Pets and Their People

The Ultimate Guide to Pets - Whether You've Got One or Not!

Illustrated by Becca Hall
Learn everything there is to know about pets and how we can take good care of them

This heart-warming introduction to pets will delight curious kids that want to learn all about our lovable animal friends and family members.

You don't need to own a pet to become a pet expert! With author and vet Dr. Jess French you'll gain fascinating insight into the adorable animals that capture the hearts of billions of people across the world. Plus, you'll learn how we can understand our pets and give them exactly what they need (and want!). From playful puppies and cuddly cats, to fluffy guinea pigs and noisy chickens, there are many fascinating animals to meet.

We see them playing in our parks and snoozing on our sofas, but how much do we really know about the lives of our beloved pets? Have you ever wondered why cats meow at us but not at each other? When will a dog wag its tail at you? What should you feed a pet snake? And how can a hamster store so much food in its cheeks? Find out all these things and much, much more as you turn the fact-filled pages of this book.

From fluffy and friendly to scaly and shy, our pets are all wonderfully unique, so let's find out how to take good care of them so they feel just like part of the family!
Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess', which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. She has written two other books for DK, What a Waste, which tackles the subject of sustainability for children, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs, which explores the world of minibeasts. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world. View titles by Jess French

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Learn everything there is to know about pets and how we can take good care of them

This heart-warming introduction to pets will delight curious kids that want to learn all about our lovable animal friends and family members.

You don't need to own a pet to become a pet expert! With author and vet Dr. Jess French you'll gain fascinating insight into the adorable animals that capture the hearts of billions of people across the world. Plus, you'll learn how we can understand our pets and give them exactly what they need (and want!). From playful puppies and cuddly cats, to fluffy guinea pigs and noisy chickens, there are many fascinating animals to meet.

We see them playing in our parks and snoozing on our sofas, but how much do we really know about the lives of our beloved pets? Have you ever wondered why cats meow at us but not at each other? When will a dog wag its tail at you? What should you feed a pet snake? And how can a hamster store so much food in its cheeks? Find out all these things and much, much more as you turn the fact-filled pages of this book.

From fluffy and friendly to scaly and shy, our pets are all wonderfully unique, so let's find out how to take good care of them so they feel just like part of the family!

Author

Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess', which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. She has written two other books for DK, What a Waste, which tackles the subject of sustainability for children, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs, which explores the world of minibeasts. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world. View titles by Jess French

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