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Our Book Club has some great recommendations

Now that you have a small pet in the home, your child will find animal books quite entertaining. These selections are appropriate for kids in grades K-3.

10 Minutes to Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
A countdown book with few words and lots of action. Detailed illustrations help kids learn numerals and the story will have them counting hamsters in their sleep.

The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
This series follows the life of a classroom pet hamster, Humphrey, who narrates the story. His humorous, insightful comments prove that you can learn a lot about yourself by studying another species.

The Adventures of Fillmore the Gerbil by Emma Stewart
With Hurricane Katrina as the backdrop, watch how kindness can go a long way.

Bring Back My Gerbil! by Edith Tarbescu
A story that young readers quickly embrace, it makes learning fun for kids and adults.

Fergus Fabulous Ferret by Allison Prince
Martin wants a pet like his aunt has, a ferret. However, when he goes to stay with her, he realizes both the work involved and the love exchanged with this fun pet.

Farley the Ferret of Farkleberry Farm by Patricia Derrik
Taking fresh boysenberry jam and bread to the fair to share with the children is a joyful experience. What will happen when a drought hits Foley County?

My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
A simple story about friends Mouse and Rabbit, who has a penchant for trouble. Watch as Rabbit launches his toy airplane with Mouse in the pilot seat.

Moon Rabbit by Natalie Russell
Little Rabbit loves living in the city (her home, favorite café, and park), but sometimes she's just a little lonely. One night, as the moon shines brightly, Brown Rabbit appears.

Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Three adorable mice find three jars of paint. Of course, they dive and explore mixing the paints to create wonderful colors.

Gorilla Chinchilla by Bert Kitchen
Rhymed text and illustrations compare animals whose names rhyme but are very different in habitat and appearance.

Super Guinea Pig to the Rescue by Udo Weigelt & Nina Spranger
Every day a little guinea pig tunes in to watch Super Guinea Pig save the world from evil and terrible disasters.

Great Big Guinea Pigs by Susan L. Roth
A fun exchange between a mother guinea pig who tells her child a goodnight story with a twist: their ancestors were giants as big as a buffalo.