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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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(86)
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(74)
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(20)
Graphic Novels
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(14)
Young Adult
(7)
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(4)
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Mountain Dog
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating family instability or big life transitions, this verse novel offers a path toward healing throu
Ages 8–12
Wind-Wild Dog
Barbara M. Joosse
A half-wild sled dog with mismatched eyes must choose between the call of the Alaskan wilderness and her growing bond wi
Ages 4–9
A Day in the Life of Cowboy Mike and Winston
Michael Eastwood
Perfect for children who love animals and want to learn about the responsibilities and joys of life on a ranch with a ge
Ages 3–8
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No Shelter Here
Rob Laidlaw
For the child who loves dogs and wants to understand how to help those in need, this book explores the complex history a
Ages 8–12
Stories You Can Read to Your... #3
Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog
Sara Swan Miller
For the child (and their furry friend) who wants to see the world through a pup's eyes, from the dreaded bathtub to maki
Ages 5–9
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!
Leslea Newman
Perfect for energetic toddlers who love pups, this bouncy, rhyming romp follows a pack of dogs through a joyful day of p
Ages 2–5
My Snake Blake
Randy Siegel
Blake the snake isn't your average reptile; he cooks meals, writes stories, and even takes the dog for a walk in this wh
Ages 4–8
Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life
Nancy Roe Pimm
A tiny four-pound dog found in a New Guinea foxhole becomes a WWII hero, saving hundreds of soldiers and eventually beco
Ages 8–12
My Cat Maisie
Pamela Allen
Andrew wants a friend to play with, and when a scruffy ginger cat appears, he must learn how to be patient and gentle to
Ages 2–6
Bedlam Farm #1
Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm
Jon Katz
For children who feel like the 'new kid' or struggle to find their place in a group. This real-life farm story shows how
Ages 4–8
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say
In post-war Japan, an eight-year-old boy protects a tiny, abandoned sparrow from bullies and learns the tender rewards o
Ages 4–9
Penny and Pocket
Gwenda Turner
A Jack Russell terrier and an abandoned kitten form an unlikely bond in this heartwarming tale based on true events.
Ages 3–7
The Oodlethunks #1
Oona Finds an Egg
Adele Griffin
When Oona finds a mysterious giant egg, she must protect it from the neighborhood bully until a baby stegosaurus hatches
Ages 6–9
Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale
Eileen Spinelli
Moe McTooth loves the warmth of his new apartment during the snowy winter, but the arrival of spring brings a wild, rest
Ages 4–8
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #29
Pet Show Pandemonium
Zack Zombie
For the child who loves gaming and needs a laugh while navigating the messy, often embarrassing social hurdles of school
Ages 7–12
The Trouble with Children #1
The Trouble with Children (According to Dog)
Katie Weaver
A grumpy family dog vents about loud shrieks and tight squeezes before realizing that life with children also comes with
Ages 4–8
Magic Ponies #1
A Special Wish
Sue Bentley
Marcie dreams of having a pony until she finds Comet, a magical friend in her own backyard, and they begin helping each
Ages 6–9
Motor Dog
Kurt Cyrus
Flip expects the perfect high-tech pet from his internet order, but a remote control is no match for a robotic dog deter
Ages 3–7
DK Readers
Amazing Dogs
Laura Buller
Canine heroes leap off the page as they rescue people in danger and serve as loyal friends in this look at the most incr
Ages 5–7
Crimebiters! #3
Dog Day Afterschool
Tommy Greenwald
The Crimebiters are on the case with a new kitten recruit after a math test is stolen and the local animal shelter faces
Ages 8–12
Doctor Dolittle #2
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle sails for the tropical Spidermonkey Island with a crew of animal friends to find a missing colleague and ta
Ages 8–12
Charlie's Raven
Jean Craighead George
Hoping for a miracle cure for his grandfather, Charlie takes a baby raven from its nest and begins a summer of scientifi
Ages 8–12
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
If You Were...
If You Were a Parrot
Katherine Rawson
For the curious child who wonders what it's like to be a pet, this playful story explores the world through the eyes, be
Ages 4–8
