A Pet for Me
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

A Pet for Me

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins · Illustrated by Jane Manning

Explore the joyful bond between kids and their pets through playful poems.

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48 pages· ~560L
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Dive into a lively collection of poems that capture the joy and quirks of pets, from dogs to tarantulas. Experience the unique bond between children and their animal companions, brought to life with vibrant illustrations and playful verses. What surprises await in this celebration of friendship?

From the publisher

From a devoted mutt giving sloppy doggy kisses to a tarantula munching happily on a cricket lunch, this lively collection of twenty poems celebrates the relationship between children and their pets. Popular poet and noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins brings together many of today’s best children’s poets – including X. J. Kennedy, Alice Schertle, and Karla Kuskin – in this delightful festival of friendship. Jane Manning’s bright and richly textured art cheerfully complements these playful poems.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
68248
Publication
Published
February 18, 2003
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060291129
LCCN
2002008339
OCLC
49942475

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