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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+
Little Golden Books
The Poky Little Puppy
Janette Sebring Lowrey
For the child who gets distracted by the world around them and struggles with following instructions or being on time fo
Ages 2–5
Saving Zasha
Randi Barrow
Two brothers in post-WWII Russia risk everything to hide and protect a German shepherd at a time when anything from the
Ages 8–12
The Leanin' Dog
K.A. Nuzum
Lonely Dessa Dean is struggling after her mother's death until she meets a stray dog who needs love and healing just as
Ages 8–12
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Sophia #1
One Word from Sophia
Jim Averbeck
Clever Sophia learns that finding just the right words is the secret to building a brilliant argument for what she wants
Ages 4–8
Abigail Iris #3
The Pet Project
Lisa Glatt, Suzanne Greenberg
Abigail heads to San Francisco on vacation, where she gets to experience a brand new city and a family dynamic that is v
Ages 8–12
The Great Hamster Massacre #1
The Great Hamster Massacre
Katie Davies
Begging for a pet finally pays off for Anna and Tom, but they quickly learn that animal ownership can take a very unexpe
Ages 7–10
A Dog In the Cave
Kay Frydenborg
Follow the ancient trail from prehistoric caves to modern living rooms to see how dogs evolved into our most loyal and b
Ages 10–14
The PS Brothers
Maribeth Boelts
Two best friends who have very little money refuse to give up on their dream of owning a dog, finding hope and loyalty i
Ages 8–12
Cat Talk
Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan Charest
Romeo, Tuck, and a cast of independent felines share their secrets and stories through gentle free verse and expressive
Ages 4–8
Dear Whiskers #2
Meow Means Mischief
Ann Whitehead Nagda
Adjusting to a new school while her parents are away, Rana finds unexpected comfort in her Indian grandparents' care and
Ages 7–10
Big Red #1
Big Red
Jim Kjelgaard
A young boy is given the responsibility of training a spirited Irish setter, leading to a legendary partnership built on
Ages 10–14
Please Take Me for a Walk
Susan Gal
Wagging tails and eager barks fill this story of a city puppy who is absolutely determined to get his afternoon walk.
Ages 3–6
Cats! Cats! Cats!
Bernard Wiseman
For the child who loves to bring home every stray they find, this playful story explores the joy and chaos of living wit
Ages 3–7
How To Give A Mouse A Bath
Janie McGee
For the child who loves their tiny pet but finds bath time a bit of a scramble. This humorous guide turns the chore of p
Ages 4–8
Are You Sleepy Yet, Petey?
Marie Hodge
A patient young boy tries every gentle trick he knows to help his energetic puppy finally settle down for a good night's
Ages 2–5
The happy story of a little cat that once was all alone
Peter Zeitler
For the toddler who feels a little shy or lonely. This gentle story of a kitten finding its place helps young children u
Ages 2–5
Mercy Watson #1
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who loves a little bit of silly chaos and is ready to graduate from picture books to their first real chap
Ages 6–8
Good Dog, Carl
Carl and the Sick Puppy
Alexandra Day
Carl the dog takes on a big responsibility when he steps in to look after a puppy who isn't feeling well.
Ages 3–6
Me and My Dragon
written and illustrated by David Biedrzycki
Forget boring dogs and goldfish; see why a fire-breathing dragon is the coolest pet you could ever have.
Ages 4–8
Why Do Animals...?
Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts?
Nick Crumpton
For the curious kid who wants to know the 'why' behind every weird dog behavior, this science book explains puppy habits
Ages 6–10
The Adventures of Jojo and Junie
Johanna Hirschfield
For the child preparing to welcome a new puppy or who loves exploring the neighborhood with their four-legged best frien
Ages 3–7
You Can't Rush a Cat
Karleen Bradford
Winning over a shy, stray cat requires a very special kind of patience. Jessica and her grandfather wait quietly for a n
Ages 4–8
Lulu's Little Dragon
Kelash Dudhat Mawen
For the child who dreams of a magical companion and needs to learn that even a fire-breathing friend requires care and c
Ages 3–7
Stonely's Pet Dinosaur
Naomi Burman-Shine
For the child who dreams of having a prehistoric best friend. This rhyming adventure celebrates the joy of companionship
Ages 3–7
