No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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In "The Best Pet of All" by David LaRochelle, a young boy eagerly seeks a new pet, imagining all the wonderful possibilities. When his parents finally agree, the boy imagines various exotic pets like a giraffe or a whale. Each choice is met with humorous challenges and practicality concerns. Ultimately, he takes a realistic approach and ends up with an unexpected pet that captures his heart. The story combines elements of fantasy and reality, showcasing the joy and uniqueness of companionship while encouraging readers to appreciate the simplest of pets. The engaging illustrations enhance the whimsical narrative, making it a delightful read. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Perfection Learning .
Hanako Wakiyama has also suffered through the itchy torment of chicken pox. She is the illustrator of Too Big!, by Claire Masurel, and lives in San Francisco with her husband and young daughter. David LaRochelle is the author of many books for young people. Jeremy Tankard is the author and illustrator of wonderful and silly books for children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Minnesota Book Award
This book was recognised by the Minnesota Book Award.
Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.
Ladybug Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Ladybug Picture Book Award.