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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
My Favorite Pets
By Jeanne Birdsall, Harry Bliss (Illustrator)
A child's school essay reveals the chaos of having a pet sheep indoors.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 377 ratings
40 pages· 348 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Gus's school essay takes a wild turn when he describes life with his unusual pet sheep. From skateboarding mishaps to unexpected indoor adventures, Gus's tale of seventeen sheep defies expectations and invites chaos. What happens when sheep break the rules and enter the house? Discover the hilarious consequences and the unexpected bond between a boy and his woolly companions. Will Gus manage the mayhem, or will the sheep's antics lead to trouble? Dive into this uproarious story where farm life is anything but ordinary.
From the publisher
A hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one child’s outrageous school essay on his “pet” sheep. Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have wool. Sheep will not learn to ride a skateboard. Sheep will not climb a tree. Sheep will come into the house…but this will get you into trouble. Seventeen sheep plus one Gus means that life is never dull on the farm! From National Book Award winning author Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times Bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss comes a hilarious tale about man’s other best friend.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 348
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD450L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 183433
Publication
- Published
- July 5, 2016
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780385755719
- LCCN
- 2014033875
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