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Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet
Books for Welcoming a New Pet – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,692 books
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Froggy #16
Froggy Gets a Doggy
Jonathan London
Froggy and Polly finally get the puppy they have always wanted, only to find out that training a new furry friend is muc
Ages 3–7
Capyboppy
Bill Peet
A family adopts a giant South American rodent and spends a wild spring and summer learning what it is like to live with
Ages 6–10
Aussie Nibbles
No Cat – and That's That!
Bruce Dawe
Sam is desperate for a feline friend, but her father is firm about his no-cat rule—until an unexpected event changes eve
Ages 6–9
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No One
Eleanor Nilsson
Emma and Charlotte may share a birthday, but their lives and new puppies are worlds apart as Emma begins the patient jou
Ages 7–10
The Fish That Wasn't
Paul Borovsky
A young girl receives a mysterious gray fish for her birthday and learns a valuable lesson about where different creatur
Ages 4–8
Usborne First Pets
Hamsters
Susan Meredith
Practical advice and fascinating facts about animal behavior help new owners learn exactly how to care for and play with
Ages 5–8
Something for James
Shirley Isherwood
Something is rustling inside a mysterious package delivered to James, and his toy animals are determined to help him wel
Ages 3–7
What Do Best #5
What Puppies Do Best
Laura Numeroff
From wagging tails to heart-melting cuddles, this celebration of puppyhood captures the joyful spirit of a child's best
Ages 2–5
First Discovery
Animals at Home
Sonia Black
Wagging tails and soft feathers fill these sturdy pages as dogs, hamsters, and even aquarium fish show what life is like
Ages 0–3
Olga da Polga #3
Olga Carries On
Michael Bond
For the child who loves the quiet bravery of pets. Olga the guinea pig faces small adventures with a big imagination and
Ages 6–9
Roman Trilogy #1
Minna's Quest
K. M. Peyton
A blacksmith's daughter transforms a sickly foal into the pride of the Roman cavalry, standing tall when bloodthirsty pi
Ages 8–12
Goosebumps HorrorLand #14
Little Shop of Hamsters
R. L. Stine
Sam thinks an after-school job at a pet store will prove he is responsible, but he quickly discovers that these tiny ham
Ages 8–12
Mr. Ape
Dick King-Smith
A lonely man living in a massive, empty house finds his world transformed when he opens his doors to a traveling family
Ages 8–12
The Dragonsitter #2
The Dragonsitter Takes Off
Josh Lacey
Told entirely through frantic emails, Eddie’s second attempt at dragonsitting goes haywire when Ziggy the dragon hides i
Ages 7–10
Olga da Polga #4
Olga Takes Charge
Michael Bond
For the child with a vivid inner world who loves to be the center of attention. This charming collection of stories cele
Ages 5–9
Santa Paws #1
Santa Paws
Nicholas Edwards
A lone puppy faces the biting cold of midwinter as he struggles to find food, warmth, and a way to survive on his own.
Ages 8–12
Some Swell Pup or Are You Sure You Want a Dog?
Maurice Sendak, Matthew Margolis
A rambunctious new puppy proves difficult to handle until a wise old dog arrives to teach two children the secrets of pa
Ages 4–9
The Puppy Place #1
Goldie
Ellen Miles
Goldie is a beautiful golden retriever pup, but Jack and Lizzie have their work cut out for them training a dog who does
Ages 7–10
Aussie Chomps
Stinky Ferret and the JJs
Candice Lemon-Scott
For the child who wants the fun of a pet but isn't ready for the smell, this hilarious story explores the messy, stinky,
Ages 7–10
Any Kind of Dog
Lynn Reiser
Richard has his heart set on a canine companion, but his mother keeps suggesting every other pet imaginable instead of a
Ages 3–6
How to Potty Train Your Porcupine
Tom Toro
Two kids can only keep their new prickly pet if they can house-train her, leading to a series of zany mishaps and a less
Ages 3–6
Just a Dog
Michael Gerard Bauer
Mister Mosely the Dalmatian leads the way through a series of heartwarming adventures and messy mishaps as told by his c
Ages 8–12
Secret of the Mountain Dog
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
A girl and a massive Tibetan mastiff venture into the Catskill Mountains to help a boy and his teacher recover a mysteri
Ages 8–12
Say Woof!
Gail Gibbons
Help your child understand what happens during a pet's checkup. This clear guide eases anxiety about vet visits and expl
Ages 4–8
