Thinking about getting a new pet? How would you like to be the first person on your block to have a potbellied pig? Miniature horses are fun to have around—just make sure you’ve got a large backyard. As children are about to discover, the world of pets is a lot bigger than just cats and dogs!

Young readers will learn the history of how these unusual animals became pets, what it takes to give them a good home, and—most importantly—how to decide whether the animals are the right pets for their families.