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Silly Doggy!
by Adam Stower
Adopting an endearing bear that she dubs her "lost doggy," young Lily loves her gigantic new friend despite his unwillingness to eat dog food, perform tricks or do anything Lily asks of him, a situation that is overshadowed by her mother's explanation that the "doggy" might have a home with someone who misses him.
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What Pet Should I Get?
by Seuss
A never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss follows the adventures of a sister and brother who can't seem to make up their minds while trying to choose their first pet at the pet store.
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Before You Were Mine
by Maribeth Boelts
A young boy imagines what his rescued dog's life might have been like before he adopted him from a shelter. By the author of The Firefighters' Thanksgiving.
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Sparky!
by Jenny Offill
An animal-lover's picture book combines whimsical illustrations by the designer of the Coraline film with the story of a little girl who orders a pet sloth through the mail and finds reasons to love him despite his less-than-conventional behavior. By the award-wining author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.
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Not Norman: A Goldfish Story
by Kelly Bennett
As a boy attempts to convince someone else to take his disappointing pet because it can't chase string, play catch, or sleep on his bed, he learns to love Norman the goldfish himself.
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Matilda's Cat
by Emily Gravett
Determined to identify an activity that she can share with her beloved cat, a little girl in a striped kitty costume climbs trees, hosts tea parties and draws pictures while her reluctant cat becomes increasingly dismayed. By the award-winning creator of Wolves.
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I Love Guinea Pigs
by Dick King-Smith
Offers some basic information about the furry creatures, from their insatiable appetite for fruit and nuts to their favorite sayings.
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Good Dog, Carl
by Alexandra Day
Carl, the lovable, trusty family rottweiler, has a wonderful time--and gets in all kinds of trouble--with the baby of the family when Mother leaves the two on their own.
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The Princess and the Pony
by Kate Beaton
Wanting a big, strong, beautiful horse that will help her fulfill her dream of becoming a warrior, Princess Pinecone is dismayed when her birthday arrives and she does not quite get the horse she envisioned. By the Harvey Award-winning author of Hark! A Vagrant.
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Lizard From the Park
by Mark Pett
When a lizard hatches from the egg Leonard finds in the park, he names it Buster and takes it all around the city, but Buster grows bigger and bigger until Leonard realizes he must devise a way to return his pet to the deepest, darkest part of the park and set him free.
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The Perfect Pet
by Margie Palatini
After Elizabeth's parents do not agree with her various suggestions for the perfect pet, she discovers the solution in Doug. By the author of Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone.
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What Pet to Get?
by Emma Dodd
When he is given permission by his mother to get a pet, Jack begins to consider which one to choose and, after some real consideration and practical thinking, finally picks the perfect one to call his very own!
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John Willy and Freddy McGee
by Holly Meade
Two guinea pigs, John Willy and Freddy McGee, escape from their safe but boring cage and have an adventure in the tunnels of the family's pool table. By the Caldecott Honor winning creator of Hush! A Thai Lullaby.
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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
by Mo Willems
With his birthday just around the corner, Pigeon really wants something special for his big day and promises that he'll take extra good care of it if he gets it too, in an amusing picture book by the creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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