My First Book of House Pets by duopress labs and Åsa Gilland (ARC Review)

Title: My First Book of House Pets
Contributors: duopress labs and Åsa Gilland
Type: Nonfiction
Genre: Children’s, Picture Book, Baby
Publisher: duopress labs
Date published: June 23, 2023

A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by Hachette Book Group Canada in exchange for an honest review.

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. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the natural world and is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks.

Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland in this book where animal lovers will learn about house pets in a friendly and easy way while being introduced to basic concepts of animal care and the environment.

“Cats purr to communicate. They purr when they are happy,” we read. “Dogs love to play, and you can teach them tricks.” Readers will learn to make a fish face, that hamsters are lively friends, and that lizards have cool names. And that’s not all: The book shows readers how to pick a pet from a local shelter and the importance of keeping a pet healthy and giving it tons of love!

⤖ My Review ⬻

Before My First Book of House Pets landed on my radar, I hadn’t heard about duopress labs or their mission to nurture a bond between little ones and the natural world, right from home. This series is all about sparking love for animals and the environment, and now that I’m in the loop, I’m totally on board!

If our family ever expands, you bet these books will be on the must-have list for the little one/s. With a cat in our home and two more cats and three dogs in our immediate families, teaching the littlest family member/s about pets is a top priority.

My First Book of House Pets is like a friendly handshake with the world of pets. It’s perfect for introducing even the tiniest of tots to the concept, whether or not they have a furry friend at home. It’s got that cute factor while also being refreshingly to the point. The other titles in duopress labs’ series caught my eye—one about plants, another about recycling. I think My First Book of House Pets is a great starter kit for tiny readers, but please note that I’m not a parent yet, therefore there may be things that I may have missed.