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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+
Big Numbers #1
Big Numbers
Edward Packard
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in. This heartwarming tale shows how unconditional love and a little b
Ages 4–10
The Horse and His Girl: A Short Story of Loyalty and Love
Liana-Melissa Allen
For the child who shares a deep, quiet bond with their favorite animal and finds comfort in the steady presence of a loy
Ages 3–7
My Favorite Pets
Jeanne Birdsall
For the child who loves to tell tall tales or struggles to stay on topic. This witty story celebrates the messy, hilario
Ages 4–8
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Lessons from Shadow: My Life Lessons for Boys and Girls
Shadow Bregman
For the child who loves their pet and wants to understand life's big lessons through the eyes of a loyal companion.
Ages 4–9
Grandma Tildy #1
But No Elephants
Jerry Smath
Grandma Tildy is certain her home has no room for an elephant, but her life gets a lot more crowded when she finally let
Ages 3–7
A Friend Like Iggy
Kathryn Cole
For children who experience the world with sensory sensitivities or need a steady paw to hold. Discover how a real servi
Ages 4–8
Seeing Things
Robin Klein
For the child who longs for a secret companion or needs a little help navigating strict rules with creativity and humor.
Ages 7–10
Stanley #3
Stanley's Little Sister
Linda Bailey
For the child feeling nervous or uncertain about a new addition to the family, this story uses a funny dog to show how s
Ages 3–7
Goose and Duck
Jean Craighead George
For the child who loves looking after others and learning how we find our place in the world through gentle, nurturing b
Ages 3–7
Monster Pets #1
Monster Pets
Gary Buettner
For the child who loves things that go bump in the night and reimagining classic villains as misunderstood friends.
Ages 4–8
Red Rocket Readers
Different Dogs
Pam Holden
For the budding animal lover and beginning reader who is curious about how different dogs look and behave. A gentle guid
Ages 4–6
ABC Learning Series
ABC Animals
Penguin Books
A young boy faces a difficult moral choice when he encounters an abused dog in this moving story about compassion and co
Ages 8–12
Carbonel #1
Carbonel: The King of the Cats
Barbara Sleigh
For the child who loves the idea that their neighborhood pet might be royalty in disguise. A classic tale about helping
Ages 7–11
Better Pets
Leigh Bardugo
Finding the perfect pet is a hilarious whirlwind of high expectations and big surprises in this laugh-out-loud story fro
Ages 4–8
John Davidson's Early Readers #16
Daisy the Bulldog
John Davidson
For the family considering a new pet or a child curious about their four-legged friend. This guide introduces the histor
Ages 6–9
The Puppy Place #9
Bella
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals and needs to learn that loving someone sometimes means helping them find their own perfe
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #59
Miki
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves caring for others and wants to understand the gentle responsibility of fostering a pet while the
Ages 7–10
How Do Dinosaurs...?
How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats?
Jane Yolen
For the little one learning to be gentle with a new furry friend, these playful dinosaurs show exactly how to pet, feed,
Ages 0–4
How Do Dinosaurs...?
How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?
Jane Yolen
For the family preparing to welcome a new puppy, these silly dinosaurs model gentle pet care through playful rhymes and
Ages 0–3
The Strange Adventures of Blue Dog
Jean Van Leeuwen
Billy’s deep affection for his toy Blue Dog brings an imaginary farm to life, ultimately sparking the courage to care fo
Ages 6–9
Pets Without Homes
Caroline Arnold
Go behind the scenes at an animal shelter to see how dedicated workers care for lost pets and help them find their way b
Ages 5–9
The Pet Potato
Josh Lacey
Albert has always wanted a pet of his own, but he is stunned when his dad finally brings home a quiet, brown, lumpy pota
Ages 4–8
Peanut
Linas Alsenas
Mildred finally finds a companion when she adopts a stray named Peanut, though it becomes clear very quickly that Peanut
Ages 4–8
P.J. & Puppy
Cathryn Falwell
Potty training becomes a shared household milestone as a toddler learns to use the toilet while a new puppy practices on
Ages 2–4
