What Pet Should I Get?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

What Pet Should I Get?

By Dr. Seuss

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

Two children try to decide which pet to bring home.

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40 pages· 643 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a whimsical pet store, two siblings face a delightful dilemma: choosing just one pet. From cats to fantastical creatures, each option seems better than the last. How will they decide? This playful adventure, filled with Dr. Seuss's signature charm, invites young readers to explore the joy and challenge of decision-making. Will they pick a dog, a cat, or something more extraordinary? Join the fun and find out!

From the publisher

The #1 “New York Times” bestseller is now available in the Beginner Book format! When the brother and sister from “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” visit a pet store to pick a pet, naturally, they can’t pick just one. How will they decide? Full color.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
643
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD200L
Themes & topics
Books about making decisionsBooks about petsBooks about siblingsBooks about animalsBooks about decision-making
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
175736
Publication
Published
January 8, 2019
First published
July 28, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525707356

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