Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals, Pets
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Muffin
A Dog's Life by Muriel West
“No pet can wish for more than this: to be lovingly cared for while alive, and fondly remembered thereafter.” This story is an almost-true personal account of Muffin; a lovable, floppy-eared, mixed-breed dog. Born in Nova Scotia in 1980, Muffin’s...
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Barney, The Big Brown Dog!
Barney, an orphaned dog looking to find his new family by Patrice A. LeMoine
The touching story by Patrice LeMoine beautifully shows the connection that forms between a family and a furry friend they did not expect. As Barney’s quest goes on, he gently finds his place in the world. His story shows how powerful love,...
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Andreas And the Turtle
by Kalliope Koliotassis
Andreas loves all types of animals, so when he sees a turtle on the road, he wants to keep it safe. His parents tell him he can keep it for a little while, but it must go back to its own family in the wild. When Andreas gets home he puts a cage...
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I Love My Pup, Leo
by E. Catic
Are you and your young children planning to add a puppy to your family? Puppies can be a lot of work, but they can also be funny, sweet, and cuddly companions! I Love My Pup, Leo will prepare the whole family to welcome your new puppy and keep...
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Ralphy's Trip To The West
by Marianne Bartsch
A small roadblock pops up at the Bartsch’s Ontario hobby farm, just as they’re about to set off on a cross-Canada road trip. From the warmth of its incubator, a newly hatched gosling emerges, ready to take on the world. Undeterred by the fuzzy...
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Bonga Bonga & Grandpa
Lucky the Hamster by Geoffrey B. Haddad
When Grandpa’s neighbour goes on holidays and asks him to take care of her pet hamster, Lucky, Bonga Bonga is beyond excited when Grandpa asks for her help. Drawing on his childhood experiences with guinea pigs and rabbits, and the neighbour’s...
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The Pet Promise
by Amy Nowlin
Are you ready to own a pet? Will you make sure your new friend is always well cared for and loved? The Pet Promise guides the pet owner-to-be through a series of promises, outlining the responsibilities and commitment that go along with owning a...
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Harry and Buster Go to the Cottage
by Darlene Callingham
Follow little Harry and Buster The Yellow Lab on their adventure at the cottage, while they explore and do lots of fun activities around the lake! An enjoyable read for your little one, filled with cute outdoor fun to encourage your child to read...
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Memories of Lili
A Beagle’s Life by Maria de Andrade
Who could resist a sweet, playful puppy with beautiful Cleopatra-like eyes in the window of a pet shop? Certainly not author Maria de Andrade, whose life was about to become much more lively and exciting thanks to the addition of a charming and...
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The World of Bugsy & Taz
learning to love what makes us different by Christine Monteith-Dunlop
This is my first ever children’s book, which I hope you will enjoy reading as well as sharing the pictures taken by myself, of my dear pets, Taz and Bugsy. They are inseparable and have a deep and simple love for one another. They inspired me to...
