The Pet That I Want
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1995 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Pet That I Want

By Mary Packard, John Magino

Part of the My First Hello Reader! series

A child dreams of a dinosaur as the perfect pet.

3.4/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings
36 pages· 61 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A young child imagines the ultimate pet—a dinosaur! As they navigate the challenges of caring for such a colossal creature, they must consider the unexpected adventures and chaos that come with it. Will this prehistoric dream become a reality, or will the child discover that some dreams are best left in the imagination? Dive into a whimsical journey where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and find out if a dinosaur can truly fit into a child's world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
36
Words
61
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
340L
Themes & topics
Books about dinosaursBooks about pets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156687
Publication
Published
March 1, 1995
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590485128

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