In "Daniel's Pet" by G. Brian Karas, young Daniel longs for a pet of his own. He daydreams about exciting animals, but when it comes time to choose one, things don’t go as planned. Daniel learns that pets require care, commitment, and understanding. As he navigates his choices and the responsibilities that come with them, Daniel discovers that love and companionship can come in unexpected ways. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the joys and challenges of pet ownership, teaching kids about empathy and responsibility while celebrating the bond between children and their beloved furry (or scaly) friends. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Green Light Reader-Level 1, Green Light Readers, Green Light Readers Level 1 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Perfection Learning .

ALMA FLOR ADA is retired Professor of Education at the University of San Francisco. She is a well-known author of children's and professional books for teachers and with Isabel Campoy is the co-owner of Del Sol Books, a publishing company that specializes in Spanish language translations and materials for children. G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.