Birds are curious creatures. Some of them can even talk. Readers will meet Jerome, who has a budgerigar, or budgie, which is a species of parakeet. His budgie is named Charles and he knows how to mimic things Jerome says. Charles has memorized 15 phrases and likes to tell jokes. Brightly colored illustrations show readers how beautiful Charles is and what taking care of a bird requires. Accessible language makes this book ideal for emergent readers and children who are still in the listening stage.

This book explores funny cat behaviors and what's involved in taking care of a cat. Readers will meet Tanya, who has a cat named Izzie. Izzie likes to lie in the sun, clean herself, and stare out the window at birds. Sometimes, when Izzie sees a bird, she makes a chattering noise. This is because she wants to prey on the bird. Izzie also likes to run at full speed throughout the house. Tanya thinks this is really funny, and so will your readers. Exciting illustrations and manageable text make this book especially interesting to young readers and story-time listeners alike.

Sandeep has a dog named Jack. Jack loves to play fetch and go for walks. One of Jack's favorite things to do is roll in mud. Sandeep thinks this is funny, but his mom doesn't! Jack also likes to chew on shoes. This makes Sandeep's dad unhappy. This book explores funny dog behavior and why they do the things they do. Detailed illustrations and age-appropriate text are sure to make this book a favorite for emerging readers and young listeners.

This book explores funny cat behaviors and what's involved in taking care of a cat. Readers will meet Tanya, who has a cat named Izzie. Izzie likes to lie in the sun, clean herself, and stare out the window at birds. Sometimes, when Izzie sees a bird, she makes a chattering noise. This is because she wants to prey on the bird. Izzie also likes to run at full speed throughout the house. Tanya thinks this is really funny, and so will your readers. Exciting illustrations and manageable text make this book especially interesting to young readers and story-time listeners alike.

Sandeep has a dog named Jack. Jack loves to play fetch and go for walks. One of Jack's favorite things to do is roll in mud. Sandeep thinks this is funny, but his mom doesn't! Jack also likes to chew on shoes. This makes Sandeep's dad unhappy. This book explores funny dog behavior and why they do the things they do. Detailed illustrations and age-appropriate text are sure to make this book a favorite for emerging readers and young listeners.

This book talks about the work necessary to take care for a guinea pig, as well as some of their common behaviors. Readers will meet Miranda, who has a guinea pig name Griswold. Griswold was adopted from an animal shelter. He loves to dig around in his bedding and hide in his igloo. When Griswold gets excited, he likes to jump up and down in his cage and squeak. Miranda thinks this is funny. Miranda likes taking care of Griswold. She feeds him timothy hay and baby carrots. Illustrations and manageable text are ideal for emerging readers and young listeners.