Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (September 10, 2013)
Language: English
Series: None
Genre: Picture book
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars
About the Book:
After begging for a pet, a child's mother finally says "yes." But which animal will be the best pet? Using animal classification and habitat needs, the child narrows it down from Kingdom Animalia, through invertebrates to vertebrates. Reptiles and amphibians are out, and birds and fish are soon off the list. That leaves mammals, but which one? An elephant won't fit through the door, and a tiger would be too hard to walk. What's a child to do?
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About the Author:
Samantha Bell is both the author and the illustrator of The Perfect Pet. As a teacher, Samantha was looking for a way to help her children understand animal classification. Some of the other books that she has written or illustrated include It's Birthday Time, Jake!, Shaping up the Year, As I Watch, Growing Up Dreams, Cinderfella and the Furry Godmother, One Pelican at a Time, and Sea Turtle Summer. Samantha is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. A native of sunny central Florida, she grew up in an area brimming with wildlife; and now lives in the upstate of South Carolina with her husband and four children where she's found plenty of room for the family's animal friends.
My Thoughts:
My kids are working toward getting their first pet, so this book is perfect for them. Personal stuff aside, the book is pretty good. A child wants to get a pet and their mother finally said yes. So they start the process of finding the perfect pet. It's a lot harder that it seems!
The book goes through many different classes of animals and talks about the different species in them. It also talks about the responsibilities that come with owning a pet.
It is written in rhyme, which I tend to love or hate depending on how well it's done. This book is generally well done, with only a few lines that cause some stumbling. The illustrations are also generally pretty good.
FOUR STARS
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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