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Books about pets written for a young audience.
Updated January 16, 2023
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What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss
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...
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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Mo Willems
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...
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Lola Gets a Cat
Anna McQuinn
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...
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Can I Be Your Dog?
Troy Cummings
Paper Book
The New York Timesbestseller 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...
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I Don't Know What to Call My Cat
Simon Philip
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...
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No More Bows
Samantha Cotterill
Paper Book
Milly loves her dog Hugo. And she LOVES dressing up Hugo in bows. Hugo loves Milly, but Hugo does NOT like wearing bows. Not frilly ones or sparkly ones or bows with jewels. Finally, Hugo can't take it anymore and he runs away! But life is lonely without Milly. He...
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Charlotte and the Rock
Stephen W. Martin
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...
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The Perfect Dog
Kevin O'Malley
Paper Book
A vibrant picture book following one girl's quest to find the perfect dog. When your parents say you can get a dog, you feel so LUCKY. And after you finally figure out what kind of dog you want, that feels even LUCKIER. But when the perfect dog chooses you --...
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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...
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I Wish I Had a Pet
Maggie Rudy
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...
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This Is Gus
Chris Chatterton
Paper Book
"A surefire hit for all picture-book collections." --Booklist "Give grumpy Gus and his positive puppy pal another sausage and invite them back for a sequel." --Kirkus Meet Gus. He is one grumpy dog who doesn't like much of anything, especially making new...
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This Moose Belongs to Me
Oliver Jeffers
Paper Book
From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . . Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It's fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while...
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You Don't Want a Unicorn!
Ame Dyckman
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...
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I Do Not Like Al's Hat
Erin McGill
Paper Book
Herb the magician's rabbit loves the attention, the applause, and the carrots that are thrown on the stage every night by his adoring audience. But Herb does not like being stuffed into Abracadabra Al's hat and--presto!--being pulled out by his ears. Ouch! ...
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The Princess and the Pony
Kate Beaton
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...
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Pirate's Perfect Pet
Beth Ferry
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...
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Bob, Not Bob!
Liz Garton Scanlon
Paper Book
From the Caldecott Award-winning and bestselling team of Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Matthew Cordell comes a hilarious sick-day read-aloud! 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...
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