Washoe County Library System

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.

A simple introduction to frogs and how to care for them as pets.

A boy is excluded from joining his friends' pet club because of his unusual pet.

A snail the size of a pony, afraid that he will wind up in a circus, or worse, sets out to become someone's pet.

"Bixby Alexander Tam (better known as Bat) has only one month to prove that he can take care of Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Bat has autism, which sometimes makes it frustrating for him to get along with people -- but not with animals. So how can he make his mom see that he and Thor are meant to be together?"-- Libraryaware. When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal...

Suggests what to consider when selecting a hamster for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities.

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

Simple text explains the life cycle and care of hamsters.