fido, sparky, zeus… what’s your pet’s name? today we are talking about cats, dogs, fish and birds. yes, they are books about pets for children. Let’s start with these books about animals.
Pet Books for Children
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general pet books
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee is the story of a girl who really wants a dog, but the salesman tries to sell her everything from a baboon to a wombat. in the end, the girl ends up with a pet that is not a dog.
When you want a pet, but can’t have one in real life, you settle for a pet truck in a brain pinkney puppy truck.
Have you ever wanted a dinosaur as a pet? That’s just what a kid wants in John Condon’s wonderful Dinosaurium. but is a dinosaur the best idea when looking for a pet?
Archie can’t find the cat and the neighborhood pet show is about to start at the ezra jack keats pet show. can archie enter the pet show?
if you want a friend in washington by erin mcgill explore the wacky, wild and wonderful pets of the white house. most presidents have brought pets to the white house. dogs seem to be the most popular pet. Do you remember any of these pets in the white house? Millie and Ranger (H.W. Bush) Socks (Clinton) Bo (Obama) Grits and Lewis Brown (Carter) Fuzzy and Lucky (Reagan) The book covers even include some actual photos of the presidential pets.
strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev is about a boy who can’t bring his pet elephant to a club, so he decides to start his own club where everyone is welcome.
Some Pets by Angela Diterlizzi highlights the wide variety of pets and the things they can do. but the one thing they all have in common is being a good fellow friend.
and rescue and shelter pets are some of the best friends. Check out our complete list of books on rescue and shelter animals.—>rescue and shelter animal books for kids
books about pets puppies and dogs
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max explains everything puppy expert by stacy mcanulty is a great choice if the kids have been asking for a puppy and the adults have been saying that puppies are a big responsibility. learn how much work they are in this picture book.
our own dog by amanda mccardie is full of the fun that dogs are, but also the responsibility that comes with it.
We all know that puppies can be a lot of work and mischief. We find ourselves calling the puppy a lot and that’s what stands out in Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee.
louie searches for the perfect family in a family for louie by alexandra thompson. and find a wonderful food loving family in a new bakery. is a perfect combination.
we want a school dog not only gets you thinking about the different types of dogs that might make good pets, it also lets you practice rhyming. So do you want a dog that has hair or one that is bare? plus, the last page of the book will inspire kids to write their own book about a new kind of pet.
cynthia rylant’s big gracie chase is a fun story that takes you all over town. Gracie the dog likes a quiet house, but when the painters come to the house, it’s anything but quiet. gracie leaves the house and discovers that someone left the door open, so she goes for a walk. Well, when the townspeople start to find out that Gracie is on the loose, they all start chasing after her. will gracie ever find peace and quiet again?
How do you choose a name for a puppy? Does your dog look like you? They say that people look like their pets. Do their names rhyme too? find out at mr. neck by simon james.
Can I be your dog? by troy cummings is the story of a dog on a mission to find a home. he does this by delivering letters to potential new forever friends. they reject it over and over again until the correct recipient receives the message.
Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you’re not home? In Home Alone by Barbara Nascimbeni we can follow a dog through his day surfing the internet, entertaining guests and more.
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for more books about dogs, check out our great list.—->books about dogs
pet books for kittens and cats
lola gets a cat by anna mcquinn is a perfect choice for young children who are about to get a pet cat. lola is getting one and there is a lot to learn to prepare.
can a library have a pet? Based on a true story of a cat left behind in the book return bin, Meet Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library by Vicki Myron. a librarian nurses him to help him and he becomes the library’s resident cat.
For more books about cats, check out our great list.—->books about cats
get a pet fish
meet richard the goldfish in my pet goldfish by catherine rayne. Learn all about goldfish, from what they eat to how long they live in this beautifully illustrated book. perfect to read if you are thinking of having a pet goldfish. (coming fall 2021)
the pet-o-rama is about to start. Norman the goldfish makes an amazing pet, so he’s sure to dazzle in the competition. but….a case of fish nervous breakdown while on stage. can his owner help him? find out in norman – amazing goldfish! by kelly bennett.
memoirs of a goldfish by devin scillian is part of a fun series. In this book, we get to experience life from inside the fishbowl. When a goldfish attracts new residents to its tank, life takes unexpected turns. Also, check out Memories of a Hamster and Memories of a Parrot.
class pets
Some salons choose to have a pet. read brightly shares some chapter book readings that would be fun reads in class.—>see list
printable pet book list
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enjoy reading about pets in these books. do you have another favorite to add to the list?
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