Pet books for preschoolers

Flip flap dogs by Nikki Dyson

This is a super cute and fun book where your preschooler can make funny mixed breed dogs.

Not Norman by Kelly Bennett

This is a lovely story with cute illustrations about a boy who gets a goldfish pet but this isn’t the type of pet he wanted. Can Norman win the boy over?

Flip flap pets by Axel Schefflers

I couldn’t resist adding another one of these flip flap books. This one allows your child to mix different types of pets completely. What unique pet will they create first?

Sticker Dolly Dressing Pets

This Usborne sticker books are some of our favourites. They’re perfect for preschool age children and we love this one for those interested in pets.

Little Kids First Big Book of Pets

This is a book packed with photographs and information about all the different pets you can think of. It’s a great reference book for young kids.

Lola gets a cat by Anna McQuinn

This is a great picture book if you want to teach kids about what is involved with owning a cat. It’s got lovely illustrations and only a sentence or two per page.

Dog in boots by Paula Metcalf

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read this adorable and funny book. Not only is it funny but it’s great for teaching kids about loving themselves just as they are.

Oi Cat! by Kes Gray & Jim Field

From the authors of oF Oi Frog! this is a hilarious rhyming book that my kids love! According to Frog, Cats sit on gnats but that doesn’t sound comfy so can Cat change frogs mind?

Bunny’s guide to caring for your rabbit

This book is part of a series of guides about looking after different pets for young children. I like that they are written from the perspective of the pet!

Some pets by Angela Diterlizzi

This super cute book is perfect for introducing preschoolers to all the different pets that people may have. The illustrations are really cute too.

My Cat is Like That by Barbara Pinke This is another cute picture book, written in rhyming sentences that preschoolers will love. In this one we meet Pizza (the cat) who you’re bound to fall in love with.

Cats in chaos by Peter Bently & John Bond

Welcome to the chaotic world of cats in this hilarious picture book. It’s a really fun rhyming book. Perfect for fans of the Oi! series.

The goodbye book by Todd Parr

This is a sweet little book about saying goodbye to someone that we love (a pet or perhaps a relative). It covers the emotions they may feel, in a way that is appropriate for any age.

First time vet

Does your pet need to go to the vet and your child is unsure about this? This book is perfect for introducing young children to what happens at the vets.

What If We Had A Pet Shark? by Deanna Chesley

Ok so this one is just for fun as I’m sure you won’t be getting a pet shark (or any of the other pets in this book). It’s a really fun read though about a little girl who asks her mu what would happen if they got a pet shark, skunk or alligator.

Can I be your dog? by Troy Cummings

This is a heartwarming story about dog adoption told through letters. Arfy writes to everyone on a street to try to convince them that they should take him in as their pet. Each letter gets a funny reply too!

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems

This book is part of the popular “The Pigeon” series. In this book Pigeon really, really wants a puppy. He promises he’ll take care of it but you need to decide if he’s really ready.

D is for dog! by Em Lynas

This is a funny book for kids about the A to Z of a dogs life. It’s sure to have your preschooler laughing out loud.