosaurs
Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish
Ian Whybrow
Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs have one big Christmas wish: a real duckling. They ask Santa for help when the farm
Ages 3–6
Tana Hoban Concept Books
One Little Kitten
Tana Hoban
A curious kitten pounces and peers through its home in this photographic journey of discovery and rhyming play.
Ages 2–5
All Aboard Reading
Ponies
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
Gallop into the world of these small horses to learn where they live, what they eat, and how to keep them happy and heal
Ages 4–7