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Investigating the arrival of a new member of the family, Dog is determined to dig up some clues to discover the identity of this loud, silly creature.

"Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility. But finding the right kind of human is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some are too bossy. Some are too busy. And some just don't seem to appreciate a dog the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a human that is exactly right? A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, and one dog's mission...

Kami searches for the perfect Valentine's gift for her pal Flubby. "Flubby, the cute but aloof cat, is not a fan of Valentine's Day! Kami wants to give Flubby a gift for Valentine's Day. But cats can't read cards, and flowers make Flubby sneeze! Can Kami find the perfect present for her pal? The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with...

"Which playful pets are hiding behind the giant flaps? Follow the clues step by step, and see if you can guess the answer before the last flap is opened"-- "Which playful pets are hiding behind the giant flaps? Follow the clues step by step, and see if you can guess the answer before the last flap is opened. Who has a soft, furry body? And a fluffy, waggy tail? Who's that hiding behind the page? Turn the flaps and find out, in a beautifully illustrated...

"Join friends Kirsty and Rachel as they help rescue magical pets belonging to the Pet Fairies’ (Katie, Bella, Georgia, and Lauren) in this collection that features the first four best-selling Rainbow Magic Pet Fairies books. Evil Jack Frost is back to his tricky ways and has stolen the Pet Fairies’ magical pets! The Pet Fairies and their pets have the very important job of making sure all pets find safe homes. Without the magical pets, animals...

"Our favorite fish is on the hunt for the class pet! Mr. Fish’s class has a pet, but one day the pet isn’t in its cage. Where did he go? The whole class is about to pout! Will they be able to work together to bring the pet home? You Can Find the Class Pet, Pout-Pout Fish! is a paperback Level 1 Beginning Reader about patience, teamwork, and classroom fun that features the characters from the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series...

"A timeless story about the connection between a young girl and her pet pig for kids 4 to 8, featuring nostalgic, 1960s photographs that kids will love, and parents will too! Have you ever dreamed of having a pet pig? When Angela finds a lost pig wandering on the road, she adopts her and names her Paulina. Together, the two explore the small Greek island where they live, and become inseparable "Forever Friends." Until one day, when someone comes...

“The gorgeous illustrations and lovely storyline make this an instant classic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the creator of The Big Umbrella comes another poetic and lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and there always being room for one more in this tale about the search for the perfect pet. Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like...

Wanting a puppy of her own and dissatisfied with plush toys that are not quite the same, young Mindy Kim endeavors to prove to her skeptical father that she will be ready for the responsibilities of pet care in time for her birthday. "Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this third novel in an adorable chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who wants a puppy for her birthday! All Mindy Kim has ever wanted is a puppy...

"The Secret Life of Pets meets Spy School as furry friends come out of retirement to do some secret spy work in this hilarious companion to The Great Pet Heist and The Great Ghost Hoax. Big plans are afoot! Butterbean is going to become a therapist (unless maybe she means a therapy dog?). The white cat is going to do a commercial for caviar-flavored pet treats. And Wallace is moving into a great new apartment. But these plans don’t include...