Pets

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young children bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful volume....

Clifford the Big Red Dog has some bad habits, such as chasing after cars, digging up flowers, and chewing shoes. But his owner, the affectionate and devoted Emily Elizabeth, wouldn't trade him for the world.

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything....

Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that. But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood?

Just as a storm hits town, Rain goes missing. Rose's father shouldn't have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search....

Henry Huggins' dog, Ribsy, is hopelessly lost in a huge shopping mall parking lot. After a comical turn of events, Ribsy finds himself in the wrong station wagon with the wrong children....

Molly knows that her purpose is to take care of her girl, C. J., but it won't be easy. Neglected by her mother, Gloria, who won't allow her to have a dog, C. J. is going through some tough times....

There's going to be a pet day at school, only no dogs allowed....

When eight-year-old Kirstie brings home a strange egg from the Scottish shore, her family never expects it to hatch.

This is the story of the passing of a boy's beloved German Shepherd and how that German Shepherd and the boy are, one day, united once again....

Klawde and Raj are back! As summer turns to fall, our favorite warlord cat remains in his pitiful exiled existence. But Raj has an even scarier prospect than cosmic exile: starting at a new school....

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes....

Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. Her children's stories are loved all around the world. Born into an upper-middle-class household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children....

Caleb's finest hour is his deepest secret. Not even his parents knew what really happened after three nights in the wilderness. Now another school, another class, and another group of kids who were not his friends....

A new school year and new friends for everyone's favorite classroom pet! Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see all his old classmates. But on the first day of school, a bunch of strange kids arrive....

Humphrey has always investigated things, like why Speak-Up-Sayeh was so quiet and Tall-Paul and Small-Paul didn't get along, but this is a true mystery - Mrs. Brisbane is missing....

Perfect for fans of Charlotte’s Web and The One and Only Ivan, Saving Winslow is an uplifting modern classic in the making about a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health, from New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech.

Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog!

When the Monroes go on an overnight camping trip, Chester the cat and Harold the dog are not excited. Chester is worried about ticks and evil spirits....

The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate....

Blue River Creek has a problem: there's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts....

Jasmine has wanted her very own pet for years. On her seventh birthday, her wish finally comes true! She adopts Cuddles from the local animal shelter....

Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Ripley, a border collie puppy, is one of them. He's smart, fast, and brave. Ben thinks he'll be a perfect fit for his fire station!

The sixth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! When Humphrey hears that school is ending, he can't believe his ears. What's a classroom hamster to do if there's no more school? It turns out that Mrs. Brisbane has planned something thrilling....

It's science-project time, which is bad news for Hank....