I Want A Bearded Dragon By Tristan Pulsifer & Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson

Help young reptile lovers prepare for pet ownership with I Want A Bearded Dragon, the top-selling care guide for children and first-time owners! Part of the Best Pets for Kids series, this 72-page chapter book gives kids and parents an honest, lively look at what it’s really like to raise a friendly, healthy bearded dragon.

With over 30 full-color photographs and clear, engaging text, this book breaks down everything a young keeper needs to know before bringing a lizard home. From selecting a healthy animal to setting up a species-appropriate enclosure and understanding proper daily diets, it builds confidence while teaching the core principles of responsible pet care.

What's Inside:

• Why Beardies Make Great Pets: Explores their docile temperaments, interactive nature, and why they excel as companion animals.
• Selection & Acquisition: Clear guidance on where to buy a bearded dragon and how to identify health indicators in a young lizard.
• Habitat & Tank Setup: Beginner-friendly advice on essential lighting, heating gradients, and safe enclosure setups.
• Feeding & Nutrition: Outlines what bearded dragons eat at various stages and how to keep them thriving.
• Parent & Teacher FAQs: Addresses common adult questions regarding safety, maintenance, and child involvement.

Why We Love It:

• Designed for Young Readers: Written at a 4th-grade reading level, making it accessible for kids to read independently or alongside parents.
• Full-Color Photography: Includes 30+ vibrant color photos to illustrate care concepts, behaviors, and habitat setups.
• Promotes Responsibility: Helps kids as young as eight or nine take ownership of their pet’s daily routine with light adult guidance.

Perfect For: Children ages 8 and up, first-time reptile families, elementary classrooms, and young animal enthusiasts.

Product Specs:

• Authors: Tristan Pulsifer & Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson
• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 72
• Dimensions: 0.20" x 9.0" x 6.0"
• Publication Date: August 11, 2021
• Reading Level: Grade 4 (Ages 8+)
• Series: Best Pets for Kids
• Subject: Children's Nonfiction / Animals & Pets / Reptiles & Amphibians / Pet Care

Companion Resource:

• The Complete Bearded Dragon Care Book (for parents, teachers, and intermediate keepers seeking a deeper dive)