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C elebrate our furry, feathered, and four-legged friends this July! Whether you’re a devoted pet owner, an animal lover, or just enjoy heartwarming tales, the library has something for you. From playful puppies and curious cats to unforgettable adventures, these books are packed with friendship, fun, and plenty of wagging tails. Stop by and check out a pet-themed read that’s sure to leave paw prints on your heart!
YOUTH Take a walk on the wild side with these adorable picture books starring pets of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. So-Hee and Lowy by Anna Kang So-Hee really wants a pet, something she can snuggle and be friends with. However, she’s allergic to almost everything. Even the pigeons in the park make her sneeze! When she finds a snake at the store, she knows they will be the best of friends. Spring, summer, and fall go great, but then one winter day Lowy the snake disappears! Will So-Hee be able to find her beloved pet? Where could he be? Can I Keep It, Please? by John Sullivan Evie gets serious pet envy after seeing all the cool pets at the pet parade. When her cat catches a garter snake, she begs her parents to let her keep it. Certainly a snake would be a “cool” pet, wouldn’t it? When the wild snake won’t cuddle and keeps hiding and won’t play, Evie has to make a serious choice. Should she keep this snake as a pet or let it be free to be wild? Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet by Beth Ferry Evelyn Witch really wants a pet, but can only afford a mystery egg. What will it hatch into? A dragon? A gryphon? A little pink kitten? When the egg just won’t hatch, she gets impatient and heads to the library to look up egg hatching spells. Will magic help hatch
the egg or will Evelyn find the patience to wait for her new friend?
trained) pet cats be? When the cats start doing strange things (playing computer games, hacking into the pentagon, creating superhero costumes, and convincing Katie to go on superhero missions), how will Katie cope with a cat-sitting job out of control? In this beginning chapter book, follow these best friends on an alpaca hunt to see if they can get them all back in time! The Absent Alpacas by Kayla Whaley Fans of Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries will go wild for Kayla Whaley’s new tribute beginning chapter book series, A to Z Animal Mysteries ! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are best friends and clever, observant kids who like to help out. When they notice that most of the alpacas have all gone missing from the costume contest at the Maine State Faire, they start collecting clues right away. Will they be able to find the missing alpacas in time for the contest, or will the faire-goers be disappointed? Readers who love pets and farm animals will be captivated by this heartwarming chapter book about compassion, courage, and one very special piglet. A Piglet Called Truffle by Helen Peters When Jasmine Green finds the tiniest piglet she’s ever seen while visiting a pig farm with her veterinarian mom, she knows the piglet is in danger. The other piglets won’t let it eat and it’s gotten super weak! The farmer isn’t
Children who want a good laugh can dive into this engaging beginning reader book that will have them stuck just like Jim!
Grumpy Monkey: Too Many Bugs by Suzanne Lang
When Jim’s friend Norman gets a pet bug, Jim is excited for him. He even gets to feed the bug! But Norman keeps getting more bugs. And then the bugs start having baby bugs! Soon Norman is too busy taking care of his pet bugs to play and all the jungle friends start missing him. Will Jim be able to convince Norman that there is such a thing as too many pet bugs? This fun beginning reader will keep kids hooked with the engaging storyline, awesome artwork, and hilarious characters! Cats! Cats! Cats! Join Katie in this graphic novel as she tries to figure out if cat sitting was the best option. Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable Katie really wants to earn enough money to go to summer camp with her best friends, but she’s struggling with finding chores she can actually do around her apartment building. Plants keep dying, grocery bags are heavier than they look, and no one wants to help clean. When her neighbor in 5B asks her to cat sit, she’s super excited! How hard could looking after one or two (or 217 weirdly well
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