pets

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Too much trouble for Grandpa

1998
Finley's Grandpa acquires a series of companions, including a finicky cat named Elvis, a new girlfriend, and a clever talking bird, but each one presents problems for Grandpa and Finley.

Jazz, Pizzazz, and the silver threads

1996
Nine-year-old Calvin's dream of having a pet of his own is partially fulfilled when his neighbor Jenny gets a hamster named Pizzazz for her magic act.

The bravest thing

1995
When her pet rabbit's newborn babies die, and 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.

Olivia and the real live pet

1995
As Olivia shares her excitement about getting a real live pet for her eighth birthday, one of the boys in her class keeps teasing her and she is afraid he will ruin the party she is having for the whole class.

A plant called Spot

1994
Teddy learns how to care for animal pets after his mother buys him a pet plant.

Enzo the Wonderfish

1994
A child who wants a pet is given a fish, named Enzo, and vows to train him to do wonderful tricks.

Mattie's little possum pet

1993
Mattie takes in a possum and then mistakingly blames her cat Prowler and her dog Howler for the messes he makes.

Puppy love

1992
When fourth graders Evie and Megan start the Pet Patrol to solve animal problems, they soon have their hands full taking care of an army of homeless puppies.

Laughs on a leash

a book of pet jokes
2004
A collection of jokes and riddles about pets, including "What's the best time to buy a pet canary? When it's going cheep!".

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