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Faszinierende Taggeckos: Die Gattung Phelsuma Faszinierende Taggeckos: Die Gattung Phelsuma
Gerhard Hallman, Jens Krüger, Gerd Trautman, Natur und Tier-Verlag, 1997
ISBN 3-931587-10-X 229 pages

If you understand German than this is the book you must have!
It has all the information you need and a lot of really color photographs.

The General Care and Maintenance of Day Geckos
Sean McKeown, Advanced Vivarium Systems, 1993
ISBN 1-882770-22-6 143 pages

This is also very good book. It’s small, but gives a lot of good information. It covers all species and subspecies in the genus Phelsuma, each with detailed care information and most with color photographs.
 
The General Care and Maintenance of Day Geckos
Day Geckos in Captivity
Day Geckos in Captivity
Leann and Greg Christenson, Living Art Publishing, 2003
ISBN 0-9638130-2-1 240 pages

Leann and Greg Christenson are proud to share their exciting work with geckos of the genus Phelsuma. The Christensons are known for their innovative approach to keeping these diurnal gems of the reptile world in creative, indoor enclosures. Their captive husbandry techniques and incredible breeding successes are presented for both Phelsuma enthusiasts and those simply wanting to learn more about these fascinating geckos.
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Day Geckos
R. D. Bartlett and Patricia Bartlett, Barron’s Education Series, 2001
ISBN 0-7641-1699-1 46 pages

It gives facts and advice on care and breeding. It is a nice book to have, but not all the information is correct.

Day Geckos
Day Geckos Day Geckos
Eric M. Rundquist, T.F.H. Publications, 1995
ISBN 0-7938-0267-9 63 pages

This is a good book for the beginner. It gives a lot of basic information and the species accounts of a few species.

Taggeckos
Draco, Natur und Tier-Verslag, 2002
ISSN 1439-8168 96 pages

This is an issue of a magazine. It has more and better information
than some books.
Taggeckos
Taggeckos, Phelsuma
Ulmer, 1994
ISBN 3-8001-7244-5
90 pages

Gives basic information on keeping Phelsumas with descriptions for many species. However since being published some names have been changed. Contains some very nice photos of various species.