Peter's wish comes true when he gets a little pet pig who is sometimes good and sometimes bad.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet guinea pig"-- Provided by publisher.

Emma and Olivia are responsible for feeding, cleaning and taking care of their guinea pig, Gertrude. When they forget to do their job, Gertrude becomes Dirty Gertie! Mom says if they don't take care of Gertie, they will have to find her a new home.

"Guinea pigs might be the friendliest small pets. They like to be held. They usually don't bite. And they can even whistle. Guinea pigs only sleep a few hours a day. So, they might keep you up with their playtime. If you are thinking about bringing home a guinea pig, this guide can help"--Page [4] of cover.

Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to give away his favorite, Astro.

When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead of the dog he has always wanted, fifth-grader Rufus is not happy--until the rodent starts acting exactly like a dog.

"What sounds do guinea pigs make? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to guinea pigs. Can my guinea pig run around my room? Questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with guinea pigs, including pet care, behaviors, and sounds, such as their signature wheeking. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning....

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers.

Retells the fatal episodes in the lives of two foolish pigs and how the third pig managed to avoid the same pitfalls.

When Fuzzy accidentally gets a kid hurt in class 5-B, the president of the PTA demands to get rid of all class pets, and Fuzzy and his friends must take drastic measures to stay in the classroom.