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!
Dr. Jess French is a committed conservationist, TV host, author, and veterinarian. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called ‘Minibeast Adventure with Jess’. She has written six books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It’s a Wonderful World, and Pets and their People, which explore the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future. 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

Dr. Jess French is a committed conservationist, TV host, author, and veterinarian. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called ‘Minibeast Adventure with Jess’. She has written six books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It’s a Wonderful World, and Pets and their People, which explore the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future. View titles by Jess French

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