Pets
Who doesn't love pets? These books are full of furry friends bound to be adored by any child.
Just be careful you haven't started something... wouldn't want to end up with an actual bear in your kitchen!
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Not That Pet!
Author: Smriti Halls Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 3-5
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Not That Pet!
Author: Smriti Halls Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 3-5
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An enjoyable rhyming book with wholesome illustrations, Not That Pet! is perfect for young families considering bring an anim…
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What Pet to Get?
Author: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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What Pet to Get?
Author: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Jack longs for a pet, something big, something exciting… like an elephant… or a lion.
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Peanut, Butter and Crackers: Puppy Problems
Author: Paige Braddock
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
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Peanut, Butter and Crackers: Puppy Problems
Author: Paige Braddock
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
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…
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Mr Pusskins Best in Show
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Mr Pusskins Best in Show
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Lloyd’s typically funny, lively illustrations and simple text both entertain and offer young readers the reassurance that th…
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Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't
Author: Lauren Child
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
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Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't
Author: Lauren Child
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Trixie Twinkle Toes Trot-a-lot Delight is a pampered poodle, who lives in luxury with her owner, Mademoiselle Verity Brulée.
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Smelly Peggy
Author: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 4-5
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Smelly Peggy
Author: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 4-5
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This delightful picture book about Peggy, a lovable, mischievous and sometimes smelly rescue dog, is full of warmth and gentle hum…
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Author: Anna Kemp Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Interest level: 5+
Reading age: 8+
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Author: Anna Kemp Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Interest level: 5+
Reading age: 8+
Everyone knows that dogs don’t do ballet, except for one little girl in Miss Polly’s ballet class.
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That's Not My Kitten...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
Reading age: 0+
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That's Not My Kitten...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
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Reading age: 0+
One of a growing series of touch and feel board books with interesting textures and shapes for inquisitive fingers to explore.
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The Pawed Piper
Author: Michelle Robinson Illustrator: Chinlun Lee
Interest level: 2-4
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The Pawed Piper
Author: Michelle Robinson Illustrator: Chinlun Lee
Interest level: 2-4
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This feline twist of the classic tale The Piped Piper is a sweet and playful story. A great book to share with little re…
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Matilda's Cat
Author: Emily Gravett
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5+
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Matilda's Cat
Author: Emily Gravett
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Matilda's cat watches with disdain as his mistress plays with wool, climbs into boxes and dons a funky hat. But there is one thing…
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Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet
Author: Sanae Ishida
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 7+
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Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet
Author: Sanae Ishida
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 7+
Little Kunoichi is a ninja-girl-in-training and has a very special pet – a fearless, powerful, super-duper Ninja Bunny. A charming…
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I Want a Bunny!
Author: Tony Ross
Interest level: 3-5
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I Want a Bunny!
Author: Tony Ross
Interest level: 3-5
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This new instalment in The Little Princess’ adventures reminds children of the responsibilities of owning a pet, as well as depict…
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I Can Do It! Look After My Pet
Author: Rurt Martin Illustrator: Richard Watson
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
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I Can Do It! Look After My Pet
Author: Rurt Martin Illustrator: Richard Watson
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
Toddlers can look after their pets! They can stroke the cat, or play gently with the hamster. They can help to feed the dog, clean…
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No Bed without Ted
Author: Nicola Smee
Interest level: 6 months+
Reading age: 5+
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No Bed without Ted
Author: Nicola Smee
Interest level: 6 months+
Reading age: 5+
Simple rhyming text and bright, colourful, endearing images of a little girl with her pets and toys make this familiar domestic ta…
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I Don't Know What to Call My Cat
Author: Simon Philip Illustrator: Ella Bailey
Interest level: 3-4
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I Don't Know What to Call My Cat
Author: Simon Philip Illustrator: Ella Bailey
Interest level: 3-4
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The girl in this book has got a new pet cat, but has absolutely no idea what to call it. This picture book provides some hearty ch…
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Time for Bed, Fred!
Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
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Time for Bed, Fred!
Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
Fred is a very naughty dog - and he doesn't want to go to bed one bit!
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Anna and Otis
Author: Maisie Paradise Shearring
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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Anna and Otis
Author: Maisie Paradise Shearring
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
Anna and Otis, her pet snake, are best friends. One afternoon, Anna decides that she and Otis should explore the town, but Otis is…
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Harold finds a voice
Author: Courtney Dicmas
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Harold finds a voice
Author: Courtney Dicmas
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- Harold the parrot lives in Paris and loves to copy sounds and voices.
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Lulu Gets A Cat
Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 2-5
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Lulu Gets A Cat
Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 2-5
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Lulu gets some information about looking after cats and practises with her toys. Mummy agrees that Lulu can look after a cat and t…
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