Suggests what to consider when selecting a gerbil for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities.

Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet.

The characters from the movie "The Secret Life of Pets," introduce themselves.

Frustrated because the rules for her class's Pet Day will not let her take her dog to school, Junie B. Jones considers taking a raccoon, a worm, a dead fish, and other unusual replacements.

While Gizmo continues his quest to take over the world, Wedgie and his best friend, a micro-pig who lives next door, team up to stop him.

When her pet rabbit's newborn babies die, her doctor tells her that she may have scoliosis, and her aunt is diagnosed with cancer, ten-year-old Laurel feels constantly reminded of the mortality of all living things.

My First Book of House Pets is a beautiful introduction to the world of furry, fluffy, and all-around adorable pets for babies and toddlers.

Minneapolis Simpkin is not allowed to have a pet, so she finds the most unusual replacement.

Questions and answers present information about the behavior and characteristics of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils and their interaction with humans.