TY - BOOK AU - Alderton,David TI - How to look after your budgie: a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs SN - 9781861473264 U1 - 636.6864 23 PY - 2014///] CY - London PB - Armadillo KW - Budgerigar KW - Juvenile literature KW - Cage birds N2 - 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 title is filled with useful information and advice, from how to choose a budgie, to feeding and healthcare. It offers 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 five- to nine-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. It is written by an internationally renowned authority on birds and their care ER -