My Pet Rat Can Do That
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

My Pet Rat Can Do That

Written by Anna Membrino · Illustrated by Steph Laberis

A pet rat surprises with its talents and love.

3.7 Goodreads · 15 ratings
32 pages· 134 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 90L
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Bookroo's summary

A young pet owner discovers her rat's surprising talents, from swinging to driving a toy car. As they bond, she learns just how lovable and misunderstood these creatures can be. Can this rat change perceptions and win hearts? Perfect for early readers eager to explore phonics and the joys of unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding letter sounds. A pet rat is the best! They are talented and clean and can do so many things! This rat can swing and cuddle and even drive a car! (Well, a little toy car.) Who knew a rat could do so many things? This highly decodable reader will support emergent readers learning to sound out words and also set the record straight on a much maligned yet lovable creature. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin decoding letter sounds.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
134
Reading age
4–6
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
90L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.2
F&P level
~D
Publication
Published
April 14, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9798217115471

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