Can I Keep It, Please?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Can I Keep It, Please?

Written by John Sullivan · Illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Is Evie's pet truly special, or is there a better one out there?

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40 pages· ~520L· AR ~3.4
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Bookroo's summary

Evie adores her cat, Sasha, but when she sees her friends' unique pets, she starts to doubt. Could there be a better pet than Sasha? As Evie explores this question, she discovers that the true value of a pet lies in the love you share. Join Evie on her journey to understanding what makes a pet truly special and see if she finds the answer she's looking for.

From the publisher

From the award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman comes a tender and relatable picture book about what makes a pet truly special. Evie’s pet is Sasha the cat. Sasha is the best pet ever. But Jenny has a friendly ferret. Garrett has cuddly guinea pigs. And David has a squawking parrot. Suddenly, to Evie, Sasha seems plain. And that makes Evie wonder…could there be a better pet for her? Until she realizes that all pets are special if you love them.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
AR book level
~3.4
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Book details

Reading levels
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Publication
Published
August 26, 2025
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665955560
LCCN
2024044901

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