How to Catch a Class Pet
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How to Catch a Class Pet

Written by Alice Walstead · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Part of the How to Catch series

Can you catch the escaped class pets before the school bell rings?

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40 pages· 487 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Chaos erupts as the class pets, led by a crafty bearded dragon, escape their cages and run wild through the school. With lizards, hamsters, and rabbits on the loose, it's up to you to set clever traps and restore order before the bell rings. Will you succeed in this hilarious, rhyming adventure that blends learning with laughter? Dive into this delightful tale and see if you have what it takes to catch these mischievous critters on their wild field trip!

From the publisher

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new, hilarious school adventure, the perfect back to school gift!The class pets escaped from their cages and are running loose in your school! Lizards, hamsters, rabbits, and birds are on the loose… and a bearded dragon is leading the hilarious escape. Join the fun and find out if YOU have what it takes to catch these riotous pets on their wild field trip! Featuring an approachable school theme that kids will relate to plus cute animal characters and clever rhymes, this silly story will inspire repeat reads again and again.Perfect for young readers and educators alike and a delight for fans of the bestselling series, this fun-filled picture book blends STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination. Great for children ages 4-10, this book makes a delightful first day of school gift, appreciation gift for teachers, holiday stocking stuffer, graduation gift, or for read-aloud fun anytime of year!All the class pets are on the loose, and each critter must be found!We need your help setting traps before the school bell sounds!Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch a MonsterHow to Catch a Snowmanand more!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
487
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about petsBooks about back-to-schoolBooks about humorBooks about kids
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Publication
Published
June 28, 2022
First published
June 26, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728263939

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