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Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs
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Find out all about adorable, playful guinea pigs and how to look after them. Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs shows why guinea pigs make great pets! Discover everything you need to know about looking after them, from what to feed them...
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Find out all about adorable, playful guinea pigs and how to look after them.
Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs shows why guinea pigs make great pets! Discover everything you need to know about looking after them, from what to feed them to how to handle and groom them.
These friendly guides offer aspiring pet-owners—as well as children who just love to read about sweet, furry animals—all they need to know about caring for a new pet. From choosing the right pet to providing the proper environment, grooming, and playtime, each book offers sensible, age-appropriate guidance to young pet-owners. The text has been checked by a vet consultant.
Perfect for young animal-lovers aged 7 and up.
Books in the series:
Cats / Dogs / Guinea Pigs / Hamsters / Rabbits / Ponies
Series: Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them
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Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs
Find out all about adorable, playful guinea pigs and how to look after them. Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs shows why guinea pigs make great pets! Discover everything you need to know about looking after them, from what to feed them to how to handle and groom them. These friendly guides offer aspiring pet-owners—as well...PaperbackSold Out -
Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs
Cute Pets! And How to Care For Them: Guinea Pigs by Ruth Percival is your ultimate guide to discovering all there is to know about adorable, playful guinea pigs and how to care for them. Guinea pigs make great pets! Discover everything from what to feed them to how to handle and groom these charming creatures. This book is perfect...HardbackSold Out -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781445192468
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 November 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 151g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Judith Heneghan writes fiction and non-fiction for children. She runs the MA Writing for Children at the University of Winchester. Judith has four teenage children, a labrador, a snake and a gecko.
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