Pets and pet care Books

Filled with amusing illustrations and real-life scenarios, this guide shows kids the pros and cons of cat care, offering an insightful yet fun learning experience.Like its canine counterpart, Cats Are Great BUT introduces children to the ins and outs of...

Featuring funny illustrations and real-life situations, this guide introduces kids to the pros and cons of dog care via an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.This delightful primer immerses young readers in the ins and outs of dog ownership,...

This is a short story of how Enzo the puppy taught G important life lessons.

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Give Comfort follows a facility dog who helps a child with epilepsy.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Oliver's Duck Tale is the second book in a series titled, "Oliver's adventure series". In this adventure Oliver meets and strikes up a friendship with Mariel, who happens to be a very wise duck. There is a goofy Labradoodle, named Brody that loves to...

Age range 4 to 12A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical...

Rocket Causes A Ruckus is the first in a series called "Aussie Dog Tails" which features stories about a number of different Australian Shepherd dogs and puppies that JD Blue has now or has had, owned or co-owned with breeders, friends and family. Each...

Age range 3 to 7If a kitten hates the water...can it come to love a mermaid? Find out in this story about setting goals, problem-solving, and (eventually) making friends.Cadence is a very busy little mermaid - dancing with dolphins in the morning and...

Age range 3 to 6One day in a life of a little boy and his pet cat is portrayed in this poetic picture book with dreamlike illustrations.In this book the readers follow the actions of a little boy and his kitten in the course of one day and during this...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Helps Out follows a facility dog who helps a child with appendicitis.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Lumos Helps with Healing follows a facility dog who helps a child with a broken arm.Lumos, an adorable facility dog, brings comfort to a child who broke her arm, with strong messages of...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash Can Do It follows a facility dog who helps a child with diabetes.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an adorable...

The Backyard's other main characters are Tigress, a quiet sister cat but is vocal when she needs to be. Mr. Thomas is a savvy feral cat. The cats provide a positive lesson on being yourself and how others may try to influence you.

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat and his friends enjoy making music together, until Bear needs to take a nap. But when Bear starts to snore, Cat can't help tapping his drum, and his...

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat has fun flying his kite, but when the kite gets stuck in a tree, how will Cat get it down? Luckily, a very tall friend comes along just in time! Bold...

Age range 2 to 6Cat overcomes fear and makes a new friend; with simple rhyming text and bold illustrations for young readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared! Cat runs...

Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 IPPY Awards In Cyparissus there is a little dog who gets lost in a park, a sleeping rabbit, a horse up in the clouds, and a bird setting off on a long, long journey. In Cyparissus there is Irene playing jump rope,...

Age range 6+A book about the extraordinary bond between humans and animals, which is everlasting - animals as hard workers, friends, and faithful companions. They have been with us since time immemorial. Some are close to us, others we treat with great...

Age range 10 to 11All the real and important jobs dogs do, in one lavishly-illustrated book of more than 50 breeds.Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those...

Age range 5 to 8Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view of a young child. Playful and bold illustrations...

After his family rushes out the door for the first day of school, Peanut Butter the dog finds himself all alone for the first time. Bored, curious, and lonely, Peanut Butter sneaks out of the house in search of an adventure. He encounters new animals,...

What happens when a quirky pet gets into loads of trouble? Join Mary and her donkey on a hilarious adventure with heart in this modern twist on a beloved classic. Mary's donkey follows her everywhere - from home to school to the store to the park. But...

Age range 6+A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper! Paw on the heart that you can't guess how many dog species...

Age range 1+Cat gives his friends rides in his cart, but they won't all fit; with bold images and simple text for beginner readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-color board books, Cat is giving free rides in his brand-new cart...

A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one's presence to remain even after they are gone.Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his...

A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, "Okay,...

Harley the service dog makes sure everything is quiet and perfect in Ms. Prichard's class. But when a small blaze sets off the noisy fire alarm, he remembers that Ms. Prichard isn't the only person upset by loud noises. It's time for Harley to be a hero.

The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay"Dotty the dachshund knows she was born to dance ballet. When told to sit, she does a pli. Asked...

From the award-winning author of No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs and Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night comes an immersive compendium about dogs and dog guardianship. In The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the...

Age range 5 to 9A child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbours try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a...

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better-particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvelous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for their third mountain expedition! After traveling to the mountains of Nepal and the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, these two adventurous cats head into the land of fire and ice: ICELAND! While digging in their garden, Nuptse...

The tale of Scout's Unfortunate Tail is a children's book that allows for growth through making predictions and problem solving. Readers will have the opportunity to use their imagination and share with others prompted by the colorful and descriptive...

A pet loss book with beautiful watercolor illustrations. BEA and HONEY: The Secret will soothe the broken hearts of readers, young and old, who have experienced the death of a pet. Pets are family members. The loss of a beloved pet causes profound grief...

"Mr. Pickles & Maggie" is a heartwarming children's book about friendship and overcoming challenges. Get ready to dive into this true story and meet Mr. Pickles and Maggie! Follow along with these two adorable little dogs and see how their friendship...

Life on the farm is always an adventure, especially for best friends Maggie and Daisy. Maggie is a majestic St. Bernard who loves looking after all the farm animals, and Daisy is a tiny one-eyed Chihuahua who regularly relies on Maggie's help. But one...

Age range 4 to 7In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes - but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving...

This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of two young brothers and a magical dog in both English and Chinese. Once upon a time, at the foot of the mountains called Zhongnan in the Shaanxi Province of China,...

Adrian Raeside has created a magical tale of adventure for pet lovers of all ages in The Rainbow Bridge. Using his gift for creating spunky characters, Raeside has created a valuable fable for anyone who cherishes the companionship of a family pet...

Age range 3 to 7It's All About ME-OW: A Young Cat's Guide to the Good Life is a vibrant picture books that will delight your youngsters. The format is a cats' how-to manual for commandeering a household without the humans ever catching on...

Age range 14 to 18A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett's Alex, Approximately.Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is perfect. She's on a hundred committees, has earned teacher's pet in...

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards It's true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare...

Written by bestselling children's author Carlie Sorosiak, thisgorgeous treasury of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories is the perfect gift for dog lovers. Throughout human history dogs have been by our side, pawprints following our footprints...

A humorous book that poses and answers twenty questions about man’s best friend and what makes them so unique. Why do dogs play dead? How do you speak dog? Why do dogs go about in handbags? This book will help children to understand what’s so unique...