Pets are always such a fun topic for kids. If a child doesn’t have a pet it’s always fun for them to hear about their friends, pretend their stuffed animal is a pet or even spot a pet at the park! Reading about pets always gets the imagination going and provides students without pets an insight to the responsibility it takes to have a pet. I’ve compiled a list of 10 books about Pets for kids. There are so many books about pets, some discuss a variety of pets and others focus on one specific pet. I hope these books will help your students learn about different kinds of pets and what it takes to take care of one.
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These books about pets for kids are not listed in any particular order. All of them can be found on Amazon. I have also included YouTube links where you can preview the book as well! All book information was taken from Amazon.
10 Books About Pets for Kids
1. Biscuit Visits the Doctor
Going to the doctor can be scary. Read along with Biscuit to find out that a visit to the doctor is another opportunity for fun and learning! How much has Biscuit grown? Let’s find out! Join Biscuit and the little girl when they visit Dr. Green’s office for a checkup, and meet new friends, too! Woof!
2. Can I Be Your Dog
Arfy is a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart–and home–to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.
3. What Pet Should I Get?
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 must choose one pet to take home… but every time they think they see an animal they like, they find something even better! Perfect for animal lovers and Seuss lover alike, this book will delight readers young and old.
4. National Geographic Readers: Cats vs. Dogs
Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one’s better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
5. Little Kids First Big Book of Pets
From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make good pets and which ones are better off staying in the wild, along with how each type of pet eats, sleeps, and plays. Packed with more than 200 colorful photos, the book also provides information on animal breeds, characteristics, and behavior and includes tips for training pets. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, this book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.
6. Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich!
Follow the adventure and humor as a spunky child wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own. Will it be everything she hopes for – or a big feathery mistake? This delightful, rhyming tale about the fastest bird in the world has a surprise ending that is sure to bring a smile. A bonus educational section is included to help children who are already ostrich fans – and those who aren’t fans yet!
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7. Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete
Pete the Cat can’t wait to get a new pet! He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of Goldie and now everyone wants a piece of it! But Pete doesn’t have enough time to make one for everyone. Will Pete find a way to have fun painting Goldie and have time to finish his homework?.
8. The Perfect Pet
While Elizabeth campaigns to find the right pet, her family imagines some hair-raising possibilities, until Doug comes along. Doug is, without a doubt, the most unusual, perfect pet of all. Doug is a bug! He’s not big like a horse or loud like a dog. He doesn’t scratch, or shed, or jump on furniture. And he hardly eats a thing. Margie Palatini and Bruce Whatley have created a hiarious picture book that handles a topic every parent and child will relate to—choosing that perfect pet.
9. Look & Learn: Pets
From adorable dogs to cuddly kittens to friendly fish, young readers are introduced to popular family pets and how to care for them. Using simple, age-appropriate text paired with colorful photos, Look & Learn books introduce children to a subject on one spread and then show it in a real-life context on the next.
10. The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings
Let the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat’s top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds’ feathers weigh more than their bones? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about our beloved pets–whether scaly, slithery, four-legged, or feathered–in National Geographic Kids Everything Pets. Filled with fabulous and funny photos and peppered with fun facts, this is a must-have for all young animal lovers, sure to satisfy kids’ curiosity about every kind of pet.
10 Books About Pets for Kids
This is not an exhaustive list; there are many more books about Pets for kids to read! Are there some which are not listed that you would suggest? Which book are you most excited to share with your child or add to your classroom?
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