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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Pet Potato
By Josh Lacey, Momoko Abe (Illustrator)
A boy's unusual pet potato surprises him with an unexpected trick.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 345 ratings
32 pages· 554 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Albert's dream of having a pet takes a quirky turn when his dad brings home a potato. Initially disappointed, Albert soon finds unexpected companionship in his spud. But when the potato starts to rot, Albert faces heartbreak. Determined to save his unique friend, he buries it in the garden. With patience and care, Albert discovers that his potato has one last surprise in store. Can a potato truly be a pet? And what secret does it hold beneath the soil? Dive into this whimsical tale of friendship and unexpected wonders.
From the publisher
Potatoes can’t do anything a pet should. They can’t learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert. But to Albert’s surprise, his potato begins to grow on him, and soon he can’t imagine having any other pet. When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . . Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 554
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- June 21, 2022
- First published
- December 21, 2021
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250834157
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