David Alderton

David Alderton

Upcoming David Alderton Books

July 28th, 2026: Hidden Wonders (Non-Fiction)

Kittens (Mini Encyclopedias, #1) was the most recently released book by David Alderton, on August 14th, 2024.

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David Alderton Stats: The most read book by David Alderton on Book Notification is Dogs, a Non-Fiction book. The second most read book is Cats (DK Handbooks #2).

Below is a complete list of David Alderton books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by David Alderton is the DK Handbooks Series.

List of Animal Care Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Complete Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fish Care
1998
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2
The Complete Guide to Bird Care
1998
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List of Animals Around the World Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Crocodiles & Alligators Of The World
1991
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2
Snakes and Reptiles Around the World
2007
Go
3
Mammals Around the World
2014
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4
Sharks and Sea Creatures Around the World
2014
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List of Animals in Photographs Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards
2024
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List of Cats & Their Care Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cats & Us
2011
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List of Discovery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Clothes and Costumes
1995
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2
Wildlife - Birds
1996
Go
3
Quest for New Animals
1996
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4
Plants
1996
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List of DK Pockets Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cats
1995
Go
2
Animals of the World
1999
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List of Encyclopedia Of…Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Encyclopedia of Dogs
2008
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List of How Smart Is Your Pet? Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
How Smart Is Your Cat?
2015
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2
How Smart Is Your Dog?
2015
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List of How to Look After Your Pet Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
How To Look After Your Guinea Pig
2012
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2
How to Look After Your Pet Dog
2013
Go
3
How To Look After Your Pet Cat
2013
Go
4
How To Look After Your Goldfish
2013
Go
5
How to Look After Your Hamster
2013
Go
6
How To Look After Your Budgie
2013
Go
7
How to Look After Your Pet Rabbit
2014
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List of Howell Beginner's Guides to Pets Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Howell Beginner's Guide to Dogs
1986
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2
Howell Beginner's Guide to Cockatoos
1986
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3
Howell Beginner's Guide to Lovebirds
1986
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List of Looking After My Pet Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Guinea Pig
2003
Go
2
Dog
2003
Go
3
Goldfish
2003
Go
4
Looking After My Pet Budgie
2005
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List of Mini Encyclopedias Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Kittens
2024
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List of Nature Library Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Wild Animals
1991
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2
Baby Animals
1991
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List of Petkeepers Guide Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Pet Keepers Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians
1920
Go
2
Petkeeper's Guide to Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
1997
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List of Practical Pets Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Exotic Pets
2004
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2
Pigeons and Doves
2011
Go
3
Choosing Your Pets
2015
Go
4
Small Pets
2015
Go
5
Amphibians
2015
Go
6
Lizards
2015
Go
7
Invertebrates
2015
Go
8
Tales from the Reptile House
2016
Go
9
Reptile Health Care
2018
Go
10
Snakes
2020
Go
11
Tortoises
2020
Go
12
Practical Pets Series
2021
Go

List of Starting With Pets Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Starting With Guinea Pigs
1899
Go
2
Starting With Budgerigars
1997
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3
Starting With Mice, Rats and Gerbils
1997
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4
Starting With Cats
1997
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5
Starting With Tropical Fish
1998
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List of The Adventures of Dan the Dog Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Dan and the Giant Egg
2011
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List of Your First...Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Your First Stick Insect
1997
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Lovebirds
1979
Go
2
Looking After Cage Birds
1982
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3
Parrots, Lories and Cockatoos
1982
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4
Beginner's Guide to German Shepherds
1983
Go
5
Beginner's Guide to Cockatoos
1984
Go
6
Tropical Fish Aquarium
1984
Go
7
Beginner's Guide to Zebra Finches
1984
Go
8
Caring Aquarium Fshpa
1984
Go
9
The Dog Care Manual
1986
Go
10
The Complete Cage and Aviary Bird Handbook
1986
Go
11
Hamsters and Gerbils
1986
Go
12
Turtles & Tortoises of the World
1988
Go
13
The Atlas of Parrots of the World
1991
Go
14
Dog Care
1991
Go
15
Parrots
1992
Go
16
You and Your Pet Bird
1992
Go
17
A Step-By-Step Book About Stick Insects
1992
Go
18
The Atlas of Quails
1992
Go
19
Wild Cats of the World
1993
Go
20
8
Dogs
1993
Go
21
Keeping African Gray Parrots
1995
Go
22
The Body
1995
Go
23
Looking After Freshwater Aquarium Fish
1996
Go
24
International Encyclopedia of Tropical Freshwater Fish
1997
Go
25
The Exotic Pet Survival Manual
1997
Go
26
The International Encyclopedia of Pet Care
1997
Go
27
The Reptile Survival Manual
1997
Go
28
The Hamlyn Book of Tropical Freshwater Fish
1997
Go
29
The Hamlyn Illustrated Pet Care Manual
1997
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30
Parrots and Macaws
1998
Go
31
The Wolf Within
1998
Go
32
The Tiger Inside
1998
Go
33
The Complete Guide to Caged and Aviary Bird Care
1998
Go
34
Nature Facts
1999
Go
35
Rodents of the World (With: Bruce Tanner)
1999
Go
36
All About My Hamster and Me
1999
Go
37
All About My Cat and Me
1999
Go
38
A PetLove Guide to Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
1999
Go
39
Hounds of the World
2000
Go
40
The Cage Bird Question and Answer Manual
2000
Go
41
The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills
2000
Go
42
Caged & Aviary Birds
2001
Go
43
The Small Animals Question and Answer Manual
2001
Go
44
Caring for Caged & Aviary Birds
2001
Go
45
A Petlove Guide to Finches
2002
Go
46
Budgerigar
2002
Go
47
Caring for Your Small Pets
2002
Go
48
Looking After My Pet Rabbit
2002
Go
49
The World Encyclopedia of Birds & Birdwatching
2002
Go
50
Aquarist Library
2003
Go
51
Freshwater Aquariums
2003
Go
52
Cichlids
2003
Go
53
The Exotic Pet Handbook
2003
Go
54
Livebearers
2003
Go
55
Bettas and Gouramis
2003
Go
56
Foxes, Wolves and Wild Dogs of the World
2004
Go
57
Encyclopedia of Pets and Pet Care
2004
Go
58
How to Talk with Your Dog
2004
Go
59
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the Americas
2004
Go
60
Birds of Asia and Australia
2004
Go
61
Birds of Great Britain, Europe & Africa
2004
Go
62
Animal Fact Files Reptiles (With: Christopher Mattison)
2005
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63
Animal Fact Files Fish
2005
Go
64
Spotting Birds in Britain and Europe
2005
Go
65
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World
2005
Go
66
Fat Cat Thin
2005
Go
67
Ultimate Encyclopedia Caged & Aviary Birds
2005
Go
68
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World
2006
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69
Your Cat Interpreter
2006
Go
70
Top to Tail
2006
Go
71
Cats; the Best of the Classic Breeds
2006
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72
The Mutt Book
2007
Go
73
Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium
2007
Go
74
Top Dogs
2007
Go
75
Top Cats
2007
Go
76
Young at Heart
2007
Go
77
Fat Dog Thin
2007
Go
78
Your Dog Interpreter
2007
Go
79
How to Look After Your Small Pets
2008
Go
80
The Ultimate Guide to North America Birds
2009
Go
81
The Ultimate Guide to Dogs
2009
Go
82
The Illustrated Practical Guide to Small Pets & Pet Care
2009
Go
83
Caring for Your Pet Bird
2009
Go
84
Encyclopedia of North American Birds
2010
Go
85
Famous Felines
2010
Go
86
You and Your Border Terrier (With: Marc Henrie)
2010
Go
87
The Dog Selector
2010
Go
88
The Cat Selector
2011
Go
89
The Dog Decoder
2011
Go
90
The Complete Book of Pets & Petcare
2011
Go
91
The Interactive A-Z Guide to Famous Cats
2011
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92
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of Britain, Europe & Africa (With: Peter Barrett)
2012
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93
Looking After Small Pets
2012
Go
94
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Small Pets & Pet Care
2012
Go
95
Animal Grief
2012
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96
You and Your Cockapoo
2012
Go
97
The Complete Book of Birds
2013
Go
98
The Encyclopedia of Animals
2013
Go
99
I Love Cats and Kittens
2014
Go
100
Living with an Older Dog (With: Derek Hall)
2014
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101
Your Perfect Dog
2014
Go
102
My Little Book of Cats and Kittens
2017
Go
103
Understanding Your Cat
2017
Go
104
Understanding Your Dog
2017
Go
105
The Complete Practical Guide to Pet and Aviary Birds
2020
Go
106
The Dog: Finding Your Forever
2020
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107
The Right Dog for You
2021
Go
108
The Complete Practical Guide to Small Pets and Pet Care
2022
Go
109
The Amazing World Of Asian Elephants
2022
Go
110
My Rescue Dog
2022
Go
111
How to Attract Garden Birds
2022
Go
112
The Ultimate Guide To Cockatiels
2023
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113
Hidden Wonders
2026
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List of 101 Essential Tips Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Pasta (By: Anne Willan, Ray Rogers, Irene Lyford)
1995
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2
Dog Care (By: Bruce Fogle)
1995
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3
Chicken (By: Anne Willan)
1996
Go
4
Making Salads (By: Anne Willan)
1996
Go
5
Caring For Your Pet Bird
1996
Go
6
Training Your Dog (By: Bruce Fogle)
1997
Go
7
Soups (By: Deni Brown, Anne Willan)
1997
Go
8
Cooking With Spices (By: Jill Norman)
1998
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List of Animal Planet Pet Care Library Books in Publication Order

Offers clear, practical guides on pet care for beginners and experienced owners.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Parakeets (By: Nikki Moustaki)
1988
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2
Freshwater Aquariums (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2006
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3
Freshwater Aquarium Problem Solver (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2006
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4
Labrador Retrievers (By: Nikki Moustaki)
2006
Go
5
Golden Retrievers (By: Sheila Webster Boneham)
2006
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6
Aquarium Care of Bettas (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2006
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7
Aquarium Care of Oscars (By: Neal Pronek, Brian M. Scott)
2006
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8
Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies (By: Stan Shubel)
2006
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9
Aquarium Care of Cichlids (By: Claudia Dickinson)
2007
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10
Chinchillas
2007
Go
11
Cats (By: Kelli A. Wilkins)
2007
Go
12
Senior Cats (By: Sheila Webster Boneham)
2007
Go
13
Dachshunds (By: Sheila Webster Boneham)
2007
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14
Setup and Care of Saltwater Aquariums (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2007
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15
Aquarium Care of Goldfish (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2008
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16
Saltwater Aquarium Problem Solver (By: Jeff Kurtz, Jay Hemdal)
2008
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17
Canaries (By: Nikki Moustaki)
2008
Go
18
The Multiple-Cat Family (By: Sheila Webster Boneham)
2008
Go
19
Miniature Schnauzers (By: Nikki Moustaki)
2008
Go
20
Red-Eared Sliders (By: Katrina Smith)
2011
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21
Sugar Gliders (By: David E. Boruchowitz)
2012
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List of Birdkeeper's Guides Books in Publication Order

Guides on housing, feeding, grooming, health and training for pet birds.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Birdkeepers Guide to Pet Birds
1987
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2
A Birdkeeper's Guide To Softbills
1987
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3
A Birdkeeper's Guide to Finches
1988
Go
4
Budgies
1988
Go
5
A Birdkeeper's Guide to Breeding Birds
1988
Go
6
A Birdkeeper's Guide to Cockatiels
1989
Go
7
A Birdkeeper's Guide to Cockatoos
1990
Go
8
A Birdkeeper's Guide to Long-Tailed Parrots
1990
Go
9
Birdkeeper's Guide to Parrots
1990
Go
10
A PetLove Guide to Cockatiels
1997
Go
11
Petlove Guide to Budgies
1999
Go
12
Amazon Parrots (By: Greg Glendell)
2008
Go
13
Cockatiels (By: Greg Glendell)
2008
Go
14
African Greys (By: Greg Glendell)
2008
Go
15
Senegal Parrots (By: Tammy M. "Gagne" Proctor)
2009
Go
16
Pionus Parrots (By: Tammy M. "Gagne" Proctor)
2010
Go
17
Macaws (By: Julie Rach Mancini)
2011
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18
Lories and Lorikeets (By: Rebecca K. O'Connor)
2011
Go
19
Parrotlets (By: Nikki Moustaki)
2012
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List of Collins Family Pet Guide Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hamster
2011
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2
Guinea Pig (By: Peter Gurney)
2011
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3
Rabbit (By: David Taylor)
2011
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List of DK Handbooks Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Birds Of The World (By: Alan Greensmith, Colin James Oliver Harrison)
1993
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2
Aquarium Fish (By: Dick Mills)
2000
Go
3
Horse (By: Elwyn Hartley Edwards)
2000
Go
4
8
Cats
2000
Go
5
Dogs
2000
Go
6
Reptiles and Amphibians (By: Tim Halliday, Mark O'Shea; Tim Halliday)
2001
Go
7
Birds of North America (By: Fred J. Alsop III)
2001
Go
8
Smithsonian Handbooks Cats
2002
Go
9
Smithsonian Handbooks (By: George McGavin)
2002
Go
10
Horses (With: Elwyn Hartley Edwards)
2002
Go
11
Stars & Planets (By: DK Publishing, Ian Ridpath)
2002
Go
12
Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life (By: Hazel Richardson)
2003
Go
13
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises (By: Mark Carwardine)
2010
Go
14
Stars and Planets (By: Ian Ridpath)
2010
Go
15
Gemstones (By: Cally Hall)
2010
Go
16
Mushrooms (By: Thomas Læssøe)
2010
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List of DK Pet Encyclopedias Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish (With: DK Publishing)
2005
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2
The Dog Encyclopedia (By: DK Publishing, Kim Dennis-Bryan)
2013
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3
The Horse Encyclopedia (By: Elwyn Hartley Edwards)
2016
Go
4
The Cat Encyclopedia (By: DK Publishing)
2024
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List of Eyewitness Companions Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Cats
2000
Go
2
Cats: Portraits of over 70 Pedigrees (With: Bruce Fogle)
2000
Go
3
The Gardens of Britain and Ireland (By: Patrick Taylor)
2003
Go
4
French Wine (By: Robert Joseph)
2005
Go
5
Golf (By: DK Publishing)
2005
Go
6
Classical Music (By: John (editor) Burrows)
2005
Go
7
French Cheese (By: Kazuko Masui, Tomoko Yamada)
2005
Go
8
Eyewitness Companions: Film (By: Alan Bergan)
2006
Go
9
Astronomy ( By: Ian Ridpath)
2006
Go
10
Art (By: Robert Cumming)
2006
Go
11
Architecture ( By: Jonathan Glancey)
2006
Go
12
Herbal Remedies
2007
Go
13
Beer (By: Michael Jackson)
2007
Go
14
Fishing (By: Henry Gilbey)
2008
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List of Facts at Your Fingertips Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Fish
2007
Go
2
Reptiles & Amphibians (With: Christopher Mattison)
2007
Go

David Alderton

David Alderton has published 113 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1979 with the book Lovebirds. The most recently released was The Ultimate Guide To Cockatiels which was released in 2023.

David Alderton has also written the Practical Pets series which has 12 books including Exotic Pets and Pigeons and Doves.

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David Alderton: F.A.Q

What was the first book David Alderton wrote?

The first book written by David Alderton was Starting With Guinea Pigs, published in 1899.

What was the most recent book David Alderton wrote?

Their most recently released work was Kittens on August 14th, 2024.

What is the most popular book by David Alderton?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular David Alderton book is Dogs. Here are their most popular books:
  1. Dogs (8)
  2. Cats (8)

Are there upcoming new books by David Alderton?

David Alderton has a new book coming out on July 28th, 2026 called Hidden Wonders.

Click and we will keep you updated on this via e-mail, and about any new books David Alderton announces in the future.

How many books has David Alderton written?

David Alderton has written 190 books across 27 series.
  • 2 books in the Animal Care Series
  • 4 books in the Animals Around the World Series
  • 1 book in the Animals in Photographs Series
  • 1 book in the Cats & Their Care Series
  • 4 books in the Discovery Series
  • 2 books in the DK Pockets Series
  • 1 book in the Encyclopedia Of…Series
  • 2 books in the How Smart Is Your Pet? Series
  • 7 books in the How to Look After Your Pet Series
  • 3 books in the Howell Beginner's Guides to Pets Series
  • 4 books in the Looking After My Pet Series
  • 1 book in the Mini Encyclopedias Series
  • 2 books in the Nature Library Series
  • 2 books in the Petkeepers Guide Series
  • 12 books in the Practical Pets Series
  • 5 books in the Starting With Pets Series
  • 1 book in The Adventures of Dan the Dog Series
  • 1 book in the Your First..Series
  • 113 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the 101 Essential Tips Series
  • 1 book in the Animal Planet Pet Care Library Series
  • 11 books in the Birdkeeper's Guides Series
  • 1 book in the Collins Family Pet Guide Series
  • 4 books in the DK Handbooks Series
  • 1 book in the DK Pet Encyclopedias Series
  • 2 books in the Eyewitness Companions Series
  • 2 books in the Facts at Your Fingertips Series

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