Although Flubby the cat refuses to do pet tricks, he proves his pet worthiness during a scary situation.

"Cats have been respected since the time of the ancient Egyptians. With their soft fur, beautiful almond-shaped eyes, and gentle purrs, they are some of the world's most popular pets. Still, before deciding to adopt a cat, it's important to learn about their needs. In this cute and informative book, readers will learn just what to expect, including what supplies to purchase, which vaccines their pet will need, and which kinds of food and toys are...

Many birds can learn tricks and games, play, and even speak, making for a fascinating pet. A bird may seem like the perfect pet for a child, but what really goes into owning a bird? This book introduces readers to the responsibilities, costs, and challenges of taking care of a pet bird, from picking the perfect cage to engaging in enrichment activities. With full-color photographs, accessible text, and fun fact boxes, readers will dive into the fact-filled...

"Rabbits can make great pets, but pet ownership comes with many responsibilities. Even a small animal such as a rabbit requires more time, money, and attention than many young readers might realize. Using age-appropriate language, this book examines the real costs of owning a pet rabbit: food, bedding, playtime, and grooming. Full-color images hop off the page, and fun fact boxes highlight additional information about rabbit ownership. With a better...

Books make good pets and don't need going to the vet. You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick. They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages. Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear. Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship... or diving with mermaids... or even snoozing...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star What kind of animal makes a good pet? A child considers typical, and not so typical animals for their new friend. A Good Pet is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. A Good Pet is 28 pages long and features 44 different words for your child to master. The words...

Are cats good pets? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books include...