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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Birthday Pet
By Ellen Javernick, Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator)
A boy gets a series of pets that aren't what he wanted.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 253 ratings
34 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
For his birthday, Danny can choose any pet he desires. He dreams of a turtle, but his family surprises him with a series of unexpected animals. Will Danny's wish come true, or will he find joy in the unexpected? Follow Danny's journey through a parade of pets to discover if his birthday wish is fulfilled.
From the publisher
“It was Danny’s birthday and his folks said he could get any kind of animal he wanted for a pet. Danny thought it over before he went to bed. “All I really want is a turtle, ‘ he said.”But instead, his family gets him a dog, a kitten, a rat, and a bird. Danny shakes his head after each gift is offered until finally he receives the present he’s wished for all along.Accompanying each amusing stanza are Kevin O’Malley’s cheerful illustrations using design markers and colored pencil.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 34
- Words
- 387
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.29
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 129212
Publication
- Published
- March 20, 2012
- First published
- March 1, 2009
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780761462385
- LCCN
- 2008010740
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