Pets are beloved members of the family. They make us laugh, they can be a little mischievous, and they even have whole routines of their own! So it’s only fitting that they also star in some fabulous picture books. These stories are perfect to read with your pets, or to just imagine all the many different possible pets that people have. There are all sorts of furry and feathered friends in these books, and even some microscopic ones too!
Did you know that President and First Lady Coolidge had a pet raccoon in the White House? This mostly true tale is based on their menagerie, and even includes photos of the real-life Rebecca! Raccoons are such funny, mischievous critters and Rebecca was a beloved part of the family.
Speaking of unconventional White House pets, Who Named Their Pony Macaroni? is a great collection of poems that detail the presidents, their families, and their pets! With awesome mixed media illustrations, this book showcases the connection between animals and the administration, and how beloved pets keep their families company—even First Families!—through all life’s ups and downs.
Maxine Louise’s new pet is a dream come true: a pony! But how will a pony fit in an apartment? In this hilarious tale, Maxine is determined to convince her mother that ponies love apartments, and it’s their natural habitat. Will she be able to keep her new pet?
Snickerdoodle is a new puppy, and he is ready to win over his new family! The only problem? Princess Kitty, who seems to be the perfect pet. Snickerdoodle doesn’t know how he will compete with her, and he keeps making mistakes. In this fun, and funny, story, Snickerdoodle learns that maybe instead of trying to be like someone else, the best thing to do is be true to yourself!
What is the smallest pet you can think of? Are you thinking about a gerbil? Maybe a fish? How about a tiny spider? Think even smaller! Introducing: micro-pets! Dominique takes her class, and readers, on a tour through her microbiome, meeting face mites, feet fungi, and more. It’s the weird and wonderful world of microbes!
In this beloved classic, Arthur really wants a puppy and is determined to prove to his parents that he can handle a pet of his own. His plan? Start a pet-sitting business! But between a boa constrictor, an ant farm, and a group of frogs, things are getting a little out of hand. Can he prove he can handle a pet of his own?
Floof is, well, floofy! In fact, Floof is the floofiest cat. And Floof has a very busy day ahead. Readers will delight when the words say one thing, but the pictures tell a slightly different story. This irresistible picture book is purr-fect for cat-lovers, and anyone that loves fluffy, floofy, adorable things. And don’t miss Smoosh, the very shmoofy dog that Floof befriends in the second adventure.
Scamp is a playful picture book about a little girl and her best cat friend. Scamp believes there are two cats in her house—one pink (Scamp herself) and one black (Hector)—until her growing body begins behaving in not-so-catlike ways. She suddenly finds herself standing on two feet…eating with a spoon…even enjoying the bath. What’s going on?
