Pets
Growing Reader
Too Cute! 13 Critter-Filled Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Animals
Emerging readers love books that feature cute, cuddly, and happy animals. These nine chapter books will fill the demands of critter-loving kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Here, Kitty, Kitty… 20+ Children’s Books That Are the Cat’s Meow
From cuddly and cute to frisky and fierce, we've rounded up some children's books that are, dare we say, purrfect for young fans of felines.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
21 Woof-tastic Children’s Books About Dogs
From all-time classics to new favorites, here are some of the best children's books about dogs for all the pooch-loving kids (and parents) out there.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: Champ and Major: First Dogs
Our latest Brightly Storytime is a paws-itively fun new read about Champ and Major, President Joe Biden's beloved dogs.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Pet Your Pet: 8 Books That Show Kids How to Treat Animals
If you're looking to adopt a new animal or just want to teach your kids about pets and pet care, here are some books to get you started.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teacher’s Pets: 7 Children’s Books About Classroom Animals
Whether you’re preparing for your class’s own pet, or have a child who wants to imagine they’re a student in one of these fun classrooms, there’s a class pet book for you.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
My Tiny Pet Hilariously Explores Our Urge to Downsize
Mixing silliness and science, My Tiny Pet is the super cute story of one incredibly resourceful girl who uses creative thinking and a whole lot of tenacity to get a pet her family will always have room for.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
The Most Lovable Spot Books for Little Readers
With decades’ worth of titles from which to choose in the Spot series, there’s a sweet, cuddly canine tale to suit any little reader’s mood, season, or life experience.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Can We Keep Him? 9 Books About Pet Adoption for Kids
If you’re on the hunt for a new pet or want to introduce your child to the concept of pet adoption or animal rescue, here are nine sweet picture books to read together.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Here Comes Teacher Cat
Read along with Here Comes Teacher Cat, a charming picture book about adorable kitties who have an unexpectedly fun day at school.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Christmas Puppy
Pour a cup of cocoa, cozy up by the tree, and have your little one read along with the latest in our Brightly Storytime video series, The Christmas Puppy.
Tween
A Reader's Best Friend: The Importance of Dogs in Life and Literature
I think we love dogs in our reading lives for the same reason we love them in our lives outside of reading: they’re just the most terrible liars.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Hard Goodbyes: Books to Help Children Grieve the Death of a Pet
For many kids, the death of a cherished animal is often their first experience of losing someone they love. These books sensitively address loss and offer hope for children in grief.
All Ages
Cool Book Gifts for Birthday Parties
Books can be cool, thoughtful, and original birthday presents. Check out our unique gift recommendations for readers of all ages.
