Books about pets

One of a growing series of touch and feel board books with interesting textures and shapes for inquisitive fingers to explore.

Lulu gets some information about looking after cats and practises with her toys. Mummy agrees that Lulu can look after a cat and they adopt a kitten from the cat shelter. A gentle story about anyone who is thinking of getting a pet. 

A funny picture book about a very fluffy dog and a very fluffy cat highlights the temperamental differences between cats and dogs in a delightfully cute story, but it’s also a message about finding common ground and making friends. 

This new instalment in The Little Princess’ adventures reminds children of the responsibilities of owning a pet, as well as depicting the kind of ​“frenemy” friendship that children often experience. Totally relatable for children, as well as making us laugh.

An enjoyable rhyming book with wholesome illustrations, Not That Pet! is perfect for young families considering bring an animal into their lives, and a lovely story about an everyday family and their dynamics. 

An action-packed and hilarious rhyming adventure which sees a team of hamster superheroes battle against a variety of rodent foes. 

This delightful picture book about Peggy, a lovable, mischievous and sometimes smelly rescue dog, is full of warmth and gentle humour, and perfectly captures the joys of living with a beloved canine friend.  

A heart-warming story of a young child’s experience of getting their first ever pet, a shimmering goldfish named Richard. 

As ever, former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen tells a delightfully relatable story – this time, to kids who are desperate for a pet. This fish is a little different from the usual, however, as this one can fart! 

In this delightful book about books, readers go on an imaginative journey through the amazing worlds of adventure that a good book can inspire – and learn that a book can sometimes be a perfect pet or best friend.

In this useful and amusing book, comedian Russell Kane gives prospective pet owners the low-down on the many different breeds of cats and dogs as well as reptiles, guinea pigs, hamsters and more.

Raffelton Grey is bored of his life and longs to be free from his cage. After hatching a master escape plan, he finally gets to experience life at the seaside, but is being free as fun as he thought it would be?

When Keva’s grandpa is in hospital, she knows that a visit from Atlas, his giant tortoise, will cheer him up. But pets aren’t allowed… A delightful story about kindness – and some unusual pets!

Harry the guinea pig is going to school for the first time! But the day turns out to have some unexpected results. This illustrated young reader book contains two stories and lots of charming black and white illustrations, perfect for young animal fans that aren’t looking for long reads.

Butter the cat and Crackers the dog are very happy, until their human comes home with a new puppy… A fun colour graphic novel, the first in a series, perfect for young readers and pet owners.

Katy finds a guinea pig in her garden! But can she really keep her? 

Is it fiction or non-fiction? You decide! This highly interactive book mixes together real and made-up facts about pets, with hilarious results. Packed with cartoon-style illustrations, The Funny Life of Pets is a comical take on how to choose and care for a pet.