Orem Library

When Rita's mother refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and returns with a rhinoceros--but keeping a pet rhino a secret proves to be much trickier than she ever imagined.

Mayhem ensues when a little boy takes unusual pets like a rhinoceros and a kangaroo to places usually reserved for people.

Having a cat is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what cats need, like a litter box, scratch post, and fresh food and water.

"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.

"Several snakes (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility--and the joys--of caring for a pet snake. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz"--

An introduction to the snake as a pet.

Sixth-grader Jeremy Thatcher discovers a strange magic shop he has never seen before. He enters, and his life is changed forever. Buying what he thinks is a marble, he discovers he has really purchased a dragon's egg. A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth.