This title guides the young pet owner through the essential facts of owning a hamster, from preparing for its arrival to caring for it throughout its life. It begins with what to look for when you choose a hamster, and also makes the reader well aware of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. The book looks at what you need to buy so that you can look after your hamster properly, how to make it feel at home, how to feed it, handle it, groom it and care for it. At the back of the book, there is a list of fascinating facts about hamsters.