Pets
Here are our favorite books about all types of pets. 
These titles can all be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted. 
 
My friend May by Julie Flett
My Friend May
by Julie Flett

A little girl named Margaux has a big black cat named May. One day, May doesn't come home for dinner and, although the family looks and looks, they can't find her. Will May ever come home?
Elvis & Romeo by David Soman
Elvis & Romeo
by David Soman

Elvis and Romeo's burgeoning friendship doesn't exactly get off to the most promising start when they meet. . . . But little by little, these polar-opposite pooches may just become the closet of canines after all.
No Cat Like Tac by Alliah Agostini
No Cat Like Tac
by Alliah Agostini

When Tyra finds a box labeled "free kittens," Dad says she can pick just one to adopt. So Tyra chooses Tac: a BIG kitten who's a little different from other cats. But everything about Tac, from her zoomies to her hairballs, is bigger, louder, and fierier than other cats. Can Tyra find a way to prove Tac is part of the family, differences and all?
Joan in the cone by Billy Sharff
Joan in the Cone
by Billy Sharff

Pet dog Joan discovers that, despite challenges, she can still have good days when wearing a recovery cone.
Mina by Matthew Forsythe
Mina
by Matthew Forsythe

Mina, who lives in a hollowed-out tree stump on the edge of the forest, must choose between trusting her father and listening to her own instincts when he brings home a suspicious surprise from the woods.
Take Your Pet to School Day
by Linda Ashman

When total chaos ensues after self-invited pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, the pets learn that they have to follow the rules and behave if they want to stay in school in this playful picture book that tackles classroom etiquette in a lighthearted way.
Mister Kitty Is Lost!
by Greg Pizzoli

This fun-filled interactive picture book invites young readers to find Mister Kitty, who's gone missing somewhere within the pages, and during their search, they'll also explore numbers and colors. 
Too Many Rabbits
by Davide Cali

With their house bursting at the seams after buying two rabbits, who made more rabbits, who then made even more rabbits, Owen and Zoey must find homes for them all in this entertaining counting adventure.
Strictly No Elephants
by Lisa Mantchev

When the local Pet Club will not admit his tiny pet elephant, a little boy discovers a way to help everyone understand that pets, like all friends, come in many shapes and sizes.
Charlotte and the Rock
by Stephen W Martin

Initially disappointed when her parents finally agree to let her have a pet and give her a pet rock that cannot cuddle, fetch, or help her eat her veggies, Charlotte unexpectedly bonds with the rock and wonders if he is capable of returning her love. 
Not That Pet!
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Mabel is searching for the PERFECT pet for her family, but some are too scary, smelly, wiggly, and giggly, in this funny rhyming read-aloud story that reveals Mabel’s furry match. 
Is This Your Class Pet?
by Troy Cummings

In this companion to the New York Times best-seller Can I Be Your Dog?, reading buddy Arfie notices a stowaway turtle in his vest pocket and must get this little lady back to her rightful class and habitat. 
Everywhere With You
by Carlie Sorosiak

Two houses stand side by side: one is home to a dog, the other to a young girl. Though a fence divides them, girl and dog build a sweet and sturdy friendship rooted in make-believe... and are lonely no more.
Eggasaurus
by Jennifer Wagh

When a miscommunication results in a massive amount of mail-order dinosaur eggs being delivered to his house, Max, who wants a pet dinosaur more than anything, must find a way to compromise with his dad before baby dinosaurs take over their home!
Coquí In the City
by Nomar Perez

When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought.
Bad Cat!
by Nicola O'Byrne

A naughty Fluffykins, who knows himself to be the perfect cat, refuses to apologize for knocking over flowers, tangling up yarn, bending blinds, and clawing the sofa.
Trouble
by Katherine Battersby

A squirrel sees nothing but trouble in a bear newcomer who has terrible teeth, knife-like claws, and an oversized appetite, while her pet mouse perceives a new neighbor who is just trying to be friendly. 
Can I Sit with You?
by Sarah Jacoby

A tribute to the power of companionship and empathy depicts a little girl who is struggling through change while a loving dog gradually creeps into her lap and heart, offering support and comfort in transformative ways. 
Best Day Ever!
by Marilyn Singer

This playful puppy thinks she's having the best day ever! She's so happy to be out with her friend that she doesn't even realize she's being a little naughty. But then he scolds her, and suddenly: Worst. Day. Ever. Will puppy be able to make amends and turn their day back around? Join an exuberant, boundary-pushing pup and her exasperated boy in this reassuring story about unconditional love and the challenges of trying to always be on your best behavior.
Penelope Rex and the Problem With Pets
by Ryan T. Higgins

When Mittens comes into her life, Penelope Rex, who's not even sure she wants a pet, is determined to make the best of it However, this 600-lb saber tooth tiger causes some very big, very messy problems but also works his way into her heart. 

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