Spencer's New Pet
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Spencer's New Pet

Written & illustrated by Jessie Sima

A boy's pet balloon faces unexpected challenges in a world full of sharp objects.

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Spencer's new pet isn't your typical dog—it's a balloon! Together, they navigate a world filled with sharp dangers, from drooling dogs to prickly porcupines. Can their friendship withstand life's unexpected twists? Join Spencer on a whimsical journey where every step is a balancing act between fun and fragility. Will they find a way to enjoy life's adventures without bursting their bubble?

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When Spencer gets a new pet, he’s excited to do all the things that pets do—taking walks in the park, going to the vet, and attending parties together. There’s just one hitch: Spencer’s new pet is a balloon. And that means No. Sharp. Objects. No drooling dogs at the park. No prickly porcupines at the vet. And absolutely no pinning tails on any donkeys! Spencer’s New Pet is a story of pure fun about a boy, his dog, and a friendship that endures life’s sharpest…and most unexpected twists.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about petsBooks about imaginationBooks about imagination and playBooks about balloons
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 27, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534418776

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