The Perfect Pet
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A funny book to share with kids who really, really, REALLY want a pet Elizabeth really wants a pet. She'd like a horse, a dog, a cat, or even a turtle. But her parents do not want a pet. Instead they give her a cactus. Even though Elizabeth's new plant proves to be a good listener, Elizabeth still really wants a pet. While Elizabeth campaigns to find the right pet, her family imagines some hair-raising possibilities, until Doug comes along. Doug is, without a doubt, the most unusual, perfect pet of all. Doug is a bug He's not big like a horse or loud like a dog. He doesn't scratch, or shed, or jump on furniture. And he hardly eats a thing. Margie Palatini and Bruce Whatley have created a hiarious picture book that handles a topic every parent and child will relate to--choosing that perfect pet.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0060001100
ISBN13:9780060001100
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 9.8" x 8.6"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Related Subjects
Animals Bugs & Spiders Children's Children's Books Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Humor PetsCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
Great writing topic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a great book to use to have your class write a persuasive piece about asking their parents for a pet!
The Perfect Pet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Loved this book! Gave it to my granddaughters who loved it and so did their parents. It has a sweet sense of humor and a fun way of talking about having a pet.
The Perfect Book By Diego
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I really like this book because it tells about a girl that wants a pet but her parents won't let her. Her parents gave her a cactus but she didnt like it and it wasnt a pet. Then she asked her parents almost all the animals and their parents said "NO". If you want to know more about this book read " THE PERFECT PET".
Fun story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Any kid who's ever wanted a pet will relate to this fun picturebook. For another fun book (my kids can't live without this one), take a look at, Drum, Chavi, Drum!
cute pet book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Elizabeth wants a pet, but her parents say NO to all of her ideas. She ends up with a cactus called Carolyn. She likes the plant but decides to keep asking her parents for other animals. They keep telling her no. She finds a bug one day and decides that he is the perfect pet.We liked the pictures in the book. The story line kept us interested til the end. I would recommend this book because most kids can relate to the little girl in the story. She wants a pet but her parents won't let her have one.
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