Let's Get a Pet!

Getting a pet for the first time is so much fun, but also means new responsibilities. Birds are a popular pet to choose, especially if parents have prior experience. But how does a young reader learn bird care? With the help of this practical, helpful book! This volume provides everything a new bird owner needs to care for and bond with their new feathered friend! From bathing to whistling and everything in between, all the needs of a bird are communicated to young readers through fun facts, colorful graphic organizers, and concise step-by-step instructions. All that's missing now is the bird!

Having a classroom hamster is one thing, but having one at home as a pet requires young readers to have a more mature understanding of the rodent's needs. This book provides information perfect to fill that gap. An essential guide for any library, this book gives concise, easy explanations of the needs of a hamster and how readers can meet them. Full-color photographs are paired with understandable, age-appropriate information and instructions on how to care for this new furry friend, including explanations of how it sleeps, eats, plays, and more!

According to the ASPCA, 37 to 47 percent of all US households have a dog, so there couldn't be a more topical pet to learn about than dogs. This book is an essential read for any reader preparing to bring a dog into their home, connecting them in new ways to their pet through both understanding the dog's needs and their own, new responsibilities. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers are paired with concise, practical information about caring for all a dog's needs from morning to night, and birth to old age. The book includes a chart of popular dog breeds from largest to smallest and accompanying text on popular names for dogs!

Cats are commonly one of the first animals young readers will encounter in their lives, often in their own homes! Learning to care for, live with, and understand the needs of a cat requires guidance, and that's where this essential book comes in! Easily understood, clear instructions and explanations of their food, sleep, play, and other needs are included in this book in practical, age-appropriate language. A full-color guide to popular cat breeds is included, as well as a fun and funny list of popular cat names!

Several recent animated movies have sparked fervor in young readers to have an aquarium in their own home. But maintaining a fish tank ecosystem isn't a walk in the park. This book can help! Age-appropriate information on what fish need abounds in this practical yet engaging book, a valuable part of any library collection. Advice and instructions-on everything from cleaning the tank to feeding schedules to choosing a name-fill the pages of this colorful book that every young fish lover is sure to enjoy!

Bunnies are a great first pet! This book teaches young, first-time pet owners how to care for and bond with their new furry, hopping friend! It details in simple, clean text exactly what a young reader should do to help their bunny friend thrive in a new home, including information about food and treats, activity and sleep, cage environment and cleanup! From the amusing-such as popular names for pet rabbits-to the useful-such as safety around rabbits- this book provides all the essential rabbit care information in one concise, engaging book!