How To Look After Your Budgie

A Practical Guide To Caring For Your Pet, In Step-By-Step Photographs

Published by Armadillo
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR BUDGIE

A practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs

David Alderton

Over 60 photographs

• Filled with useful information and advice, from how to choose a budgie, to feeding and healthcare

• Practical instruction on how to handle your pet, train it to perch on your finger and teach it to talk, shown in over 60 easy-to-follow photographs

• Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to bond with their budgie and get the most out of being a responsible and caring pet owner

• Written by an internationally renowned authority on birds and their care

.Children love animals. Looking after one’s first pet is a hugely enjoyable and wondrous experience for a small child, as well as providing important lessons in growing up, taking responsibility and caring for others.

This delightful book is packed with pictures of young pet owners learning how to take care of their pet birds. It contains essential guidance on everything from choosing a budgie and settling it into the home, to taming it and cleaning out its cage.

The practical advice is complemented by step-by-step photographs and a gallery of the different budgie varieties that are available. This book is an invaluable resource that captures the appeal of these birds in a fun and accessible way.

About the Author

David Alderton’s books have sold more than six million copies worldwide. He is also a frequent participant in radio and television shows

About the Author

David Alderton, MA (Cantab.) grew up in a home surrounded by pets and originally trained to be a vet until an allergic dermatitis forced a change of career in his final year of study. Since then, David has used his experience, knowledge and passion for the subject to concentrate on writing about animals and the natural world.

David also broadcasts regularly on television and radio, and has recently set up the website www.petinfoclub.com while his blog can be found at www.davidalderton.com His books have currently sold some 6.5 million copies worldwide and are available in 30 languages. He has won various awards for his work, including the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers' Association of America, and he is well-known as a columnist on various newspapers and magazines, as well as being the editor of "Practical Reptile Keeping" magazine.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Armadillo (June 15, 2014)
  • Length: 20 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781861473264
  • Grades: K - 5
  • Ages: 5 - 10

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