Bruno and Titch

Written & illustrated by Sheena Dempsey

A boy and his guinea pig must bridge their differences or risk losing their newfound friendship.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings

32 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bruno, an imaginative boy, finds his perfect pet in Titch, a guinea pig longing for companionship. But while Bruno thrives on chaos and creativity, Titch craves peace and quiet. Can this unlikely duo overcome their differences, or will Titch's dream of a forever home crumble? As they navigate their contrasting worlds, the stakes are high: friendship or solitude. Will they find harmony, or is Titch destined to return to the pet shop? Discover a heartwarming tale of unexpected bonds and the challenges of new friendships.

From the publisher

Meet Bruno, a wildly inventive boy, and his new pet, Titch, a neurotic, slightly melodramatic guinea pig. Can they get past their differences? As the only guinea pig left in Mrs. Pinkerley’s pet shop, Titch is getting lonely and anxious. All he wants is his very own Big Person. Then one day a boy named Bruno comes into the shop looking for the perfect pet. Their eyes meet, and Titch has a home at last! There’s just one problem: Bruno loves to play and invent wild games and make big messes (and eat sticky pancakes). As for Titch, well, he prefers the quiet life – a nice nap, a plate of salad leaves. Will they find a way to make their friendship work, or will Titch end up back where he started, in the pet shop? Sheena Dempsey offers a contemporary and comical take on new pets – and new friends.

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