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Animal Care

A list of animal books to go with our partnership with Roice Hurst Humane Society

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Book cover for "Blue cat"
Star rating for Blue cat
Description:
A young cat goes about its very cat-like day when a soumd in the distance sparks an exploration.
Book cover for "Cat & cat"
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Series:
Cat & cat volume 1.
Description:
"Life was quiet for Cat (short for Catherine) and her dad until they adopted a cat named Sushi... now things are a bit too exciting! Between turning everything into either a personal scratching post or litter box, and the constant cat and mouse game of 'love me/leave me alone,' Cat and her dad have a lot to learn. It's a hilarious chronicle of daily life of a single parent, a little girl named Cat, and their cat."--
Book cover for "Cat dreams"
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Presents a feline dreamland where it rains mice, all the dogs have run away, and a big bowl of kibbles and cream is waiting.
Book cover for "Cat eyes"
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In a world filled with many wonderful things, Miki only sees cats. Until one seemingly unspectacular day, something special arrives. Miki's imagination leads her to seeing cats where ever she goes all the while believing that her parents don't notice her obsession.
Book cover for "The cat man of Aleppo"
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Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats. Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty except for the many cats left behind. Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind....
Book cover for "Cat on the bus"
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5 stars
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"Using onomatopoeia, this almost wordless story tells of a homeless cat who finds shelter on a bus where she meets a cat-loving Asian grandfather"--
Book cover for "Cat tales"
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We humans love our cats and these surprising true stories will prove our cats love us back! This collection of tales of playfulness, friendship, heroism, and inspiration is sure to touch the soul, tickle the funny bone, and inspire animal lovers everywhere to be the best kitty caretakers and companions they can be. There's Bambi, whose owners taught her to respond to commands in American Sign Language; Millie, who loves exploring the outdoors and...
Book cover for "Cat wishes"
Star rating for Cat wishes
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
"A cat who professes not to believe in wishes is granted three of them, but makes them nonetheless"--

9. Cats

Book cover for "Cats"
Star rating for Cats
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet cat. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.

10. Dogs

Book cover for "Dogs"
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Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Big dogs, small dogs, stripy dogs, spotty dogs. There are so many different kinds of dogs. How can anyone pick one type of dog to love the most?
Book cover for "Don't lick the dog"
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Average Rating:
3 stars
Description:
Children often don't understand what dogs' actions mean and can misinterpret a threatening signal for a friendly one and vice versa. This humorous how-to manual shows kids the best ways to interact with unfamiliar dogs, providing helpful tips about all sorts of dog behavior.
Book cover for "How to be a cat"
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Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Cut-paper illustrations and single words of text show a kitten's attempts to imitate an adult cat's mastery of such skills as stretching and stalking.
Book cover for "I am a cat"
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Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being cat enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them ......
Book cover for "I don't know what to call my cat"
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Before a little girl has a chance to name the cat that arrives unexpectedly at her house, he disappears again only to be replaced by another "pet," Steve the gorilla.
Book cover for "I hate my cats"
Star rating for I hate my cats
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Ginger and Fred, a pair of cats, can be picky, messy, and troublesome, and although they frustrate the author, in the end their presence is comforting--and essential.
Book cover for "Lola gets a cat"
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More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.
Book cover for "Lola quiere un gato"
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More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it. Su mamá le explica que un gato da mucho trabajo, entonces Lola practica cuidando a sus gatitos de juguete y leyendo muchos libros sobre gatos. Junto con su mamá, investiga sobre adoptar gatos, compra alimento y suministros, y visita un refugio de animales. Finalmente, Lola escoge a su gata y tiene la paciencia de esperar que el animalito se adapte a su nuevo...
Book cover for "Madeline Finn and the library dog"
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Series:
Madeline Finn volume 1.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try.
Book cover for "My dog laughs"
Star rating for My dog laughs
Description:
"Dogs are amazing! Dogs are a lot of work! And here is the perfect book to help a child understand what is involved in living with one. Lively illustrations show a variety of children learning what makes their dog tick, as they train them, care for them, and play with them. But most of all, it celebrates the fact that dogs are truly awesome companions--who are always happy to see you, and who can even sing, laugh and dream with you!"--Amazon.com
Book cover for "My new mom and me"
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"A puppy comes to live with his adoptive mother, who is a cat."--