Animal friends are important figures in a child"s life. My Pet explore the fun and responsibilities of these precious relationships. Pets are loving and playful and just fun to be with. But having a pet also means taking good care of it: food and water, lots of exercise, and a clean place to sleep. And don"t forget a trip to the vet to keep your pet healthy! Each book in the Talk-About-Books series is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various familial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds experience friends and pets in their many wonderful incarnations. The simple text and engaging photos invite and encourage discussion between adult and child as they have fun exploring the images together.