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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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: Lift-Off
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
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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
Misty of Chincoteague #1
Misty of Chincoteague
Marguerite Henry
For the child who dreams of a deep connection with a wild animal and the satisfaction of earning a companion's trust thr
Ages 8–12
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...? #7
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...? #8
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
Clifford #43
Clifford's First Valentine's Day
Norman Bridwell
For the little one excited to celebrate their first Valentine's Day, this sweet story follows puppy Clifford as he navig
Ages 3–6
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 #1
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.
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
Anna and the Pink Pony
Evan Archerd
Step into the stables and experience the quiet wonder and daily magic that comes with caring for a very special pony.
Ages 4–7
Love Is
Diane Adams
A young girl discovers the tenderness of nurturing a baby duckling and the difficult but necessary wisdom of eventually
Ages 3–6
Usborne Spotter's Guides
Dogs
Harry Glover
Witness the fascinating history of man’s best friend and learn the defining traits that make every breed of dog unique.
Ages 8–12
We Want a Dog
Lo Cole
Big ones, small ones, and twenty-seven truly unexpected breeds fill these rhyming pages to show just how many ways there
Ages 3–7
Shadrach
Meindert DeJong
For the child experiencing the intense, heart-pounding anticipation of a first pet and the deep responsibility of caring
Ages 7–11
Widget
Lyn Rossiter McFarland
For the child who feels like an outsider or tries too hard to blend in with a new group. Discover how being yourself is
Ages 3–7
Clare Turlay Newberry's Animal Stories
Barkis
Clare Turlay Newberry
For the child adjusting to a new pet while navigating the delicate feelings of an existing family cat. A gentle look at
Ages 4–8
