Living With A House Rabbit

by linda-dykes-helen-flack, Helen Flacks (Editor)

Once domesticated, rabbits are very sociable animals that can be trained, and that get along well with other house pets. This book covers every aspect of house rabbit ownership and care. It includes a nose-to-tail health guide to ensure that the rabbit remains fit and healthy.

Books in this handsomely produced series are written especially for new and soon-to-be pet owners. Most volumes, filled with striking color illustrations, give in-depth presentations of the needs and traits of specific dog breeds. Starting this season, "Living With a Pet" books are expanding to include other animals that have become popular as house pets.

Before acquiring a pet, potential buyers need to know: Is the animal good with children? Which dog breeds make good hunters, guard dogs, or farm dogs? Which animals make ideal apartment pets? Each title in this series gives readers a detailed understanding of the animal's daily needs, special abilities, physical traits, temperament, susceptibility to health problems, and the many other details prospective owners need to know before acquiring a pet.

All "Living With a Pet" titles are hardcover editions with jackets, and all have color photos on every two-page spread. Interesting sidebars appear throughout the text.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Animals

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilariously outdated in terms of wording and understanding of the internet, but still very useful. I’m not an expert, but it does feel fatphobic in its stressing of keeping rabbits healthy in a way that might be upsetting for humans, so watch out. The pictures are perfect, because rabbits are perfect.

[Emily Augustus --Louisville KY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has real- life pictures my students like to look at. It is very wordy, so they really would only use it for pictures...and to introduce vocabulary. I would use it for older grades.