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Pet Books for Children
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| Pigeon Wants a Puppy |
| by Mo Willem |
| Hyperion Books |
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| Hopefully, you didn’t miss the classic Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog.
Just what it is so appealing about Mo Willem’s Pigeon books is
difficult to define. The folksy art and the silliness and simplicity
of the stories make these books favourites among kids, parents, and
babysitters. This is an excellent choice for teaching preschool kids
how much responsibility a pet can be. Pigeon wants a puppy, and he
is very impatient to get his way. He promises to care for the new
dog. “I’ll water it once a month,” he assures us. But when the dog
turns out to be too much for him, he decides he may be better suited
to care for something else, such as a walrus. Whimsical, hilarious,
and sweet. Technically suited for preschool kids, Pigeon books are
loved by all ages. |
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| Are You Ready for Me? |
| Claire Buchwald, illustrated by Amelia Hansen |
| Gryphon Press |
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| Dog expert Stanley Coren recommends this title, which will help
your young child get ready for the responsibilities of owning a dog.
It teaches kids to be concerned with the pet’s need, not just with
their own desire to own something live and fluffy. A handy contract
at the end provides a checklist for dog duties that helps your child
organize, and you can even get a cool online kit for more help. |
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| How to Talk to Your Cat |
| Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Paul Meisel |
| Harper Collins |
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| Did you know that cats never purr while alone? George, who has
written over eighty books about nature, understands cats. With joy
and humour, she shares what she knows with children who are
fascinated by felines. But this is really a guide to talking with a
cat, just as the title states, and George helps kids- and their
parents- interpret the meaning of the cat’s many different meows. |
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| Dogs and Cats |
| by Steve Jenkins |
| Houghton Mifflin Press |
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| This is a super special pet book that older children and
pre-teens will turn to time and time again. Jenkins is an award
winning artist and writer, and his torn-paper collages make
spectacular illustrations. As amazing as the artwork is, the text is
even stronger, giving in-depth information about dog and cat
history, care, psychology, evolution, nature, and so on. What’s
different about this book is that is really two in one- when you’ve
finished studying cats, you simply turn the book around to read
about cats. Kids never tire of this trick! |
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| Fish for You: Caring for Your Fish |
| by Susan Blackaby (Author), illustrated by Charlene Delage |
| Picture Window Books |
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| Caring for a fish will be easy for your child with the help of
this book. Many kids start out with fish to learn responsibility
before progressing to a cat or dog, and others fall in love with
fish and develop a beautiful aquarium. |
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| Caring for Your Hamster |
| by Adele Richardson, illustrated by Kelly Garvin |
| Capstone Press |
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| If the care of a hamster is terrifying your tyke, this book can
help. No bells and whistles- just clear instructions for ensuring a
happy relationship with hammy, clean cages, and rodent safety. |
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