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In this fresh and funny picture book, Lucy, a young bear, discovers a lost boy in the woods and she thinks she's found the most adorable, cutest pet ever. She brings him home and begs her mum to keep him, even though her mum tells her that children make terrible pets.
She names him Squeaker and the two go through a humorous sequence of events: playing, napping, litterbox training (okay, maybe that's not fun!) and all other sorts of shenanigans. But then Squeaker suddenly goes missing. Lucy is heartbroken and looks for him everywhere. Finally, she finds him back with his own family, and she makes the tough decision to let him stay where he belongs.
Bestselling author Peter Brown is back with a side-splitting and endlessly adorable story, illustrated in a striking and fun art style.
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Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown is praised for its delightful and animated illustrations that captivate young readers and enhance the storytelling. The book is described as charming and amusing, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780316015486
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 September 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Peter Brown is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He grew up in Hopewell, NJ and now lives in Brooklyn, NY, where he's living his dream of drawing, writing, and getting paid to do it.
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