Today is Love Your Pet Day! Of course, we love our pets everyday but today they are in for extra-special snuggles. We come across A LOT of books that celebrate the special bond between kids and their pets. Here is a list of 12 books, plus 3 special mentions, that star kids of color loving on their wonderful furry, scaly, cuddly friends.

12 Books for Kids Who Love Pets or Want Pets

And now for our special mentions, books featuring unconventional pets. The Bread Pet is about a girl trying to take care of her uncle’s sourdough starter. Monster Trouble and I Want A Monster will help your kids take care of toothy, furry, multi-headed monster pets.

3 Pet Lovers Special Mentions