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Books for Welcoming a New Pet

Books for Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Ball

A determined dog waits with hilarious, single-minded intensity for anyone to come along and throw his favorite red ball.

Cover of Amigo

For the child longing for a wild friend, this gentle desert tale explores the quiet patience and mutual trust required t

Cover of This Cat Loves That!

This Cat Loves That!

Every kitty has its own favorite things to do, and these colorful photos show exactly what makes each feline friend so s

Cover of Where's Big Dog?

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Where's Big Dog?

Jessica Collins, Lisa Melamed

For the curious toddler wondering where their favorite furry friend has gone. This simple, interactive search-and-find h

Ages 1–4

Cover of My Siblings Have Paws

My Siblings Have Paws

Amanda Dushion Blew

For the family introducing a new baby to their fur-babies, this sweet story celebrates the unique bond between a little

Cover of Spooky Night

Natalie Savage Carlson

A witch's black cat longs for a quiet life as a house pet, but he must perform one last magical feat before he can earn

Cover of Guinea Pigs Add Up

Guinea Pigs Add Up

Classroom chaos erupts when one lonely guinea pig turns into twenty, creating a lively rhyming lesson in addition and su

Cover of Dog's First Baby

Dog's First Baby

For the family pet or toddler adjusting to a new addition, this sweet story follows a dog's funny and heartwarming trans

Cover of Puppy's Big Day

Puppy's Big Day

A neighborhood walk turns into a series of mishaps with police and mean dogs, all while sharing fun facts about why dogs

Cover of Oh Brother!

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

Cover of Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny

Heidi Heckelbeck #10

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny

Heidi is trusted with the class rabbit for the weekend, but a broken rule leads to a magical mess that even her special

Cover of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

For the child who expresses themselves through art and needs to navigate the bittersweet growth of a first major respons

Cover of Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks

Splat the Cat #8

Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks

Splat’s school project goes haywire when the chicken eggs he is watching hatch overnight and the chicks begin hiding all

Cover of 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

Cover of Jack's Rabbit

Jack (Jagtenberg) #2

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.

Cover of Purring, Rolling, Stretching

Purring, Rolling, Stretching

For the toddler who is fascinated by the family cat. This rhythmic book invites little ones to stretch, purr, and play r

Cover of Dogs and Their Puppies

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

Cover of 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.

Cover of The Egg

George and the Dragon #1

For the child learning that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. A gentle story about nurturing a friend and

Cover of Walk the Dog

For the little one who stops to pet every pup on the sidewalk. This colorful rhyming romp introduces 26 breeds and their

Cover of Bernese Mountain Dogs

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

Cover of Luchanna: The adventures of a saucy kitten

Luchanna: The adventures of a saucy kitten

For the child who loves observing their own pet's funny habits, this story celebrates the curiosity and spirited energy

Cover of Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs #1

Nine stray dogs need homes, and Liz and her brother are determined to save them all—as long as they can keep the secret

Cover of 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