Just like a newborn, animals can show us the purest form of love. National Kids and Pets Day is celebrated on April 26th and we have compiled a list of books that increase awareness about the unique bond between little ones and their pets, as well as the importance of choosing the right pet for our children at the right time. We hope you these Books to Celebrate Kids and Pets Day!

MY PET FEET

When the letter R suddenly vanishes, a whole town goes upside-down in this side-splitting picture book of alphabet chaos that’s Can I Be Your Dog? meets P Is for Pterodactyl.
A little girl wakes up one day to find that R, a vital piece of the alphabet, has vanished! Suddenly, she has pet feet instead of a ferret. Flocks of cows replace crows flying in the sky. Giant shoes (not shores!) live on the sandy beaches of her town.
What could have happened to the eighteenth letter of the alphabet? Did it get lost–or stolen? One way or another, the town needs to be saved!
MY PET FEET
Written by Josh Funk and Illustrated by Billy Yong
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ALFIE: The Turtle That Disappeared

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ALFIE: The Turtle That Disappeared
Illustrated by Thyra Heder
Published by Abrams Books
LOLA GETS A CAT

Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter. With patience and care, her kitten settles in at home.
Lola is a book-loving favorite, and this delightful story is a new treasure in the series.
Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated Rosalind Beardshaw
Published by Charlesbridge
THE PERFECT PET

Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person’s abilities.
THE PERFECT PET
Written by Christine Platt
Published by Calico Books
PET SHOW

How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? That’s the question Archie faces when he can’t find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show. Fortunately, he does some fast thinking to win a prize in this beloved classic from award-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

Bethany Edwards is an elementary educator as well as a reading and literacy
specialist. On Biracial Bookworms, she focuses on multiracial and multicultural resources for teaching literacy skills using reading, travel, and learning multiple languages. Additionally, she offers online and self-paced courses for parents and caregivers on Biracial Bookworms Academy.
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