Pets and pet care Books

In this second book of the Belly Rubbins For Bubbins series; Bubbins the rescue dog always believed he would get a loving family one day. After 11 long years of living in a backyard and a shelter, his dream finally came true! Follow Bubbins during his...

Puppies are supposed to get into mischief, but I seem to get into more than my fair share. My name is Sophie and I'm a boxer puppy with a big personality. I am full of energy with a curious nature that gets the best of me, so let's cause some...

Litleo, a ginger cat, sets off one day to find his brother, Ditto. Kenny and Sarah get more than they bargained for when Ditto joins the family. This children's story aims to educate young children about responsible pet ownership and to raise funds for...

In the early hours of a cold February morning, a four-month-old puppy named Milo Chow is put on a plane heading to Toronto. He has left his family for a new life. Unsure of what he will face, Milo is put on a path that will hopefully bring him a new...

Basil the sausage dog sets out to find a new friend. He meets several dogs who would like to play, but poor Basil is too small to keep up with them. At last he meets his perfect playmate and they have a lovely day out together. Everyone can find a friend!

This is a story about a fierce little girl who lives with a chronic illness. Despite the daily challenges she faces, she always remembers the importance of letting her imagination run wild and having fun. This powerful little girl is a reminder to always...

Thor is a troublemaker. He is also a French Bulldog who loves his family. Deep down. Deep, deep down. He has a strong personality that makes him unique and funny, and he is never short on what to say. Experience Thor's family life through his...

Please Don't Go in the Dryer! Young readers (and their parents) will laugh out loud at this whimsical cautionary tale about a mischievous kitten and its overly imaginative owner. The delightful text and beautiful, hilarious illustrations will make...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Hope is a beautiful, fun and loving dog who has been dealt a bad hand.  Join her on an adventure as she seeks to find her forever home.  This is a heartwarming tale of love and second chances.

Sleepytown Beagles, Penny's 4th of July is the second book in the Sleepytown Beagles series. It takes your child on another journey into a peaceful and secure place where they can visualize and drift off to sleep. In this story, Penny shares the...

Riley Carson is just an average kid...or so she thinks. Days before starting middle school, Riley’s beloved dog dies in her arms and this tragedy impacts her more than she can imagine. As Riley and her friends, Finn Murphy and Eve Rycroft, navigate...

Petunia's life started out happy with her Mommy and sibling puppies. Then she was chosen by a loving family who nurtured her until they had to move and could not take her with them. After a new family grew tired of her and became mean, Petunia ran...

An Angel for Olivia is an endearing story about a 6-year old girl who has the unusual capacity to converse with the various animals on her farm. While on a walk with her four-legged friends, she encounters an angel who imparts wisdom to her. This book...

Jig Gets Lost is an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city and decides he wants to go exploring. One day he leaves his home and discovers the wonderful smells from the street vendors selling all different kinds of foods. He meets a...

A housecat goes out on a journey, exploring the surrounding lands and becoming a great cat. The illustrations are bright and funny, with the story in rhyming meter that will delight children and their pets.

Join Bruce and his new friend as they race to help a lost reindeer find his way back home in time for Christmas.This is the third book in the children's book series My Dog Bruce by author Becca Blue (Rebecca Carrigan)Becca Blue has been a professional...

Author Donna Lawrence has written an inspiring, motivational picture book about courage, devotion, and forgiveness. The book, Susie's Tale, is a heartwarming and heartwrenching account of Donna's relationship with an abandoned and abused puppy.Ultimately...

*** Winner of the Best Young Adult Training Book Award at the EQUUS Film & Arts Festival, USA 2023Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired children's equestrian book, packed full of body language, behavior, horse health, grooming, feeding,...

The Williams family continues to share their home with a plethora of unwanted, rescued, injured and orphaned animals.  Some are kind and soft, while others are smelly and can bite.  All of them, quite unconsciously, teaches us invaluable...

This illustrated children's book, suitable for ages 3-10, tells the story of a puppy, “Cassie,” that is enamored with the beauty of God's creations in nature. The plot is told through a poem that describes her wanderings with her...

THE ADVENTURES OF CASH the PUG are early reader children's picture books. Cash is a loveable pug who is having a birthday party at Sydney Park with all of his pug friends. Cash lives with his mummy Mikhala and spends his days barking, snacking,...

Let us not worry about how four adorable puppies found themselves on a raft in the middle of a stream but rather let us enjoy the fact that we get a front row seat to all the trouble, excitement and adventure that comes along with it. Puppies Floating...

Fern the hound dog wakes up to a beautiful day outside. She just knows that today is the perfect day to play with a friend! Who will she find to play with her? This story is dedicated to the author's canine best friend, and is a fictionalized version of...

(Story Line)18 LIVES: The Adventures of Sam and EmilWhile teaching grammar to 6th graders 20 years ago, even I was bored by the trite lessons provided in the ancient practice books available for the teaching of English usage. My family at that time...

A great read for children who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, provides insight and tools to help calm the mind. Also provides validation as they follow Wally through his day to day struggles and eventual resolution to staying on task and focused.

Harry the Bear has very long hair that he refuses to cut. When his friend gets his hair burned off in a housefire, Harry the Bear finds a way to use his very long hair to help a friend in need.

Come along with me and follow the adventures of Bandit, a speckled little puppy from the big city. Hold your breath as Bandit tumbles out of Uncle Bill's truck and is almost eaten by a coyote! Be there when Bandit arrives at Little Meadow Farm, his...

Cats are wonderful pets and companions. These feline friends are all different in their own special ways.  This book will help explain stuff about cats that you may not know. Also, this will prove why cats are better than dogs. (Sorry dog lovers).

Kip is a happy, playful little dog who enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He introduces his young readers to different modes of transportation as he experiences several different countries, and the unique qualities each one offers. It is...

Many children end up in foster care for one reason or another, despite efforts by child welfare organizations to keep families together. This book helps children explore their feelings about being in foster care, and their experiences with trouble within...

I used to be a wild man, you know...Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped next time you saw an injured or dumped animal? If you cared about that stray?Inside these pages is a true story that will answer those very questions. Be...

Where Oh Where is Teddington brings a lovely rhyme time and I-Spy opportunity for infants, toddlers and young readers alike. See if you can spot Teddington on each page, and you might see his three little cat friends and poppy flowers if you look closely...

Chuck [Charles], and Moe have to return Pema to ancient Egypt, and apologize for the mess their kittens left. When all 3 time-travel to Egypt. They are in the middle of a snake invasion. CHUCK the ninja assembles an army of cats, and trains them to...

Continues the adventures of the time-traveling cat. They wear their special hats, and travel thru their cat DNA. The 2 Egyptian kittens have stolen their uncle Charles' hat, and have used the hat to time-travel. The kittens are lost in the universe,...

""Children in Norway or Holiday on the Ekeberg: A Book for Boys and Girls"" is a novel written by an author known only as ""Pater"" and published in 1884. The story follows a group of children who embark on a holiday to Norway, where they explore the...

A boy and his chinchilla go to the park to play, but a big bully and his terrible pet gorilla become the "fun police" and put a kabosh on any fun they might have had.  They also take away the boy and his chinchilla's ice cream...

Billy and Harry have another adventure by going to the beach. Billy and Harry visit the beach with their friends Ben and Lisa. They have a fantastic time visiting swimming and doing lots of wonderful activities.

The story of a killer-dog. His owner had tried to train him to the domestic life, but the call of the wild and his hunting instincts were too powerful. As a killer he roamed abroad, hunted fiercely by farmers whose stock he wantonly destroyed. It is a...

Jake is the family dog. He is beloved by everyone but he has one annoying habit.  Jake loves to shake. And, when mum is trying to clean the house or dad is trying to give Jake a bath, his shaking really becomes a problem. Luckily, there is one...

Embark on a paw-some escapade with Sparty, the spirited bulldog, as Doretha Polite unfolds a tale of courage, camaraderie, and conquering fears in Sparty's Adventures. Young readers will delight in Sparty's forest frolics, meeting charming friends along...

This cheeky dog likes to wander about the farm, and finds himself face to face with the farm's alpaca, who looks after the sheep. The alpaca is not at all happy about the dog wandering around his farmyard. Then trouble starts.

Widget is a lucky little cat who was rescued and joined a loving family with lots of brothers and sisters. Together they go on all sorts of amazing adventures. Today Widget is on an adventure to discover what the mysterious sweet smell is as he makes his...

Elizabeth and her younger brother Daniel haven't seen their cousins in Taiwan for a long time and are determined to go there. When their parents tell them they won't be able to go this year, they decide to make a trip of their own. Sneakily taking their...

Children's Temptations is a book written by George Wagner and published in 1859. The book discusses the various temptations that children may face in their daily lives, such as lying, stealing, and disobedience. Wagner explores the causes and effects of...

This book was written by a hospice nurse and her client to facilitate the exploration of feelings and emotions of children who have experienced any type of loss, ranging from a beloved family member or friend to a family pet.In the vast spectrum of human...

This is a delightful story about Tom, a very resourceful cat, who was dumped in an alley and the amusing situations he gets into in order to survive. The full-page colour illustrations and rhyming text make the story fun for children to read or be read...

This is a funny story with a life lesson about how an older person can be made happy and given strength by being needed. By having a bunny to look after, Grandma Ruby was no longer lonely and her health came back.