A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.

With simple text and color photographs, highlights the typical behaviors and physical features of pet birds. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and critical thinking questions.

Squeal! Guinea pigs make fun pets. Some have long hair and some have almost no hair at all. Some have crests on their heads and others have droopy ears. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of guinea pigs, and discover why these playful rodents make great pets.

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet hamsters through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs depict the physical traits and behaviors of pet hamsters. Includes a glossary, further resources, and critical thinking questions.

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet cats through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Full-color photos are paired with accessible text to examine the snake's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Includes a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

Provides fun facts about Labrador retrievers, including their history, personality, and the best way to care for this type of dog.

"Readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells--and how to find and care for the perfect pet for their family. From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets." -- (Source of summary not specified)

Frustrated because the rules for her class's Pet Day will not let her take her dog to school, Junie B. Jones considers taking a raccoon, a worm, a dead fish, and other unusual replacements.