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by Peter Brown (Author)
Check out this bestselling, rollicking, and humorous twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy, from #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Robot!
When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy in the woods, she's absolutely delighted. She brings him home and begs her mom to let her keep him, even though her mom warns, "Children make terrible pets." But mom relents, and Lucy gets to name her new pet Squeaker. Through a series of hilarious and surprising scenes, readers can join Lucy and Squeaker on their day of fun and decide for themselves whether or not children really do make terrible pets. Also by Peter Brown:Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
You Will Be My Friend!
Fred Gets Dressed
The Curious Garden
Flight of the Dodo
Chowder
Fabulous Bouncing Chowder
Author Biography
Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 07, 2010
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2011)
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award (2012)
Award: Irma S. & James H. Black Award (2011)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Children Make Terrible Pets
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.8
Point Value: 0.5
