Books about Pets
Award winning
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Comforts children grieving over a lost pet.
Illustrates a hopeful, heartwarming animal paradise.
Encourages emotional healing and coping discussion.
Supports developmental understanding of loss and grief.
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
Award winning
Frog and Cat
Holly Diaz, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Fosters friendship and understanding through engaging narrative.
Enhances language skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse perspectives.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Frog and Cat
Holly Diaz, 2023
Award winning
How Dogs Really Work!
Alan Snow, 1993
29 pages
Why to read
Engages children with intriguing, scientific dog behaviors.
Playful illustrations complement humorous, educational content.
Encourages curiosity about animal biology and mechanics.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
How Dogs Really Work!
Alan Snow, 1993
Muddy Four Paws (We Love Animals S.)
Jean Ure, 1998
128 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and empathy through playful animal characters. - Enhances understanding of teamwork, cooperation in young readers. - Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children’s imaginations. - Ideal for promoting early literacy and language skills.
Muddy Four Paws (We Love Animals S.)
Jean Ure, 1998
Award winning
The Cat-Dogs
A. Finnis, 1995
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline sparks imagination and curiosity. - Relatable animal characters enhance emotional connection. - Encourages creative problem-solving skills in children. - Delightful read that supports cognitive development.
The Cat-Dogs
A. Finnis, 1995
Award winning
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
Cheryl Klein, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Humorous tale, highlights value of cooperation.
Teaches importance of respecting others' differences.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and sharing.
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
Cheryl Klein, 2021
My Cat Charlie
Becky Edwards, Becky Edwards, David Armitage, 2001
1 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through entertaining, heartfelt storylines.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in young readers.
Stimulates early literacy and language development skills.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children's imaginations.
My Cat Charlie
Becky Edwards, Becky Edwards, David Armitage, 2001
Award winning
Little Critter: Just One More Pet
Mercer Mayer, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches responsibility through pet care narratives.
Enhances empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage children.
