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Ages 6 to 12 years. Hamsters sleep all day long and when they wake up in the evening they are looking for fun! This book prepares young pet owners for what to expect from these nocturnal rodents. This book includes: which cage is best;nutritious hamster food; great toys for play time; handling hamsters; sleeping habits; keeping hamsters healthy. ... Read more

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A cartoon-style pet care manual, with tips on homes, feeding, health and hygiene and sections on handling, grooming and feeding. First published in 1995. ... Read more

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Great Book
This is the best book ever! BUY IY OR ELSE YOU WILL PAY! ... Read more

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Learn how to prepare your hamster's cage, and playing with your hamster, in and out of its home. Find out what to feed your hamster, and when, and how to keep your hamster happy and healthy. Hamster is one of an exciting series of pet care books designed to help young animal owners learn about and care for their pets. Illustrated on every page with full-color photography, Hamster is packed with practical information on every aspect of hamster care. Published in association with the ASPCA, this series will engage and inform readers ages seven and up. ... Read more

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Freddy is well cared for!
We bought this book as a present for our younger cousin since she greatly desired getting a hamster and had borrowed this book from the library many times.She got a hamster for Christmas as well, and with this book she is able to take good care of Freddy.

Very good owner's book for children and a good basic book
Reviews of this book seem to be all over the map. Well, I raised about 20+ hamsters (I lost count) since I was a child and I had a small library of books on them. I suppose I can claim to be experienced and well-read at the very least. Mark Evans's book covers a broad range of owner-breeder topics at a level of reading which is excellent for young pet owners. The book is well-illustrated and reasonably thorough for its targeted audience. It focuses mostly on the care of hamsters than on the breeding of them. It is probably the best hamster book for new and young pet owners and it is endorsed by the ASPCA. If you're getting a hamster as a pet for your child, buy this book for your child; but to round-out your knowledge as a responsible supervising parent, buy yourself a copy of "Hamsters" by Otto Von Frisch (if you're getting a Syrian) or "Dwarf Hamsters" by Sharon Vanderlip (if you're getting a dwarf). Incidentally, I gave the book four stars because its advice sometimes gets too demanding and a reasonable amount of common sense needs to be applied for moderation.

UGH
I hate this book. Sure, the pictures are nice, but most of the info is out dated. Honestly, the first time I read this book I gagged. I am an expert on hamsters, and books like these drive me NUTS. Following thi book could actually kill your hamster.

cool book
this book is cool.it showed a lot about hamsters.i gave it to my sister to look at for a while because she has a hamster and she didnt know very much about it and it looked like it was sufficating.but after she read the book it looked much better. i only gave this book four stars because i already new everything in it but its still a good book.

AWSOME, JUST GREAT!!!!!
This is a hamster owners must-have!!!!It is awsome with great pictures and good facts.If you ever have a question about a hamster, this is the book to have!!! ... Read more

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A guide to the care and feeding of pet hamsters. ... Read more

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I would recommend it for young readers....
I would recommend this book to children of young ages. It teaches the very basics on hamster care but does not go into depth about these things like I was hoping . : / If you have a child between the ages of 6 or 7 to 10 this would be a GREAT book for them to understand how to groom ,when to feed, what to feed,and how to set up there cages . : ) ... Read more

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Hamsters can make delightful pets for all ages. This book discusses how to choose, tame, and care for these energetic, furry little animals. ... Read more

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Would you like a pet you can carry in your pocket? If yes, then perhaps a hamster may be the perfect pet for you. Hamsters live naturally in deserts. In your home, they can live in a small hamster cage or hamsterarium in your room. While you are in school, your furry critter will sleep. In the evening, you can play together. You can even enjoy eating the same fruits and vegetables! This book is a wonderful first resource for you to learn more about this rodent and share this knowledge with your parents. With their permission, you can then select and care for one of the most popular pets in America. ... Read more

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Describes the varieties of hamsters and discusses their handling, housing, feeding, exercising, and breeding. ... Read more

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These popular pocket pets require specific care to ensure their health and happiness.This book details proper handling techniques and all necessary care information required for any owner who wants to make these tiny creatures part of their family. ... Read more

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Best overall book about hamsters
This was the best book I had seen about Hamsters.What made this book so good was the many color pictures and kid friendly style.In my local pet store the book was priced much higher than what I ended up paying.

A must have for new hamster owners.
I used to own a dwarf hamster as an adult, but I didn`t raise him by any book.Now that I have children, I wanted to get some for them.At first, I was going to get the robo dwarf hamsters.They are so cute.Then, I read the book and watched the pet store clerk handle the dwarf hamsters.The book was right, those things were too quick for little children to handle.We went with the winter white hamsters, instead.Great choice.They are much tamer and slower than the robo dwarf.Thanks to the book, it helped us make our first important decision.

The book is well-written for first time hamster owners.It goes over all aspects of care, including choosing the proper breed, housing, bedding, feeding and general care.It answered all my new owner questions, like how many hamsters can I put in a cage?What kind of treats can I feed it?And very importantly, what do I do when the hamster gets loose?I found it to be thorough and complete.It is filled with colorful photos and a list of some useful resources, like hamster societies and internet sites.

I had my 7 year old read some parts of the book so that he would know what to expect.It is written at a level he can read and understand, yet it's not too simplistic for an adult.

I highly recommend this book for anyone buying a new hamster.

An ideal introductory guide
I only wish I'd had an invaluable concise guide like this 20 years ago when I had a short-lived pet hamster (whom I found out years later had actually been two hamsters; my parents secretly bought me a second after the first died, but the second died even quicker).Probably the first mistake most otherwise well-intentioned people make with a pet is not doing their homework before getting the animal.Buying any pet, particularly a small one with such unique needs and traits as a hamster, should not be something done on impulse.This brief but information-packed book covers all of the bases, hopefully improving the odds that any potential hamster-owner will know what they're doing and won't contribute to the animal's early death.

Topics covered include scientific information about the hamster in general and specific domesticated breeds in particular, diet (it was news to me that hamsters are omnivores and not herbivores!), children and hamsters, finding a lost hamster, breeding, housing, toys, training, when to see a vet, grooming, common types of illness and injury, and handling.There are also adorable pictures of the little guys on nearly every page; like many people, my only experience with the animal had been the Syrian hamster, and hadn't known they come in nearly so many different colors and markings.The back of the book provides a list of resources, such as various hamster societies, rescue groups, and emergency services.Though a serious downside to the pet is that they only live between a year and a half to three years, otherwise they're really described as an ideal low-maintenance pet.The biggest chore associated with their care is regularly cleaning the cage and bedding; they ordinarily don't even need to see a vet, get vaccinated, have their coats brushed or trimmed, have their nails clipped, or even get bathed.Their short lifespan could even be seen as a positive, since they're not as long-lived as other pets such as rabbits, dogs, cats, ferrets, or salamanders, whom children often get bored of and dump on their parents, or who end up being cared for by the parents when their owner goes away to college.Overall, this book paints a picture of a fascinating little rodent, whom I wasn't old or mature enough to fully understand or appreciate when I originally had one in my care. ... Read more

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Filled with fascinating historical facts and up-to-date information on how to care for your pet, Complete Care Made Easy: Hamsters addresses all the major concerns about owning a hamster. This book offers practical advice, emergency first-aid tips, fun activities, and more! ... Read more

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Describes the housing, feeding, care, and handling of hamsters and gerbils. ... Read more

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Disappointed but my fault
I was buying this book for a 12 year old and thought from discription it would have alot of information in it.It was a good book for maybe a 6-7 year old.It was not technical enough and I would have realized that it I had seen it in person. ... Read more

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Information for choosing, housing, feeding, and caring for a hamster in your home. ... Read more