Templeton Gets His Wish

Written and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

A cat's wish for solitude backfires when his family vanishes. Can he reverse it?

3.6 Goodreads · 478 ratings

48 pages· 325 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~200L

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Bookroo's summary

Templeton the cat wishes his family away with a magic diamond, relishing the freedom to play and relax without chores. But solitude isn't as sweet as he imagined. As loneliness sets in, Templeton faces a dilemma: can another wish bring his family back, or has he lost them forever? Discover the unexpected consequences of getting exactly what you wish for in this whimsical tale.

From the publisher

This vibrant, funny cautionary tale from the three-time Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli proves you should be careful what you wish for!Templeton the cat doesn’t like his parents telling him to clean up, and he really doesn’t like when his brothers steal his toys. So, he makes a wish on a magic diamond, and his family disappears! At first, Templeton is over the moon. He’s free to lounge and play all day, and he never has to take a bath. But being alone might not always be as fun as he’d thought. Will another wish on the magic diamond get Templeton what he really wants?Don’t miss these other favorites from Greg Pizzoli: The Watermelon SeedGood Night OwlThe Book HogThe Twelve Days of ChristmasNumber 1 SamThis Story is for You

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