My Favorite Pets
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

My Favorite Pets

Written by Jeanne Birdsall · Illustrated by Harry Bliss

A child's school essay reveals the chaos of having a pet sheep indoors.

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40 pages· 348 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD450L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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