Pet Fictions for Kids

Books about pets written for a young audience.
Updated January 16, 2023
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What pet should I get?
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
Pick a pet with Dr. Seuss with this bestselling and silly tail of cats, dogs and more! A dog or a cat? A fish or a bird? Or maybe a crazy creature straight from the mind of Dr. Seuss! Which pet would YOU get? A trip to the pet store turns into a hilarious struggle when two kids...
The pigeon wants a puppy!
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents a pup-tastic Pigeon adventure. The Pigeon really, really, REALLY wants a puppy. He'll take really good care of it, he promises! Don't you want him to be happy? Despite all of the...
Lola gets a cat
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
In this Lola Reads picture book, Lola learns about caring for a pet in this simple and sweet story about welcoming a new kitty. Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet...
Can I be your dog?
Cummings, Troy
Paper Book
The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW! A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself! This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt...
I don't know what to call my cat
Philip, Simon
Paper Book
When a cat unexpectedly arrives at her house, a little girl takes him in and tries to find the perfect name. Kitty? Rambo? Mr. Maestro? None of these is quite right. Catowning is harder than she imagined, and then the cat disappears! Good thing her next pet arrives so unexpectedly--and he's easy...
Charlotte and the rock
Martin, Stephen W.
Paper Book
An unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story that's perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get? Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a...
Otter: What Pet Is Best? (My First I Can Read)
Sam Garton
Paper Book
On her next adventure, Otter--the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama--tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy. Otter: What Pet Is Best is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Read...
The everything book of cats & kittens
Paper Book
Everything a child wants to know about cats and kittens, from breeds, features, pet care, and grooming, to discovering how their cats communicate with us and one another. This book is for anyone who loves cats and kittens, whether they're cat owners or want-to-be owners. Learn...
I wish I had a pet
Rudy, Maggie
Paper Book
Smartly dressed mice give sage advice on all elements of proper pet care in this photographic picture book. Who hasn't yearned for the perfect pet? The mice in this book--hand-sewn and inhabiting enchanting, diorama-style scenes--know all about critter care, and they're here to...
This is Gus
Chatterton, Chris
Paper Book
A hilarious story about a loveably grumpy dog who learns the art of compromise and making new friends.Gus is a very grumpy dog. He doesn't like much of anything, least of all making new friends! So what will Gus do when a little puppy with a spring-in-his-step appears on the scene?Giggle away...
This moose belongs to me
Jeffers, Oliver.
Paper Book
WINNER of the Irish Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2012 and the Honour Award for Illustration from Childrens' Books Ireland, 2013. An exquisite new book, featuring a boy and his moose, from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator,...
You don't want a unicorn!
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
"Gleeful unicorn havoc."--Publishers Weekly "Imaginative fun."--Booklist "A crowd pleaser."--Horn Book Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from New York Times...
I do not like Al's hat
McGill, Erin
Paper Book
Herb is a rabbit. Al the magician is his boss.  At every magic show,  Al grabs Herb's ears and pulls Herb out of his hat. Herb's ears hurt. Herb's feelings hurt. Herb hurts. Herb has had enough.
Miss Hazeltine's Home for Shy and Fearful Cats
Potter, Alicia
Paper Book
A tale with many tails, perfect for cat lovers everywhere!   Miss Hazeltine is opening a very special school for shy and fearful cats.  They come from all over, and Miss Hazeltine gives them lessons in everything, from "Bird Basics" to "How Not to Fear the Broom." ...
The princess and the pony
Beaton, Kate
Paper Book
Introducing Kate Beaton, a major new picture book talent, and author/illustrator of #1 New York Times bestseller Hark! A Vagrant!Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year. A BIG horse. A STRONG horse. A horse fit for a WARRIOR PRINCESS! But when the day...
Pirate's perfect pet
Ferry, Beth
Paper Book
Ahoy! Pirates, pets, and puns run amok as a swaggering, softhearted captain takes off on a mad search for the perfect animal sidekick. Big, brave Captain Crave can check off most items on the handy Be Your Best Buccaneer checklist. He has a pirate ship, an eye patch...
Melissa's octopus and other unsuitable pets
Voake, Charlotte
Paper Book
Melissa, Thomas, Betty, and Arthur have one thing in common: extremely unsuitable pets! An exuberant book packed with visual humor. There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog, or a guinea pig. Then there are others that make, well, unusual pets,...
Bob, not Bob!
Scanlon, Liz Garton
Paper Book
Little Louie is stuck in bed with a bad cold. His nose is clogged, his ears are crackling, and his brain feels full. All he wants is his mom to take care of him, but whenever he calls out for her, his stuffed-up nose summons slobbery dog Bob instead! As Louie tries and tries to make himself...

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