For young readers eager to learn how to care for a pet, this is the perfect series. Each title explores the life cycles of animals that are commonly kept as pets, tracking the animal's growth and development, and discussing essential needs such as housing, feeding, and companionship. Packed with expert advice and useful tips, this series offers children all the information they need to care for a pet.

Reviews

Gr 1-3-These books are full of factual information. Each title describes the life cycle of its respective subject, its habitat, and daily care. Labeled photographs indicate the animal's body parts and their functions ("Whiskers for sensing," "Front paws for feeding and grooming," etc.). The author makes it clear that pets must be fed and played with daily and their cages cleaned regularly. Suggestions on how to hold the animal are included. Color photographs show children of different races. These easy-to-read, large-print books will appeal to beginning readers. Excellent overviews of the responsibilities of pet owners.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.