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Your animal-loving child is sure to love this collection of pet books for preschoolers. cats, dogs, dragons, unicorns and more!
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Whether your little one is asking for a pet or learning to care for yours, these pet storybooks for preschoolers are sure to start a lively dialogue between you and your preschoolers.
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pet books for preschoolers
Below, I’ve featured just a handful of pet-themed picture books that will help your preschoolers celebrate their pets—or the ones they dream of!
You should be able to find them at your local library or bookstore. If you can’t find them locally, you can click on the cover of each image to purchase them on amazon.
the perfect pet- elizabeth really wants a pet. but her parents don’t want a pet. instead, she is given a cactus. Even though Elizabeth’s new plant proves to be a good listener, Elizabeth still wants a pet…
Strictly No Elephants: When the local pet club won’t admit a boy’s tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution involving all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book .
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Can I be your dog? : This picture book shares the story of Arfy, a homeless stray dog who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he would be. Readers will be pleasantly surprised to learn who steps forward to adopt Arfy.
The Pet Dragon: Meet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets out on a journey to find her best friend. . . and readers embark on a journey of learning and discovery.
pet show! – how can you participate in a pet show when your pet runs away? That’s the question Archie faces when he can’t find his cat to get into the neighborhood pet show. luckily, think fast to win a prize.
Haley’s Gift: Meet Haley, a lovable Labrador puppy…and an unstoppable thief! Laugh with her as he fights his way into Emilys heart, while also stealing whatever else he can grab along the way!
A Unicorn Named Sparkle: When Lucy sees a newspaper ad for a unicorn, she sends in her quarter and waits four to six long weeks for her own unicorn to arrive. when the shine comes on, his ears are too long, his horn is too short, he smells funny, and oh, he has fleas…
I want an iguana: Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. he promises that she won’t have to feed him or clean her cage or even see him if she doesn’t want to.
The Perfect Pet: After begging for a pet, a child’s mother finally says “yes.” but which animal will make the best pet? an elephant would not fit through the door, and a tiger would be too difficult to walk through. what should a child do?
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Pets: From adorable dogs to cute kittens to friendly fish, young readers learn about popular family pets and how to care for them.
oh, the pets you can get! – from the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe and happy. p>
What pet should I have? – what happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick out a pet? naturally, they cannot choose just one!
just me and my puppy – a perfect way to teach children the responsibility of caring for a pet!
The night before the new pet: It’s the night before adopting a puppy and the whole family can’t wait. Everyone helps get ready: they buy treats, set up a cage, and discuss what to name the pet.
All About Pets: Find out everything you ever wanted to know about our beloved pets, whether they’re scaly, slippery, four-legged, or feathered.
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